Flotilla Peloponnese

The Sunny Sailing Peloponnese Flotilla starts from Lefkas Marina - Yachtsun Yacht Base. This new marina is within easy walking distance to Lefkas town, the largest town on Lefkas Island with a good selection of shops and eating places. The marina is well equiped with mooring lines, showers, bars, supermarket, water and electricity.

The flotilla starts on 3rd May for four weeks, with the option of a two week, one-way flotilla: Lefkas to Athens or Athens to Lefkas.

LOOKING FOR A CHALLENGE?
This flotilla is suitable for anyone with sailing experience in the Mediterranean Sea, especially for those who have also already sailed in a Sunny Sailing or other Ionian, Corfu or the Saronic Gulf flotillas and are looking for a new challenge!

EXPERIENCE LEVEL
Your flotilla leader is Frank Smits, sailing on the lead yacht, he will do all the preparation and planning of this trip. During the cruise he will be available to offer assistance when needed, but naturally you, as skipper and co-skipper, will be responsible for your own yacht at all times, as you progress from one place to the other.

To be skipper and co skipper you must be able and confident to sail the yacht on your own, which means the following:

You can navigate on open seas;
You can moor a yacht on your own;
Sail by night;
Have no problems to enter new harbours, even at night; and
Be able to carry out small repairs on the yacht.

Minimum of experience ie: Some years sailing as skipper and co-skipper on sailing yachts on the Ijsselmeer or on the North Sea. If you sailed previously in a Greek flotilla you have the advantage of knowing how to anchor in Greek Seas. You must be prepared for open seas and waves similar to those experienced on a trip around Lefkas Island.

If you do not know whether your experience level would be sufficient, just give us a call and we will be pleased to discuss it with you.

SKIPPER CHARTER
If you lack the experience or confidence you do not have to miss out on this wonderful opportunity, with your own skipper you can still join the flotilla and enjoy the experience.

CABIN CHARTER
If you would like to join the flotilla, but are alone, you can book a cabin charter. Some experience with sailing on bigger seas is recommended. You will have a cabin (possibly shared) on the lead yacht. There will be the opportunity to make new friends and enjoy the company of others with the same enthusiasm for sailing and Greece, and in the evenings you will meet and dine with the crews from the other yachts.

DATES - 3rd MAY to 31st MAY 2008
Check in is on Saturday 3rd of May 2008 at Lefkas Marina and the flotilla sets sail on Sunday 4th May to return on 30th May, ready to disembark on Saturday 31st May 2008.

ONE-WAY FLOTILLA OPTIONS: LEFKAS TO ATHENS or ATHENS TO LEFKAS
If you just can't manage four weeks there is the option to join the flotilla for a one-way two week flotilla.

You can sail from Lefkas to Athens via the south side of the Peloponessos (± 350 sea miles) from 3rd of May till the 17th of May 2008, or alternatively you can take the return journey back from Athens to Lefkas, via the Corinth Canal and Gulf of Corinth Patras (± 250 sea miles) from 17th of May till the 31st May 2008.

THE YACHTS
A fleet of Bavaria yachts 32 to 39' built from 2004 onwards and equipped with a comprehensive inventory, including an efficient cool unit, one or two toilets, galley, a navigation corner with chart table, VHF, first aid kit, safety equipment, life raft, fire extinguishers and a dinghy (RIB). All yachts have Double cabin accommodation.

TWO OR FOUR WEEKS
The whole trip will take 4 weeks but you can join this trip for 2 weeks, without extra costs!


