MELITI

Captain: Stelios KYRIAKIDIS

Captain Stelios KYRIAKIDIS
Greek/ 1984
Languages: Greek, English

Captain Stelios is a sailing and speedboats instructor, certified by the British Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and having many years of experience as a Captain in numerous boats both sailing and motor yachts, such as the historic racing yacht "Candida" (S/Y 36 meters, built in 1929), the "Troia" (M/S - 34 meters) and M/S Arktos. He 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), in "triangle sailing" racing and in "open sea" sailing. Along with his other activities he also 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.

Chef: Gregoria KATSOUDA
Greek / 1985
Languages: Greek, 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.

Stewardess: Katerina VASILIA
Greek / 1989
Languages: Greek, English

Katerina was born in 1989 and her love for travelling and communication with people from all over the world made her take the decision to join the yachting industry in 2017. Before this, Katerina has worked as a receptionist in various touristic accommodations both in Greece and abroad. As her main studies were about Preschool Education and Teaching of English as a foreign language she had also been occupied as a kindergartner gaining a valuable experience with kids. Her athletic spirit along with her creative personality makes her an asset for the crew of Meliti. Katerina holds a skipper's license, speaks Greek and English and know Spanish and German at a basic level.