S/Y MELITI

Crew Profile

Captain Paraskevi Paschou
Paraskevi was born in 1999 in Athens, Greece and is a fully licensed captain from the Greek Merchant Marine. From her childhood she understood that the sea was her great love. When she was 18 years old, during her maritime studies, she began working as a deckhand on several sailing yachts. Her unrivaled experience along with her gentle demeanor and great sense of humor make her well loved and respected by all who have the pleasure of sailing with her. Ambitious and positive thinker with environmental awareness. Identifying risks and always taking care of the safety of the passengers. Paraskevi will always be there to assist with a big smile on her face. Languages: English, Greek.

Co – Captain Michael Mitakis
Michael was born in Athens in 1959. Sailing was his true passion so he decided to expertise it and start working in the sea. His charter experience started from smaller size yachts, going to bigger and bigger year after year. He also holds a Sailing Coach Professional license. Captain Michalis is always ready to welcome his guests, aiming to ensure a hospitable experience on board and show them the most beautiful hotspots of the Greek islands and of course, an amazing sailing experience. He speaks English, Greek. Captain Michalis is a father of two sons.

Stewardess Theodora Koutsopini
Theodora is a young and enthusiastic girl, passionate about the sea. She was born in 2002 and studies in Department of Public Administration, School of Economics and Public Administration, Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences, since now. Her love for sailing started as a hobby, she joined yachting recently and always willing to offer the best service onboard! Theodora is very friendly with experience and manages to fulfill all expectations with punctuality and precision. She speaks Greek, English, French & Swedish.


Deckhand Manos Smirlis
Manos has worked on charter yachts as deckhand and as a coach in sailing clubs from 2011. He is hard working member and will always be there to assist with a big smile on his face. He speaks fluently English and Greek


Chef George Elekidis
George was born in 1980 and he is originally coming from Athens. His experience in cooking already counts 23 years, with courses in cuisines based on the Greek identity. His progress was continuous through working in organic and biological cuisine, sous vide, pastry and by completing specialized seminars. The love for cooking and for the artistic part as well, distinguished him and ranked him as a chef in well-known restaurants & 5* hotels, sometimes as executive chef. He looks forward to an incredible summer onboard SY MELITI welcoming guests and creating an unforgettable holiday in the gorgeous Greek islands. Languages: English, Greek.