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Heavy Weather Sailing Advice

As a sailing enthusiast. The progression of learning to sail generally starts from Dingy sailing. After that, the next level of learning is probably on a Flotilla sailing Holiday. Then maybe a charter or two in which you go bareboat and sail to destinations without the watchful guidance of a flotilla skipper. It’s at this stage people generally either stay happy with bareboat charter or they feel sufficiently experience and knowledgeable to consider buying their own yacht.

Those that own their own yachts in Greece are generally at this level of experience. However the Aegean Sea can be quite dangerous as it can produce its own local weather patterns, giving you little time to seek shelter. The main trade winds that blow through the Aegean can remain very strong for days on end and knowledge of some Heavy Weather Sailing is a must.

There maybe no tidal currents to deal with in the Mediterranean but the changeable wind velocity in the Aegean can be quite challenging. For many years I’ve been following a Sailing Couple that have lived on there yacht for decades travelling around the world. They regularly produce Books and Videos on sailing matters for yacht owners and Liveaboards. Although this video is not Greek specific it has a relevance for those considering sailing the Aegean.

Below are some book recommendations for those considering sailing in the Aegean and beyond.

Cost Conscious Cruiser
The Capable Cruiser
Self Sufficient Sailor
They’re all by Lin and Larry Pardey a couple that have sailed the world since 1976

Tags: cruising, sailing, yacht