THE ROUTE  
The cruise will comprise of both long and short daily sails. After the first week there will be time to enjoy the special cultural sites this part of Greece has to offer.
Included in the cruise there will be a sailing trip of 70 miles, possibly partly at night!!
Saturday: Check in Lefkas Marina
Sunday: Vathi (Meganisi)/ 12 miles. A small quite island, perfect for sailing yachts.
Only a short distance for the first day.
Monday: Poros (Kefalonia)/ 32 miles. Via the coast of Kephalonia we will sail to Poros. A small harbour with a very nice view.
Tuesday: Katakolon (Olympia)/ 40 miles. We will leave the shelter of the Ionian islands and head for Katakolon on the Peloponnese.
From this town it is possible to visit Olympia, approximately 40 km over land.
Wednesday: Kiparissia/ 30 miles
Thursday: Pilos / 28 miles. Today a longer trip to Pilos. A big part of this town was built in the 19th century by the French.
Friday: Finakounda/ 13 miles
Saturday: Elafanissos/ 70 miles. The longest trip, a part of which will be sailed during the night, and we will go to Elefonisos.
Here we will find a good shelter bay and stay one extra day to find some rest on the beautiful sandy beaches.
Sunday: Day off
Monday: Monemvasia / Yereka/ 32 miles. We will head for Monemvasia, visiting this old village is a must. Many of the rich people from Athens come here to close contracts and talk business.
Tuesday: Kapari Bay (close to Ermioni)/ 45 miles. In the direction of Ermioni, where there is still very little tourism, and we can sit down on one of the many terraces on the waterfront. Ermioni is also where the first ever regatta started.
Wednesday: Poros/ 23 miles. The island Poros is the target for today - we can feel getting closer to Athens. This is a beautiful city, with a lot of bars and taverns.
Thursday: Day off
Friday: Arrival Athens/ 30 miles
 
Saturday: Day off- Athens (Akropolis)/ First two-week guests Disembark / New guests arrive
Sunday: Aigina / 18 miles. And back to the island Aigina, Aigina town, and a little place where the Greek flag was first raised after the independent war.
Monday: Vathi / 13 miles
Tuesday: New Epidavros/ 12 miles. And on to Epidravos, famous because of the best preserved Greek theatres, about 30 minutes by taxi on the land.
Wednesday: Kiato (Channel of Corinth) / 32 miles. One of the most special days of this trip.
We will go through the Corinth Canal to Kiato.
Thursday: Andikira/ 23 miles. We continue our route to Andikira on the other side of the gulf of Corinth.
Lots of space to anchor or mooring on the small quay. In this small Greek village you will find a NATO base.
Friday: Galaxidhi/ 22 miles. Galaxdhi is the next destination. It is one of the most beautiful harbours of this area because of the small entrance in a rocky environment. From of here you can visit Delphi.
Saturday: Day off- Delphi
Sunday: Triazona/ 22 miles. We will leave the mainland and head for nisos Trizonia, an island close to the coast.
In this excellent sheltered bay it is always safe to moor.
Monday: Mesolonghi/ 37 miles. Before we can moor in Mesolonghi we cross a small channel with interesting fishermens' houses standing on stilts in the shallow water.
Tuesday: Petala Bay/ 25 miles
Wednesday: Day off
Thursday: Atheni Bay/ 24 miles. We go to Nisos Meganisi, one of the most beautiful islands of the Ionian. Enough bays to shelter, and to visit Spartaghori - you will never forget. Maybe we sleep in Atheni bay near Kathomeri and we can have a nice evening with music and dancing.
Friday: Arrival Lefkas/ 13 miles. And again the last day, back to Lefkas Marina. Maybe nice for shopping to buy some souvenirs or visit the island by car or scooter.
 

Note: Variations to the route may be made, depending upon conditions on the day            

Travel Arrangement from the UK
Crews from the UK wishing to join this special flotilla can fly to Athens by EasyJet and on to Preveza Airport by an internal Olympic Airways flight. It is then just 35 minutes by taxi to Lefkas Marina. It is also possible to travel by road (bus, private hire taxi or minibus) from Athens to Lefkas Marina. (5 hour approx)
The same options apply for the two week one-way flotillas and the return journeys.

Call Paul on + 44 (0) 17865 285434 at Yachtsun for more travel information or if you wish to discuss any aspects of the Peloponnese Flotilla.

 


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