MELINKA Yacht Description
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.
Presented by DMA Yachting, the majestic charter yacht MELINKA is a 80 ft sailboat. The key elements of MELINKA are her generous space and inviting socializing areas. MELINKA spends the season in Sicily. She was completed by the renowned boatbuilder Sparkman & S in 1981. A well-done refit was completed in 2003. The well-planned yacht layout features 3 large cabins and easily accommodates up to 6 guests.
MELINKA is classified primarily as a sailboat.
Accommodation
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.
What is the cabin arrangement of MELINKA?
- 3 Twin cabins
MELINKA
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Weekly price: €24,500 - €24,500
Low Season | High Season
- Length: 80'
- # of Guests: 6
- # of Cabins: 3
- # of Crew: 3
- Builder: Sparkman & S
- Built Year: 1981
- Refit: 2003
Price Terms
Plus Expenses - add APA to the price you see
Plus Expenses arrangement includes the boat and crew only (without tip).
All additional/variable expenses such as Gas and Food are deducted from an Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) - an additional deposit that is added on top of the charter price.
The expenses, such as provisioning, fuel, marina fees, are deducted from the APA. The APA is based on the price of the yacht and ranges from 15% (crewed sailing yachts) to 30% (motor yachts with higher fuel consumption).
For a sailboat like MELINKA, the expected APA is 15% to 30% of the charter price ($3,675 - $7,350), making the charter cost $28,175 to $31,850. Exact amount will be confirmed after inquiry.
You can actively control these expenses in your preference sheet (local vs. imported beverages) and by choice of itinerary (distances traveled).
The remainder of the APA is returned after charter.
MELINKA Yacht Charter Price
| # of charter days | Base Price | APA (deposit for provisioning, fuel, docking fees, etc) | Taxes: 22%, exceptions available | Total | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 day charter | 49,000USD to 49,000USD | 9,800USD to 14,700USD | 10,780USD to 10,780USD | 69,580USD to 74,480USD | Discounts outside the main season are common. | |
| 7 day charter | 24,500USD to 24,500USD | 4,900USD to 7,350USD | 5,390USD to 5,390USD | 34,790USD to 37,240USD | Standard charter rate, base for all calculations. | |
| 3 day charter | 12,250USD to 12,250USD | 2,450USD to 3,675USD | 2,695USD to 2,695USD | 17,395USD to 18,620USD | The usual formula is the 7 day charter rate divided by 6, times the number of days (3). Boat policy might differ. 24,500USD / 6 * 3 days = 12,250USD |
All prices are generated by a calculator and serve as a guide for new charterers. Any additional information of the Price Details section has priority over above. Availability is always subject to confirmation. Gratuity not included for it's discretionary character, usually 5%-25% of the Base Price.
Price Details
Price from: USD24,500
High season rate: USD24,500
Summer 2022 - New England
$21,500 plus all expenses for 6 pax.
Melinka can take up to 12 guests Day Sailing.
Rates are subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
Summer 2022 - New England
$21,500 plus all expenses for 6 pax.
Melinka can take up to 12 guests Day Sailing.
Rates are subject to change without notice. Please verify rates.
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Crew Information
Captain
Chef
Captain: Forrest Shropshire
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.
