First Time in a Flotilla .Q. What is a flotilla holiday? A. You skipper your yacht, which you rent from us, and you have a Lead Yacht to follow and be available to help and assist you when required. The flotilla can have up to 6 or 7 yachts in the Flotilla group. Q. What…
Sailing in the Ionian Sea Q. What is it like sailing in the Ionian Sea?A. Sailing the Ionian Sea is like embarking on a voyage through time itself, where ancient myths intertwine with the vibrant hues of the Mediterranean. As the gentle breeze fills the sails, the rhythmic lull of the waves beneath the hull…
First time chartering a cabin Q. How much does it cost to charter a yacht in Greece?A. Anything from €250 a day depending on time of the year, age, and size of the yacht. The older the yacht, and the lesser the Length Overall, (LOA), the less it costs. Q. Do you need a license…
The Magic of Flotilla Sailing around the Greek Ionian Islands Adventure Ahoy! Have you ever dreamed of sailing the azure blue waters of the Mediterranean with the wind in your hair and the sun on your face? If so, flotilla sailing in the Greek Ionian Islands is an experience like no other. A flotilla is…
Tips when maneuvering into or in a small port or marina. If there are some head winds, I normally find it easier to reverse into the wind and adjust my position to moor onto the quay or pontoon. You will have far more directional control when reversing, especially into any winds. Use the wind direction…
Steve from the UK with a Flotilla Party of Six During early September 2022, a group of my old friends decided to hire a sailing yacht for a lad’s week sailing in Greece. We found a great deal with Elysium Yachting, a supported flotilla and skippered charter firm in Lefkas, Greece. After looking through their…
Lead Skipper at Elysium Yachting – My Story I was invited by Elysium Yachting to work as Lead Skipper for a few weeks in July 2022, based at Lefkada, in the Ionians. My working tour got off to a good start after being picked up at Preveza airport a few miles away, by the company’s…
Sailing the Ionians with Elysium Yachting I flew in to Preveza airport via Venice, as I had managed to snag some really inexpensive return flights from Ontario, Getting from the airport to the marina wasn’t difficult. On the first day, we joined our friendly and helpful Skipper Stan, who gave us an introduction to the…