Yacht Charter MELITI from $18,741 USD Weekly

Captain Stelios Kyriakidis

Greek/ 1984

Languages: Greek, English

Captain Stelios is a sailing and speedboats instructor, certified by the British Royal Yachting Association (RYA). Having many years of experience as a Captain in numerous boats ranging from sailing boats and motor yachts, such as the historic racing yacht "Candida" (sailing yacht - 36 meters, built 1929 @ Camper & Nicholson) and the "Troia" (motor sailer - 34 meters), he joined the "Arktos" team in May 2016.

Captain Stelios is a member of the Greek National Team in Olympic categories for Star and Finn, he has been awarded in Greek championships in six different categories (Optimist, Laser, Finn, Star, Dragon, J24) and he also has many awards in racing in "triangle sailing" and in "open sea" sailing. Along with his other activities he maintains his father's sailing school which was established in 1982.

Captain Stelios is keen on creating tailor-made itineraries for his guests based on his vast knowledge of the Greek islands and seas and taking always under consideration his guests' preferences. He speaks Greek (native tongue) and is fluent in English.

Gregoria was born in Athens in 1985. She has worked as a Chef in restaurant chains, hotels and catering companies. She is a graduate of the ORGANISATION OF TOURISM EDUCATION & TRAINING (O.T.E.K) and holds a diploma in Culinary Art. She also holds a Sailing diploma. Sailing is her passion since she was very young as she was a member of the Sea Scouts, and as her other love is cooking, now she has managed to perfectly combine these two. Grigoria always loves to spoil their guests with her delicious and artistic cuisine while she has a permanent smile and kindness that wins you right away! Her hobbies are decoration, Crafting hand-made cap lamps, reading, sailing and cycling.

Ioanna was born in Athens in 1984 an has a dual nationality (English & Greek). She has studied at the ORGANISATION OF TOURISM EDUCATION & TRAINING (O.T.E.K) and along with her degree she is attending various seminars within the Tourism Industry, such as Oenology, Restaurant Management, Restaurant and bar techniques. Before joining the yachting industry she had worked at the most known luxury hotels of Athens, such as King George Palace & Ledra Marriott and at privately owned Villas. In addition, she gained valuable experience working as a Head Waitress in the Main Restaurant of the new Acropolis Museum and in the Main Bar of Sofitel Airport Hotel.

In 2016 Ioanna joined the team of a Maiora 115’ and this was the beginning of her career in the yachting. After that she worked as a Chief Stewardess on board a 113’ commercial M/S and in 2019 joined the team of Meliti. In her free time she enjoys traveling, swimming and Martial Arts as she hold the 2nd Black Dan in Tae Kwon Do. Ioanna speaks English and Greek.