The Mooring Line

In this episode of The Mooring Line Podcast, we sit down with Anna Schroeder from Pantaenius Group, one of the most established names in marine insurance worldwide. With decades of experience protecting yacht owners, charter companies, and marine professionals, Pantaenius has built a reputation for deep industry knowledge and global reach. In this conversation, Anna shares valuable insights into t...

In this episode of The Mooring Line, we explore the connection between two worlds that often serve the same clientele - private aviation and yachting. We are joined by Miltos Mouzakis, Founder and CEO of Magna Aviation, a private air charter brokerage based in Athens, Greece. With deep experience in high-end aviation services, Miltos offers a unique perspective on how luxury travel operates both i...

🎙️ The Mooring Line | Season 2, Episode 3   Guest: Petros Michelidakis | Director of boot Düsseldorf | @bootduesseldorf    In this episode of The Mooring Line Podcast, we sit down with Petros Michelidakis, Director of boot Düsseldorf, the world’s largest boat and water sports show. Born in Athens and raised between Greece and Germany, Petros built an international career that bridges global trade,...

🎙️ The Mooring Line | Season 2, Episode 2   Guest: Stefano Inglese Vafiadis – Studio Vafiadis   In this episode of The Mooring Line Podcast, we welcome Stefano Vafiadis, yacht designer at Studio Vafiadis, for an in-depth conversation on design, legacy, and the evolving Greek yachting market. Born in Rome with strong Greek roots and raised around boats, shipyards, and design studios, Stefano shares...

🎙️ The Mooring Line | Season 2, Episode 1 (2026) Guest: Žiga Jarc – Founder & CEO, EJET Electric Yacht Tenders We kick off Season 2 of The Mooring Line with an inspiring conversation to start 2026. Host Thanasis Kontogeorgos sits down with Žiga Jarc, Founder and CEO of EJET Electric Yacht Tenders, to explore his journey into the world of yachting and innovation. From the early days of his care...

Welcome to another bonus episode of The Mooring Line: Crew Edition — a platform dedicated to empowering yacht crew through real conversations and practical tools for wellbeing at sea. In this bonus episode, we speak with Mrs Sofia Rizou, Director of Client Success & Mental Health Services at Maritime & Healthcare Group (MHG). A pioneer in maritime mental health support, Sofia leads the str...

In this episode of The Mooring Line, we sit down with Mrs Gina Polemi, Founder and Managing Director of Regatta Plus, a boutique yachting firm redefining excellence in the Greek maritime world.   Join us as Mrs Polemi shares her inspiring journey into yachting, the vision behind Regatta Plus, and how she’s helped shape Greece into a premier luxury yachting destination. From leadership insights and...

Welcome to a special bonus series of The Mooring Line: Crew Edition — a supportive platform designed to empower yacht crew through valuable resources and open conversations around mental health and well-being in the yachting industry. In this episode, we dive into Mindset Matters, a session inspired by health and performance coach, Ms. Cally Cooper — owner and founder of WellCrew. Instagram: Cally...

In this episode, Mr. Dimitris Angelakos, Managing Director of Angel Yachts Co. Ltd., shares his journey and the story behind one of Greece’s most distinguished names in the luxury yachting world. With a deep-rooted passion for the sea and extensive expertise in maritime transport, Mr. Angelakos offers insights into leading a high-end yacht company, the importance of crew development, and how innov...

In this debut episode of The Mooring Line, we set sail with Mr. Nikolas Pateras, a seventh-generation Greek shipping tycoon and passionate yacht owner. From his early memories of the sea to his impressive fleet — including the stunning Adamas V — Mr. Pateras shares captivating stories of his journey in the maritime world. Discover his insights on yacht ownership, Greece as a yachting paradise, and...