The Greek Islands

Flotilla sailing holidays in the Greek Islands have become a classic way for dinghy sailors and windsurfers to have their first go at sailing keel boats.

This has happened because we have yachts designed to be operated essentially by one person and we are in an area that has no tides, very stable weather, and lots of beautiful bays and harbours.

We have an RYA training section for those wishing to gain formal qualifications, but the main thing we do is offer flotilla sailing holidays to mature and responsible people who have lots of 'commom sense outdoors or related experience', but have never done the formal cerificates offered by training organisations. We and we alone decide who goes on our yachts and who does not.

You will have the opportunity to experience boat handling under sail and engine, along with things like landfalls, mooring and anchoring, under the guidance of our experienced lead crews during your week or fortnight.

To be able to wander around the Ionian Islands of Greece under sail and in the sun is a rare privilege and we are proud to share our unique thirty five year experience of the area.

We get to places that few other people ever see and arrive every day at the most beautiful part of any village - the harbour! These local village harbours feature multi-coloured fishing boats, and above all, wonderful tavernas.

We have a range of flotilla sailing holidays for beginners and keener sailors. The Paxos Area and the South Ionian are probably the easiest, although the Whole Ionian flotillas are remain a pleasant holiday!

Our other areas require having done at least one of the easier flotillas, or experience, or qualifications from elsewhere. They are the Saronic Islands, and the Faraway Islands.  

Ionian Islands
It is difficult to describe the atmosphere in print as the sounds, smells and ambience of the islands make cruising here a real escape from the daily grind at home.

The Greek island people are among the most welcoming in the world. The grilled lamb and other traditional dishes with garlic, fresh herbs and olive oil will really crank up your taste buds!

When you arrive at Preveza airport you will be met by our representatives who will direct you to your transfer coach.  The tunnel at Preveza means that the transfer times are just over an hour to both our Ionian bases. On the way, you can look out over the islands and enjoy glimpses of fortifications and cities of antiquity.

With our ever popular Shore-to-Sail programme, you may have a week ashore followed by a week's flotilla sailing (or vice versa). Please don't ask us which of our sailing areas are best as they all have their own individual charm so tossing a coin may be the best solution!