2019 Dates: September 7-14, 14- 21
Overview:
Greece has the reputation of being the favorite cruising ground for sailors from Europe and Asia.
The Island of Corfu has an abundance of sun, sandy beaches and the clear clean water of the Ionian Sea. It's friendly seaside villages flourish with surrounding hillside olive groves, vineyards and cafes that line their piers.
Historic cities, reknown for their strategic position and locus for ancient world trade have created a unique rich Mediterranean culture.
Corfu boasts one of the first schools of Philosophy; is the home of current literary giants and the Greek Heroes Jason, Odyssius, Hercules and Achilles.
Our Ionian Sea sailing adventure takes us to 14 different anchorages that date from antiquity.
What's Included?
Register for one or two weeks:
- First week Cruise & Learn is 7 days & 7 nights aboard luxury 40 foot Lagoon 40 (or equivalent) cruising catamaran
- Second week Cruise & Learn is 7 days & 7 nights aboard luxury 41 foot Jeanneau (or equivalent) cruising catamaran
- seamanship, docking, anchoring and piloting review by top-ranked sailing instructor
- mask, snorkel and fins
- private spacious double cabin ( 2 sharing)
- all fuel, cruising permits, local cruising taxes, damage deposit
- Meditteranean anchoring endorsement
- NauticEd Day Skipper, Bareboat Charter Master, Cruising Catamaran Course and Docking Endorsement
- 3 days as MASTER (Skipper) + 3 days as Navigator and 4 days as CREW time logged to your Log Book - 200 NM coastal passage includes one 27 nm offshore passage
What's not included?
- airfare and transfers to Corfu- Flights to Athens by major carriers, fly or bus to Corfu
- medical insurance
- meals aboard- healthy local ingredients for breakfasts and Lunch split by crew
- evening meals ashore in seaside cafes and PUBs
Options
Join the crew for:
- apres' sailshare 3 nights- 4 bedroom deluxe flat near ocean in Corfu
- scuba wreck diving day
- Greek Theater/Music evening
Day 1- Gouvia
Day 2- Kassiopi
Day 3- Paleokastrita
Day 4- Lakka and Gaios
Day 5- Plataria, Igoumenitsa and Mourtos
Day 6- Corfu, Petriti
Day 7- Corfu
Corfu- the city by the sea
Registration:
- Couples or 2 to share cabin $3275US or VSC Members apply 10% discount - Spacious Couples Cabin includes spring matress, towels and bedding, fan, head (toilet) and shower
- $ 1000US non-refundable deposit, balance 45 days before cruise date
- Terms and Conditions
- Medical Insurance No.- mandatory
- Passport No. and VISA if required
- Liability Waiver required
Instructor and Person-in-Charge