Discover Sailing in Saronic & Cyclades

This is a one-week cabin charter departing from Athens, designed for those who wish to combine their holiday with a real sailing experience. The trip is specifically structured for individuals with little or no previous experience who wish an inttoduction to the fundamentals of sailing and living aboard in a real-world environment.

Participants act as active crew members rather than passive passengers. Under the guidance of a professional skipper, you will be introduced to:
• Basic Seamanship: Safety, Knot-tying, fender handling, and deck organization.
• Basic Sail Handling: Hoisting, trimming, and reefing the sails.
• Navigation & Steering: Basic helm control and understanding of nautical charts.

There is not a fixed training program to follow. The skipper will make a daily 30 minutes presentation of the above points, aiming to familiarize quests to the “deck hand” position and generally to the life aboard. Practice will be done “in action”, while sailing and maneuvering the boat.

The itinerary includes stops at islands, allowing time for independent or organized activities:
• Hiking: Access to coastal and inland trail networks.
• History: Visits to local archaeological sites and monuments.
• Local Culture: Opportunities for wine tasting and visiting traditional settlements.

Plan

Duration: 7 days (Saturday 13:00 to Saturday 09:00).

The route focuses on the sheltered waters of the Saronic Gulf, where destinations are within short daily sailing distances. This makes it ideal for building skills without long, demanding passages.

Saturday:
Check-in, settle down on board, safety briefing, organization of provisions, and welcome drink.

Sunday:
Depart from Athens in the morning, heading toward Epidaurus. Includes a midday swim stop and lunch on board.

Monday:
Optional morning guided visit to the Ancient Theatre of Epidaurus. Afternoon sail to Agistri for the night.

Tuesday:
Sail to Perdika (Aegina) with a stop at Moni Island, a protected natural park, for swimming and exploration.

Wednesday:
Course toward Poros. Onshore options include hiking, wine tasting, or SUP (Stand Up Paddleboarding) lessons.

Thursday:
A dedicated sailing day focused on boat handling. We head to Klima Bay (Aegina) to spend the night at anchor, enjoying the star view.

Friday:
Return journey to Athens with a swim stop at Agia Marina. An optional visit to the Temple of Aphaia is available before reaching the marina.

Saturday:
Check-out at 09:00 am.

Key Factors:
- Balanced Sailing: Short distances allow for both instruction and relaxation.
- Mooring Variety: A mix of traditional ports and overnight anchoring in secluded bays.
- Port Availability: Guests should be prepared to stay at anchor if a berthing position is not available in the ports and reach the land by the dinghy.
- Optional Activities: Flexibility to choose between archaeological visits, local gastronomy, or outdoor sports at each stop.

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All crew members are welcome, even if they do not know the language spoken on board (english)

Private Cabin: This is not a shared cabin program. Each participant is assigned their own private cabin and will share the WC/shower facilities.

Double Occupancy: A participant may bring a second person to share their cabin with a 50% discount for the second person.

Common Pot (Kitty): Participants will create a common fund to cover shared provisions (food/drinks) and fuel. An initial amount of €200 per person (payable in cash at the base) is required. Depending on the group's "accounting," participants may need to add to this fund or receive a refund at the end of the trip.

Final Cleaning: The cost for the final cleaning of the boat is €150, paid from the common pot.

Requirements: No prior sailing qualification is necessary. A basic level of physical fitness is recommended for movement on board and participation in land activities.

Safety & Weather: The skipper’s primary priority is safety. Please note that the itinerary may be adjusted based on weather conditions.

Packing: As space on a yacht is limited, please use soft-sided luggage (duffel bags) rather than hard suitcases, which are difficult to store.

Shared Environment: Life on a boat relies on a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect among the crew members.

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