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MISS MICHELLE Specifications
| LENGTH |
130ft (39.6m) |
BEAM |
26ft (7.9m) |
ENGINES |
2 x MTU 12V 4000 |
FLAG |
Cayman Islands |
| DRAFT |
6ft 6in (2.0m) |
TYPE |
Power yacht |
| YEAR BUILT |
2009 |
REFIT |
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SPEED
CRUISE/MAX |
14kts / 20kts |
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| DESIGNER |
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BUILDER |
Westport |
| STABILISERS |
At Anchor (0 Speed) |
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CREW |
Captain Marc Wellnitz + 6 |
MISS MICHELLE Accommodations
Sleeps 11 In 5 Cabins
Master Stateroom: On Deck: Centerline king-size bed with two nightstands, dresser, Vanity with mirror, his and her walk-in closets and private head and shower. Separate office area with desk. Entertainment center with 42” HD Plasma TV, DVD/CD player, and surround sound.
VIP Stateroom (1): Aft lower deck Port: Centerline king-size bed with two night stands, dresser, closet and private head, twin sinks and shower. Entertainment center with 32” HD TV with DVD/CD player.
VIP Stateroom (2): Aft lower deck Starboard: Centerline king-size bed with two night stands, dresser, closet and private head, twin sinks and shower. Entertainment center with 32” HD TV with DVD/CD player.
Guest Stateroom: Forward lower deck Port: Queen-size bed with two night stands, dresser, closet and private head and shower. Entertainment center with 26” HD TV with DVD/CD player.
Guest Stateroom: Forward lower deck Starboard: two twin size beds plus additional twin bunk bed, dresser, closet and private head and shower. Entertainment center with 26” HD TV with DVD/CD player.
Aft Deck: A 37” Plasma TV is located above the bar with 3 stools and is visible to the large al fresco dining table for up to 10 which converts to 2 small hi/lo cocktail tables.
In the center of the aft deck are 4-oversized chairs with table.
Bow Area: Wrap around decks that lead to bow that has a seating area with table, stairs leading to the bow area of the Bridge deck which has another seating area with table that converts to sun pads that can accommodate 6 or more guests comfortably.
Sky Lounge: Fully enclosed. This favorite gathering area features plush spacious seating, a full bar with three bar stools, game table, relaxing sofa and a 50” HD TV with DVD/CD player and Surround sound. In addition there is a day head just forward of the sky lounge.
Sky Lounge Deck: Dining area, BBQ, TV.
Sun Deck: Jacuzzi with sunpads, Dining table for up to 10 guests, 52” TV that can be angled to be viewed forward or aft, 3 sun chairs, and wetbar.
Starboard VIP King Stateroom
Bridge Deck Sunning forward
Twin Guest Stateroom with bunk berth
MISS MICHELLE Crew Profile
Marc Wellnitz, Captain, Canadian-German
Captain Marc Wellnitz was born in Canada to German parents and grew up in the Caribbean. His diverse background allowed him the opportunity to learn German and Spanish. He began his career in yachting in 1990 and traveled extensively throughout the Caribbean, Bahamas, Mexico, and the west coasts of Canada and the U.S. His passion for water activities is far reaching, including, sailing, scuba diving, skim boarding, water skiing, wakeboarding, and paddle boarding. He also has experience in free diving. In 1999, Marc received his captain’s license, and he now currently holds his 500 GRT license. He has acquired many other credentials over the years while running private and charter yachts. Marc is married and has two young sons who live in Florida.
Travis Ahlf, First Mate, American
Travis Ahlf grew up in Seattle, Washington but has had the opportunity to live abroad in Germany which made it more accessible for him to travel throughout Asia and Europe. Travis began his boating career in 2005 working on cruise ships based in Alaska, Hawaii, and the U.S Pacific Northwest. It was there that he developed his deck and service skills. He enjoys snorkeling, paddle boarding, and extreme beach volleyball.
Chef Karl and Chief Stewardess Stacey, Canadian
They are both from Canada and together give you the best of both French and English hospitality.
Karl is from Quebec City and because of this French background, his specialties are very much European influenced with an American twist. Since graduating pastry and chef school in 2000, Karl has been diversifying his menus by cooking his way through many parts of the world. Chef Karl has taken from his experiences while backpacking, as well as working in mountain lodges or onboard yachts for the past 10 years. Karl thinks this is the best job ever as it keeps him doing what he loves—travelling and cooking.
Stacey is from Cape Breton Island, eastern Nova Scotia, where the sea has always been a part of her life. Stacey attended university for a degree in marine biology in Halifax. With the opportunity to work in some of the city’s finest establishments, she began acquiring the skills, experience, and passion for fine service that she shares with us today. In the summer months Stacey was a naturalist aboard a whale watching boat, where she would eventually be introduced to yachting. Since then she hasn’t looked back and truly enjoys how this industry has found her artistic side while broadening her knowledge of wine, cuisine, and cultures.
For their past 6 years together, Karl and Stacey have discovered a passion for entertaining guests through unique dining experiences. Using creative food and table settings to create memorable dining experiences.
Gaylen Herman, Stewardess, American
Coming from the land of diversity, Gaylen has taken to the waters after growing up in southern California. She found a passion for the service industry while working to put herself through school. As a student of Architecture, Gaylen had the chance to study in Thailand before returning to San Francisco to start her career. In 2008, our young architect re-located to North Carolina where she would eventually be introduced to yachting. Convinced by a good friend, Gaylen took the opportunity to hang up her briefcase and move to south Florida. She finds her motivation in perfection and has studied the in’s and out’s of interior operations, proving an incredible asset to the Miss Michelle. When she is not singing karaoke, Gaylen is sharpening her Spanish and French, and perfecting her dance moves.
Craig Longstaff, Engineer, British
Engineer Craig was born in England and has been working on large yachts for several years. Previously Craig ran his own property renovation and construction company based in the French Alps for 5 years. He is a keen snow skier and scuba diver. In 2009 Craig was the engineer in an expedition to complete the North East Passage around the top of Russia onboard a sail yacht, the expedition got to within 12 miles of reaching their goal but had to turn around due to the ice concentration. He is an experienced global traveler having worked in Greece, Spain, France, Australia, New Zealand as well as traveling extensively throughout Asia. Besides being a keen engineer he has extreme towel folding skills.
Justin Speranza, Deckhand, American
Justin started his boating adventure on the gulf side of Florida. Having worked in a marina where he learned all aspects of the marina side of things including being in charge of moving boats and maintaining them. He recently moved on to yachts in the hope of establishing a career in yachting. He enjoys all water sports and is an avid soccer player.
