Meet Your Captain
Captain Dan
Captain Dan grew up in Transylvania, Romania and from a young age, aspired to be a professional soccer player. Dan graduated from University with a Masters degree in Sports Science and Sports Management and worked as a swimming and P.E. teacher in schools, and he was an aqua aerobics teacher for adults in his free time.
At 24, Dan joined the yachting industry in the South of France and discovered his newfound passion. Formal training, over 15 years of experience at sea, a 350GT Masters certificate and a qualified PADI rescue diver, Dan was the most decorated member of the team. As a well respected and accomplished navigator, Dan speaks 4 languages and has worked on a variety of boat builds with differing programs and itineraries. Areas of cruising include, the Mediterranean Sea, multiple transatlantic crossings, the East and West Coast of the USA, the Bahamas and the Caribbean. Dan’s strong leadership abilities, calm disposition and charismatic personality earn the respect and loyalty of his crew and the trust of his guests.
Dan is ready to take M/Y Hard Times and her guests to memorable locations, where he can finely tailor their time onboard to not only meet but well exceed their highest expectations.