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Ruairi & Vicky
Bradley met each
other whilst teaching watersports in Greece and they have since sailed &
travelled extensively in their own boat. For years they developed and
managed a large marina complex in Ireland before heeding the call to
return to the Mediterranean.
So returning to Greece
they established Vliho Yacht Club in March 2003.
Come morning, noon or
night Vicky is around to ensure the smooth running of the overall
operation. On the restaurant side she is keen to produce with her
kitchen team, unique tasty specials and is always looking to develop new
ideas.
Ruairi has recently
gone back to his sailing roots and has opened
Northwind. Offering everything from yacht gardiennage, repairs,
tuition, deliveries & modifications. His extensive knowledge of the
boating world & no nonsense attitude gives you security that you are
getting what you really need.
As keen sailors and
with re-fitting their own boat ‘Toucan’ Ruairi & Vicky are very much
involved with organizing many sailing events throughout the year, see
the racing section of our site for more details.
Not wanting to be bored
(Ruairi will be the first to tell you that) different social events &
activities are thought up to keep the locals entertained and to keep
Debbie busy organising them!
Milly
the dog Continues to be the firm favourite here, she can often be spotted in the
mornings walking along the quay, keeping an eye on the boats and taking
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Debbie Keane started working
in the watersports & hospitality industry in 1994. After working for
several years in the UK the allure of overseas life beckoned and she
worked for a large watersports activity company for 9 years enjoying the
challenges of teaching and managing in different centres across Turkey &
Greece.
Racing together with
Ruairi & Vicky in the Laser SB3 and needing
time for a change and new challenges, it was easy to say yes when they
asked her to join the team.
Organising the
different social events & activities, working behind the scenes in the
office, teaching the local children to sail & pulling a pint now and
again means that she is never bored. She can often be heard before you
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The team is a mixed
bunch of nationalities and ages but they share a common interest – they
love living here and enjoy what they do.
Mamma Helene
has been with us from the start, working alongside Vicky in the
kitchen. Her large Albanian family ensures she is kept busy but she
always has a smile for everyone. |
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Pedro
works in the kitchen and has been with us since the beginning. He
speaks Albanian & Greek but little English but it is always fun having a
conversation with him! |
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Mark Jones
Joining us from Ireland is our new Chef Mark Jones. He is looking
forward to a new life style here on the island, he is a keen rugby &
football fan but actually supports England! He spent 6 years with the
2nd battalion the queens regiment serving all over the world as a
infantry soldier, we are already enjoying the taste of his cooking. |
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Tiffany Blyth
Now into her 4th year with us, she is a diamond behind the bar and has
turned her hand to preparing lovely meals at lunch time. She is our
guru when it comes to Music and ensures there is always good tunes
playing in the bar, she can also hold a decent tune herself… |
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Lesley Hayes
Living here year round, this will be her 3rd summer with us.
Lesley is a font of random knowledge, always doing well in the weekly
quiz nights.
Weird fact about
Lesley:...she has a Baked bean phobia!! |
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Belle Bowd
Having grown up here with her family, she is fluent in Greek and helps
some of the team to pick up the language & use it more. Her passions
are animals, especially Dogs & Horses and she owns her own horse called
Picasso. |
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Mike Sames
Mike works with Ruairi under our 'Yacht Care' programme. An easy going
guy who is enjoying living the island life with his partner & children. |
