Performance Sailing Week
SAILING SEASON - NOVEMBER TO JUNE
SAIL FASTER
Sail away on a thrilling adventure through the beautiful waters of Greece on an Outremer 4X performance sailing catamaran. This sleek and stylish catamaran is designed for speed and maneuverability, making it the perfect vessel for exploring the stunning coastline, hidden coves, and crystal-clear waters of the Greek islands.
With its cutting-edge design and state-of-the-art technology, the Outremer 4X delivers an unparalleled sailing experience that will leave you breathless. Whether you're an experienced sailor or a complete novice, you'll love the thrill of sailing this high-performance catamaran through the azure waters of the Saronic Islands.
With the rising popularity of high performance cruising catamarans, this is your unique opportunity to gain experience onboard one of the best examples sailing today.
JOURNEY DETAILS
DATES June to October
BASE MARINA Lavrio, 60km from Athens
LOCATION Saronic or Cyclades Islands
ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE
TRAVEL TO AND FROM THE MARINA
We recommend pre-booking your taxi for arrival and departure. Taxi wait lines at the airport can be very long and rates can fluctuate. We recommend the following taxi provider: Nikole +30 690 777 7700 (Whatsapp or Viber) or via email: nikole4taxi@gmail.com
Should you not be able to book with Nikole or would prefer to take a cab from outside the marina, we recommend using the app “Beat-ride app” or Uber (Uber in Greece works, but only calls taxis).
IN THE MARINA
Meeting time with your Captain/Instructor is at 1 pm Saturday at Olympic Marina in Lavrio. If you arrive early, you can check in at the Marina office and request to leave your bags there for the morning while you explore Athens.
Embarking: Boats are usually ready to embark at 5 pm. In the meantime you can head to a nearby supermarket with your Captain/Instructor to do the food shop for the week. We recommend stocking up at the start of the week as the small stores on the islands have limited stock and are more expensive.
Disembarking: We arrive back at the marina on Friday evening by 6 pm and will spend the final night with a farewell dinner nearby. Guests must disembark the yachts by 9 am on Saturday.
LOCAL INFORMATION
The Currency in Greece is the EURO. We suggest bringing enough Euros with you into Greece to last the entire trip.
You are strongly advised to have travel insurance while travelling in Greece.
Visa and Mastercard are widely accepted in most hotels, shops and larger restaurants; American Express is accepted in some establishments. However, you are strongly recommended to carry cash needed for the week before leaving your marina for meals, fuel, mooring fees and water taxis.
The dress code on the islands is casual (shorts & t-shirts) and only the most exclusive restaurants require elegant clothing.
The Time zone is Eastern European Summer Time.
Grocery stores are generally open 08:00- 21:00.
The majority of islanders are religious (Christian Orthodox) and this should be respected.
WEATHER
In August Athens generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (94°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (76°F) and low monthly rainfall. With water reaching a maximum of 28°C (83°F), and an average of 26°C (79°F), going in the water (and staying there!) feels great.
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Captain/Instructor
An expert Vagabonde Adventures captain/instructor will be onboard with you for the entire week, teaching you everything from beginner to advanced topics depending on your interest and prior experience.Yacht accommodation (7 nights) You'll be staying on a beautiful yacht with your new friends as you sail the Saronic at speed.
Dinghy
The yacht comes equipped with a dinghy and outboard anytime you need to get to shore or go explore.Food and drinks onboard
On the first day you will be doing food provisioning with your captain. Provisions are for every breakfast and lunch, with two dinners onboard the yacht. The rest you can treat yourself with some local cuisine at a restaurant.
Yacht fuel, water, shore power, port fees
Your yacht needs to be topped up with water and power throughout the week to ensure it is running in top shape! Port fees have to be payed on arrival at each island, marina or anchorage. The yacht must be topped up with diesel on returning to the base marina. Luckily, you don’t need to worry about any of this because we’ve got you covered!
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Alcohol & eating out
Treat yourself to drinks and meals throughout the week in local bars and restaurants.
Transfers to & from airport
You’ll need to make your own way to the marina from the airport - if you are taking a taxi, make sure to take out cash first!
Staff gratuity
Tipping is customary in the marine industry. If your captain has given you an amazing week, please consider tipping them for their services. 15-20% of the total trip cost is standard.
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Pack in a soft duffel-type bag, please avoid using hard suitcases as we are unable to store them onboard.
You will likely spend most of your week in your bathing suit and flip flops. Don’t forget a good hat (preferably wide brim with a chin strap for the windy days), reef safe sunscreen, light long sleeve sun shirt and polarized sunglasses to help with the glare of the water.
Evenings are pretty relaxed even when ashore at restaurants, smart casual is as dressy as it gets. Pack a pair of long pants and a light jacket for the off chance of a cooler evening.
PACKING LIST
• Apparel
Lightweight clothes; dresses, tank tops, shorts, t-shirts, sarongs... Remember you’ll be in your swimwear most of the time! Good quality polarized sunglasses, wide brim hat and a sun protective shirt are a must! Light raincoat/wind jacket and a pair of long pants in case of summer storms. Flip-flops or sandals, deck shoes such as sneakers or tennis shoes. Make sure the soles are non-marking!• Toiletries
Reef friendly high factor sunscreen and aftersun, lip balm (with SPF), mosquito repellent spray and anti-itch cream for mosquito bites and seasickness medication if you think you’ll need it (better to be safe than sorry).• Extras/Nice to have
Beach towel or Turkish towel (1 bath towel is provided by the charter company), sailing gloves, waterproof bag, adapter for electrical plugs, phone charger and battery pack, your own water bottle to minimize plastic use, disposable underwater camera or GoPro, a book/e-reader for down time, cards, chess or your favorite board game• Documents
Valid passport, visa, travel insurance, Covid-19 required documents, printouts of important info such as meeting details and travel documents, local currency.
SARONIC ISLANDS ITINERARY
A JOURNEY THROUGH TIME
ATHENS
Welcome to Athens, the heart of Ancient Greece, a powerful civilization and empire. The city of Parthenon is an open air museum. Taking a walk in the historic center is an unforgettable journey through history.
POROS
Just a short sail from Athens, in the heart of the Saronic Gulf, lies Poros. Its beauty has been praised by poets and prose writers. Take a scooter ride through the island’s hills and discover hidden bays and sandy beaches, it’s a place of great beauty.
SPETSES
Sailing South from Poros we will discover the Island of Spetses. A picturesque, car-free island with unique architecture, naval history and culture. You will love strolling the waterfront on foot, or you could opt for a tour in a horse drawn carriage!
DOKOS
Dokos is a small Greek island with turquoise waters located between Hydra, Spetses and the mainland coast. Hike to the rocky peak to capture an unforgettable sunset and enjoy a night at anchor.
HYDRA
Narrow alleys, donkeys walking around, churches and little shops set the charming atmosphere of the island. A clifftop dinner with the astonishing view of the sunset over the Aegean Sea makes this a favorite for all who’ve been lucky enough to visit.
AGISTRI
Agistri is a small, verdant island boasting lovely pebble and sand beaches, rocky cliffs, and tiny, hidden coves. Anchor in a secluded bay and dinghy to a local seafood restaurant to taste the local delicacies.
