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MELINKA Yacht Charter Monohull

$24,500 / per Week
Plus Expenses
MELINKA Yacht Charter Monohull

$24,500

per Week

About

Designed by Sparkman and Stephens this distinguished ketch was built by Nautor Swan in 1981. She was rebuilt and extended from 76 feet to 80 feet in 1995 with an extensive refit in 2003. Melinka offers lively sailing and serene on-board comforts for six guests. The three guest cabins located aft of the saloon have generous twin berths plus ensuite heads with separate showers. A comfortable dining and sitting area amidships ensures the enjoyment of savoury exotic meals and relaxing moments after a day of swimming and exploring the beautiful destinations Melinka sails to. Casual outside dining for four.

Currency: USD
  • EUR

Guests

6

Cabins

3

Crew

3

Size / Year Built / Builder

80.0 Ft / 1981 / Sparkman & S

Accommodations

MELINKA accommodates 6 guests in 3 cabins. She can also take up to 12 day sailing.
The master cabin has 2 twin beds 80" long -- one against each bulkhead, plus ensuite shower and head.
Amisships are 2 additional guest cabins -- one to port and the other to starboard -- each has upper / lower single beds 77" long and an ensuite head and shower.
MELINKA is fully air conditioned through out.
Crew quarters are forward with separate companionway. Crew have own head and shower.

Cabins
3
Twin(s)
3

Amenities

Helipad
No
Deck Jacuzzi
No
Air Conditioning
Full
Deck Shower
Yes
Wheelchair Access
No

Onboard Entertainment

DVDs/Movies
yes
CDs/Music
yes
Videos
yes
Gym Equipment
No

Water Entertainment

Water Skis - Adult
Yes
Kneeboard
Yes
Windsurfer
1
Snorkel Gear
Yes
Kayaks - 1 Man
2
Fishing Gear
Yes
Stand-up Paddle
1
Sea Bobs
No
Sea Scooters
No
Dinghy
Zodiac / 14ft
Dinghy HP
60HP

Scuba Diving

Scuba
Yacht offers Rendezvous Diving only
License Info
-
Air Compressor
Not Onboard

Technical Details

Voltages
110

Charter Types

Special Diets
Inq
Kosher Diets
Inq
Gay charters
Inq
Nudist Charters
Inq
Crew Smokes
Inq
Pets Onboard
No

Rates

Minimum Maximum
$24,500 $24,500
Rates are per week

Please Note:
Our team endeavors to provide up to date and accurate information regarding each yacht in our listing, however, the availability displayed in the calendars and rates, are indicative only and subject to confirmation at the time of your inquiry. With this in mind, please note that premium rates may apply to certain destinations and dates, such as Christmas and New Years in the Caribbean or July and August in the Mediterranean. Kindly contact us for a proposal that details the yacht’s final rate and availability.

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Captain

Name
Forrest Shropshire
Nationality
US

Crew

Name
Cathleen Trafton
Title
chef
Nationality
US

Brief

Captain Forrest Shropshire, American

Originally from Georgia, Forrest holds a 1600-ton U.S. Coast Guard Open Ocean License, the equivalent of the UK�s 3000- on Master�s License. He has been cruising the waters of the Caribbean and the U.S. East Coast for more than thirty years,and takes great pleasure in showing guests his favorite destinations. An excellent teacher, he will be happy to offer you the helm, explain how celestial navigation works, or show you how to take a sextant reading.

Widely experienced in yachting, Forrest previously managed a small marina and boatyard. He is a PADI open water diver as well as a skilled windsurfer, kayaker, and former water skiing instructor. His dedication to fishing means you are almost guaranteed some fresh mahi mahi or tuna during your cruise.

Chef Cathleen Trafton, American

Cathleen Trafton grew up in New England and spent all of her summers on the coast of Maine. Once she had graduated from university, she moved all around the United States. She went as far south as Florida, as far north as Alaska, and finally settled in Santa Barbara, California, where she raised her family. From there she went abroad to live between Antigua and France, where she honed her skills in applying unique cultural elements to the classically-trained cooking techniques she first acquired at Cordon Bleu. Since those first days in cooking school in Paris, she knew that she would always enjoy working in unique culinary situations - from commercial kitchens, to remote mountain huts, to the galley on Melinka. Cathleen has continued to bring the farm-to-table concept with her, keeping healthy eating in mind while never sacrificing quality ingredients or proper technique.

Cathleen has been working on sailing vessels for the past 20 years and still can not get enough of the fresh air and sea. Her food is an expression of art and she looks forward to seeing you on board to taste the culinary delights that so many have enjoyed over the years while at sail.

First mate Caroline Fraser
Caroline where she learned to sail where she grew up -- Little Compton, Rhode Island. Her family has a strong marine background, with both her father and brother working in the industry. Caroline is experienced in boat handling, whether for a 50 or a 150-footer. She is also a trained stewardess. She has a degree in sports business from Saint Leo University, Florida, She was a member of the women's lacrosse team there for
four years.



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