THE CREW OF SEAWIND

Alexey and Andrey have over 10 years of experience on the water between them - providing an atmosphere of comfort and safety while you journey with them.

Alexey Gurkin - Owner and Captain of SEAWIND. Born in 1977 in the Far East of Russia (North-Pacific part of Kamchatka peninsula).  Alexey has 10 years of sailing experience with the first 3 years as a First mate. The following years were dedicated to sailing on yachts in North Pacific.  After working in the Australia for charter companies, he decided to buy his own private charter cruising sailing yacht.

Alexey bought SEAWIND in the Europe in 2006. Since that year, SEAWIND has been taking passengers for adventure charter cruises in Kamchatka (North Pacific part of Russia).

Alexey is not only fond of sailing but also is a catcher of  fishing which he practices a lot in Kamchatka  in the lagoons and passes and loves showing people the beauties and wild life of  Kamchatka nature; he also is a good hiker. Alexey speaks English and Russian.

Andrey Polonyankin - first mate, cook, deckhand and translator. Born in 1971 in Russia,  Andrey did his first Pacific crossing aboard a yacht  in 2007. Since then he has worked full time on yacht as a first-mate, cook and deckhand.

Andrey has gathered lots of recipes from all over the world and loves cooking for the guest aboard Seawind. He loves sports and practices paddle canoe, diving, surfing, skiing, snowboarding, kayaking.

Andrey  speaks English and Russian.