{"id":6893,"date":"2022-04-04T12:32:12","date_gmt":"2022-04-04T10:32:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.tuscanspirit.eu\/la-crew\/"},"modified":"2022-05-27T10:54:49","modified_gmt":"2022-05-27T08:54:49","slug":"the-crew","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.tuscanspirit.eu\/en\/the-crew\/","title":{"rendered":"The crew"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Captain Stefano Cioni is an experienced MCA Master <\/b>and RYA Ocean Yacht master Instructor<\/b>, Chief Instructor at the VMB Yachts RYA Training Centre and Training Skipper at Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Clipper Round the World Race.<\/p>

Stefano has the experience of several successful ocean crossings <\/b>and circumnavigations by sailboat.<\/p>

He has transferred sailing and motor yachts over routes spanning 2000 nautical miles<\/b> and has experience with most types of vessels.<\/p>

Furthermore, Stefano has been accredited MCA Coding Surveyor<\/b> at RYA Technical and IIMS International Institute of Marine Surveying and MCA Registration Agent<\/b> for the UK Ship Registry. He is experienced in the inspection and repair aspects of yachts and commercial units coded with the MCA.<\/p>

Stefano holds a degree in Small Craft and Yacht Surveying<\/b> from the Maritime Training Academy, recognized by RINA, IMarEST, PYA, the Marine Society and by the University of Portsmouth.<\/p>

Associate member of the IIMS International Institute of Marine Surveying.<\/b><\/p>

Stefano is also extremely practical, and his safety awareness covers much more than simply identifying defects.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EXPERIENCE\/SKILLS<\/b><\/h6>\n

Over 15 years navigating the Mediterranean and the Oceans aboard sailing and motor ships<\/p>\n

Has participated in offshore and ocean regattas (Clipper Round the World Yacht Race).<\/p>\n

Skipper and Instructor at Clipper Round the World Yacht Race.<\/p>\n

Has participated in numerous ocean crossings by sailboat.<\/p>\n

Has delivered modern sailing and luxury motor yachts with over 2,000 nautical miles.<\/p>\n

Extensive experience in operating most types of vessels.<\/p>\n

Able to work under pressure and make tough decisions.<\/p>\n

Extensive experience in Condition Survey Report and MCA Coding Inspections.<\/p>\n

Extensive experience in the charter industry as an RYA instructor\/inspector\/examiner.<\/p>\n

Excellent organisational skills and in-depth knowledge of safe working practices.<\/p>\n

Able to work effectively within a team and alone thanks to a sociable and positive personality.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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CERTIFICATES<\/b><\/h6>\n

\u2013 MCA MASTER 200 GT\/OOW 500 GT UNLIMITED<\/p>\n

\u2013 RYA YACHTMASTER OCEAN SAIL\/POWER COMMERCIALLY APPROVED<\/p>\n

\u2013 RYA OCEAN YACHTMASTER INSTRUCTOR<\/p>\n

\u2013 GMDSS GOC INSTRUCTOR<\/p>\n

\u2013 ADVANCED STCW TRAINING + SECURITY DUTY OFFICER<\/p>\n

\u2013 LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT OF HUMAN RESOURCES \u2013 HELM<\/p>\n

\u2013 ENG1 (EQUIVALENT) NO RESTRICTIONS<\/p>\n

\u2013 LIFEGUARD CERTIFICATE<\/p>\n

\u2013 RYA SRC INSPECTOR\/EXAMINER<\/p>\n

\u2013 RYA FIRST AID COURSES INSTRUCTOR<\/p>\n

\u2013 RYA DIESEL ENGINE QUALIFIED<\/p>\n

\u2013 “SAILING EXPERT” CERTIFICATION AND APPOINTED EXAMINER FOR THE ITALIAN NAUTICAL LICENCE<\/p>\n

\u2013 TECHNICAL EXPERT AND INSPECTOR FOR MCA COMMERCIAL CODING MCA<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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\n\t\t\t\t\tKRISTIAN PIUSSI\t\t\t<\/h1>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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Kristian Piussi is a young RYA<\/b>\/MCA qualified yacht master <\/b>with extensive experience in the daily management of yachts.<\/p>

With him on board you can rely on a safe and comfortable journey.<\/p>

Kristian is also an excellent chef <\/b>with a great family tradition. He will provide a true fusion of various Mediterranean flavours combined by the experience of his authentic Tuscan upbringing, making your experience truly unforgettable..<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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EXPERIENCE\/SKILLS::<\/strong><\/h6>\n4 years in the nautical sector.\n\nOffshore cruise and charter experience.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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CERTIFICATES:<\/strong><\/h6>\n

– NAUTICAL INSTITUTE DEGREE<\/p>\n

– RYA\/MCA YACHTMASTER OFFSHORE<\/p>\n

– MCA GMDSS GOC<\/p>\n

– STCW BASIC TRAINING<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

CREW THE CAPTAIN Stefano Cioni Captain Stefano Cioni is an experienced MCA Master and RYA Ocean Yacht master Instructor, Chief Instructor at the VMB Yachts RYA Training Centre and Training Skipper at Sir Robin Knox-Johnston’s Clipper Round the World Race. Stefano has the experience of several successful ocean crossings and circumnavigations by sailboat. He has […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"page-full-width.php","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-6893","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"yoast_head":"\nOur crew - Tuscan Spirit<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"The Tuscan Spirit crew is made up of captain Stefano Cioni, an experienced skipper, who for the past fifteen years has been participating in offshore and ocean sailing regattas. He is an instructor at Clipper Round the World Yacht Race. 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