MELITI

Meliti is a genuine one-off: the only 86 ever built by Garcia Yachts, which makes her something of a curiosity even among seasoned sailors. She cruises the Greek Islands, a ground where a sailing yacht of this size earns its keep — reaching anchorages that motor traffic tends to overlook, and doing it under sail when the meltemi cooperates. A refit completed in 2021 brought her systems and amenities up to current standards. Her interiors lean on natural wood in quantity, paired with high-quality materials, for a contemporary feel that stays warm rather than clinical — the kind of finish that reads well at close range, which is where you actually live on a sailing yacht. Accommodation is arranged in three cabins for six guests: an owner's cabin and two VIP cabins, each with en-suite facilities and full air conditioning. Detailed bed configuration is available on request. Four crew look after the yacht and her guests. Worth noting on the galley side: her chef placed third in Category A at the 2024 Mediterranean Yacht Show Chef's Competition — a credible marker in a field where the judging is done by people who charter for a living. Meliti suits guests who want the comfort of a properly run charter yacht without giving up the reason they chose sail in the first place.