Greek Island Hopping

How to Sail in style between the Greek Islands

Greece has more than 2,000 islands and islets. Only 169 of them are inhabited. Some of the best places include the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Ionian, the Sporades and the Northern area of Greece. In fact anywhere in Greece is a sight to behold when arriving by sea.
So how do you travel in style by [...]

Sailing with Peter Sommer Travels on an archaeological tour

The weather and sea state is always changeable in Greece.  Hours before whilst crossing from Patmos to Leros. Our rigging began to groan in rhythm with the sea; outside the shelter of the Islands a rolling sea had enveloped ‘Almira’. Although our sails held us steady our hull rocked back and forth, a motion that [...]

Sailing the big blue

Sailing between the islands of Greece is an experience in itself. Out at sea we’re quite alone; the vast openness challenges our senses. Gliding in rhythmic motion with our surroundings in this biggest of big blue I’m transfixed watching Christina drying her hair, as she seeks far horizons. Sailing together for the first time, our [...]

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 [...]

Calm before the storm – Kastos

100 yards from the harbour of Kastos is ‘Windmill Taverna’ its prominent location provides a spectacular view. Looking north over the harbour entrance you can see the east coast of Kastos in the distance. The mainland is beyond but out of site, shrouded by the humpback whale of a mountain that’s Kalamos.

Sailing into the Sunset and how to do it! – Part 7

following the previous post ‘Buying a yacht’… in part 6.
Living on a yacht in Greece has its own set of rules. Everything revolves around the wind and the summer heat so pacing yourself is important. My routine is getting up in the morning around 8am when it’s still cool and have a cup of coffee [...]

Sailing into the Sunset and how to do it! – Part 6

following the previous post ‘Education’… in part 5.
Buying a yacht is the most expensive aspect of sailing into the sunset. Yet the expense can be less than you think. Assuming you’re looking for a second-hand yacht in the 30- 32ft range.

Expect to pay $45000.00 (£30,000.00) that’s about $1500.00 (£1000.00) per foot here in the Mediterranean. [...]

Sailing into the Sunset and how to do it! – Part 5

following the previous post ‘Education’… in part 4.
Taking the plunge without the risk: Another option is a flotilla sailing holiday in the Ionian. There are numerous Sailing companies based in the Ionian that teach sailing and run flotillas. A sailing holiday as part of a flotilla has a lot of advantages.

Why sail here? Between the [...]

Sailing into the Sunset and how to do it! – Part 4

following the previous post ‘Size of yacht’… in part 3.
If you have never sailed before and have no idea how to go about it… but want to try. The best place to start is with your local dinghy sailing club. You may think… what do dinghies have to do with sailing a yacht in the [...]

Sailing into the Sunset and how to do it! – Part 3

following the previous post ‘Introduction’… in part 2.
Size of yacht… Most would assume the bigger the better and in a way they would be right. The bigger the yacht the more room you have below. With the extra space you can spread out and feel less cramped. If you have the money to spare and [...]