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Captain  Argan Bailey, British, 26

Growing up in a family of sea lovers gave Argan a head start, sailing at every opportunity from early childhood. Argan also began cooking at a young age.  He worked alongside his mother, a chef well-known for catering exclusive weddings and events, gaining experience in all aspects of high-end cuisine and service.

With these well-developed skills and solid experience, Argan found the yacht charter industry a natural fit for doing what he loves – sailing, cooking and meeting people from all over the world.  

Argan is enthusiastic and dedicated to giving guests onboard S/Y Mira the very best. Whether you prefer sailing hard on the wind, or just relaxing in a tranquil bay enjoying fine food and refreshing drinks, you will find that Argan is committed to making your holiday a fun, safe and memorable experience.

Qualifications:
RYA/MCA Yachtmaster Offshore (Commercially endorsed)
STCW 95 Medical Care On Board Ship (Ship’s Captains’ Medical)
STCW 95 Medical First Aid On BoardMedical
RYA/MCA Small Craft Basic Sea Survival
RYA/MCA Radar Certificate
PADI Open Water Diver
SITCA Basic Thai Cooking Course (Koh Samui)
Clean Driving Licence, car and motorcycle (UK)

Experience:
Captain - S/Y MIRA, Current position, Sweden Yachts 70. 
Mate - S/Y MIRA, two and a half years as Mate/Chef with Capt. Richard Bates
Mate - S/Y TIGER DANCE, Grenada to St. Martin Delivery, 36ft Cutter-Rig Sloop.
Mate - S/Y ILLUSIONS, Annapolis to Tortola Delivery, 65ft Staysail Schooner.
2nd Engineer - M/Y QUÉ SERA, Temporary Crew,122 ft Delta Marine Motor Yacht.
Deckhand/Chef - S/Y ALONDRA, 60ft. Classic Sloop.

Waters Sailed:
Eastern/Western Mediterranean, Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, Windward & Leeward Islands, Bermuda, Florida Keys, Atlantic Ocean, British Isles

Chef Neslihan Ulutas

Neslihan Ulutas graduated from University in Turkey with a degree in Tourist Management.  Her first position after graduating was in a boutique hotel on the beautiful Lycain Coast of Turkey.  She found her sea legs in 2004 and since then has been on the fast track to gaining experience and qualifications.  Neslihan holds a RYA Day Skipper Certificate and STCW 95 certificate and having lived in England, speaks fluent English. 

Neslihan began her career in yachting as a stewardess which she enjoyed very much.  It was not long, however, before she realized that cooking was her true passion. 

During the winter of 2007 she completed SITCA, a Basic Thai Cuisine Cooking Course in Kho Samui, Thailand.  Neslihan’s cooking style is a delightful mix of Mediterranean & Asian cuisines.  However, she does have a sweet tooth and thoroughly enjoys baking home-made cakes, pastries and other sweets!  

Neslihan is delighted with her multi-faceted position on board MIRA.  Guests will find that she truly enjoys her work and is focused on giving all it takes to provide charterers with the very best holiday experience on board S/Y MIRA.