Fatma is an experienced and dedicated stewardess with many years of service aboard both sailing and motor yachts. Since joining Gitane in 2024, she has brought a calm, organised, and highly dependable presence to the interior team. Her previous experience on yachts such as Virtuoso, Tatiana, White Soul, Sea Angel, and Papa Joe has given her a strong understanding of guest service, housekeeping, and the discreet attentiveness expected on board. Professional, capable, and naturally service-oriented, Fatma plays an important role in ensuring every detail of the guest experience is delivered smoothly and with care.

Salih is a highly experienced engineer with nearly two decades of maritime experience and a deep understanding of yacht systems and operations. He is a passionate sailor and Regatta professional like Captain Levent. His long standing role aboard the 40m S/Y VAY speaks to both his technical ability and reliability, while his earlier experience as a deckhand and sailor has given him a practical, hands-on approach to every aspect of yacht maintenance and performance. Since joining Gitane, he has become an essential part of the crew, working quietly and efficiently behind the scenes to ensure everything runs seamlessly, safely, and to the highest standard throughout the season.

Captain Levent brings over a decade of valuable yachting experience to GITANE, and together with Salih the two are born to sail. Having captained yachts such as the 45m Prenses Melda and the 38m Love Boat, he offers guests a calm, capable presence and a wealth of cruising expertise throughout the Eastern Mediterranean. His background as both an engineer and able seaman has given him a well-rounded operational understanding, while his familiarity with the Turkish coastline, Cyclades, Dodecanese, Adriatic, and Tyrrhenian Sea ensures every itinerary is handled with confidence, safety, and local insight. Levent is a Regatta professional.