Jasmin's 1974-born Captain Bahadir started his yachting career as Captain aboard the 20m. “Marinaz II”. He then spent five years aboard “Savarona”, 136 meters and three years as first officer and co-captain aboard a private 69 meter yacht. He joined Jasmin in August'03 during the initial year as first officer and co-captain. With Jasmin, he crossed the Atlantic to St. Martin and covered Caribbean islands in winter 2004. He holds Ocean Master's license (for vessels up to 3000gt.) and all STCW'95 certificates. Bahadir speaks English and Turkish.