OPAL (Lagoon 620)

About the Crew

CAPTAIN - JANKO IVANIŠ

Janko’s connection with the sea began in his childhood in Split, where his great-uncle was a founding member of a local sailing club. His personal sailing journey started in New Zealand in his mid-twenties, and after returning to Croatia, he expanded his skills at a respected sailing school on the island of Murter. Over time, his passion for sailing evolved into a career in nautical tourism. He gained experience sailing sailboats, catamarans, and motor yachts, working as a skipper, instructor, and participating in regattas. He holds a Yacht Master's license B (500 BT) and is currently training as a national sailing judge. Years of international travel, language studies, and working with crews and passengers have made him highly adaptable to new environments. Additionally, his leadership and teaching experience, gained in the Croatian army and as a sailing instructor, allow him to confidently guide clients and teams. Each day offers him the chance to grow, connect, and share his passion for the sea.


STEWARDESS - MARTA MAŠKARIN

Marta grew up in Croatia, where she developed a strong connection to the sea at an early age. With seven years of experience in tourism and hospitality, she has learned how to provide high-quality service with a focus on detail and guest comfort. She discovered her love for sailing during her university years, and it quickly became her favorite way of life.
Why Marta loves her job: "I believe that passion is the 'secret ingredient' to any successful job. For me, working on a yacht is the perfect way to combine my love for the sea with my skills in kinesiology and hospitality. I find great joy in creating a welcoming and positive atmosphere for my guests through organization and care. My main goal is to share the incredible beauty of the Adriatic Sea with everyone on board, ensuring they leave with a genuine love for our coast and a truly memorable experience."

CHEF - ZDRAVKO STUBIČAR
Zdravko started his career as a certified chef some 30 years ago in Slovenia, where he was born. He gained his experience working in large kitchen systems within Slovenia’s most prominent hotel resorts and restaurants, specializing international menu sets as well as creating typical local cuisine menus, as part of Slovenia’s expert team within the project Culinarica Slovenica. Throughout his career, Zdravko had the opportunity to specialize pizza making techniques while his expertise with menus for food intolerant or allergic clients was gained through his work in kindergartens and schools for kids with special needs. Last 15 summers Zdravko spent cooking onboard the charter and private yachts, holding the position of the yacht chef. Sailing the Mediterranean from Croatia and Italy, through Greece and Turkey to French Riviera and Morocco on his numerous trips he was busy not only cooking for clients but exploring local traditional food concepts which he uses in his culinary routines daily. When on land, Zdravko spends time as a free-lance chef, preparing catering menus for various events and private celebrations. In addition, Zdravko’s creativity comes to the surface as he spends his free moments bringing new life to the old and abandoned homes and cottages in Croatian and Slovenian countryside, refurbishing and re-designing them – both as a hobby and part-time job.

Skills/Expertise/Languages:

· Creative in adapting menus to guests’ preferences and tastes

· Reliable in creating delicious menus in line with special dietary needs such as intolerances and / or allergies

· Provision planning and economics

· Fluent in Slovenian /Croatian, basic English and German

Personal interests:

· Traditional cuisine

· Various handicrafts

· Turning old into the new (refurbishing and interior design)