Meet the crew

Aleksy Duchnowski

Sailing since early childhood, and having sailed more than 40 000 nautical miles, he probably has salt water in his bloodstream.

Passion and professionalism are the best words to describe his attitude as a skipper.

After sailing all around the North and Baltic seas and exploring countless blue bays and picturesque islands in the Mediterranean, he enjoys sharing his knowledge with the crew. He believes in a fresh, no gatekeeper approach, so he's more than happy to teach all the knowledge, tips and tricks needed to make sailing a great experience.

At the same time, he strives to create a relaxed atmosphere aboard, so if you want to have a safe and relaxing he is the best pick for your sailing trip.

Certification: RYA Yachtmaster Offshore, Kapitan Jachtowy PZŻ, LRC, STCW

Sara Leal

She started her offshore adventure with a bang: crossed the Atlantic Ocean from the Canary Islands to Martinique. Since then, she also had the opportunity to explore sailing in the bright waters of the Mediterranean Sea.

She is an avid multitasker, with a great ability to turn ideas into reality, and happy to be applying a diverse variety of skills to co-steering Sailingmint.

Recently, she started improving her sailing skills, by gaining experience on board as a deckhand and by getting sailing certification.

Her goal is start to have a more proactive role on board, beyond the technical part of the business, so that in the future, together with Alex, they can set sail to fulfill the dream of circumnavigating.

Certification: RYA Day Skipper