Sailing Greece News and Info

Sailing Holidays in Greece

Sailing holidays in Greece are perhaps one of the most memorable travel experiences one can have and moreover, they are open to everyone. Holidaymakers possessing from the most modest to extravagant budgets can charter a skippered yacht or sail away bareboat on their own, on board a yacht, motor boat or one of the many other vessel types available. Write your yacht charter Greece request on our 48 Options sailing Greece homepage and send it to all relevant sailing companies at once! Find out which company can provide you a quote that suits ... (Read More)

Greek Yacht Charter Bases

There are so many starting points to choose from and so many companies giving you choices in sailing Greece with quotes and boats varying from company to company! Choosing from the latest power yachts to the simplest motor boats, or browsing the many sailboats for hire to catamarans and gulets available to charter, can be an overwhelming experience which 48 Options aims to simplify. Our aim is to connect your needs with several companies at once and let you select the supplier matching your requirements best. We enable you to have speedy access to proposals ... (Read More)

Greek Island Hopping

When you are sailing in Greece you truly are spoiled for choice even if you are limited to just one or two weeks – Greek island hopping is the way to go and a bareboat or skippered yacht charter gives you the opportunity to plan your route and schedule. The islands and ports have short distances between each other giving you the opportunity to make your yacht charter route as interesting and extensive as you like – from Athens to Zakynthos, Corfu to Rhodos. Even organised flotilla's offered by many companies in the Ionian give ... (Read More)

Ideal spots for late season sailing in Greece

Abundant sunshine, beguiling scenery and heart-warming hospitality are just some of the wonderments the Ionian islands have to offer. Some of the most remarkable coastlines are found in the Ionian sea leading to its popularity taking reign over the eastern Greek islands with yachting fans. The region's popularity not only stems from it's marvellous beauty but it's suitable weather conditions and steady wind patterns providing idyllic sailing conditions for yacht charters and boat trips alike. Sailors of all levels can take challenging courses, effortless itineraries or simply anchor idly in the numerous quaint bays dotted ... (Read More)

Ionian Sailing Events

Once again it is the Ionian Rally currently organised by Vliho Yacht Club. Novice sailors and experienced helmsman welcome as this annual charity event is open to all levels. Starting in the popular resort town of Nidri on Lefkada island passing through Katsos island then Tiglia island and ending in the Meganisi channel. Each leg of the race provides a challenging course for the competitively inclined and a spectacular scenic tour for those wanting a more leisurely pace. The Rally leads up to the Southern Ionian Regatta, which has been running for over 20 years ... (Read More)

French Fashion House Sails Away From Wally

From catwalk masterpieces to cruising marvels, the design team at Hermès has withdrawn forces from a joint venture with Wally Yachts to design a revolutionary new vessel, duly named the WHY yacht. Launched earlier this year at the Abu Dhabi Yacht Show, this $160 million floating island is certainly a deluxe property that only the super rich can start to consider bidding for. Exclusively catering for only 12 lucky guests this luxurious super yacht is super spacious at 58 metres long and 38 metres wide. This multi-storey hedonist's holiday paradise comes with a 25 metre ... (Read More)

The Best Sailing Season in Greece

The sailing season starts mid-March and runs through to late October. The the best deals are available outside the months of July and August which are the peak months.

The start of the sailing season is mid-March, the ideal swimming temperatures start early May, especially in the south-east Aegean. The reason to go outside the months of July and August are the obvious - avoiding the high season makes it cheaper and you have fewer charter yachts to compete with at the ports. As far as facilities go, the tavernas and cafes ... (Read More)

Greece Yacht Charter Bases

Limin Gouvion – Corfu, Port of Gouvia
If you are sailing around the western islands of Greece in the Ionian sea, the Port of Gouvia is an ideal mooring base both for short and long term periods. The marina happens to be the first in Greece to be privately owned thereby guaranteeing high quality facilities and equipment that is efficiently maintained year round. The port can comfortably berth 1235 yachts on permanent as well as floating pontoons plus room for storage in the dry docks. Maximum length allowance is for yachts up to 80 ... (Read More)