SAILING CHARTERS IN CORFU, GREECE

For those seeking an interest and activity holiday in the Ionian Islands, a Sailing Charter may offer just what you're looking for. It is a sailing holiday in which you set the course and pace. Once at sea on board Overdraft II, you have freedom of the Ionian Islands. No experience is necessary as the skipper will involve you as much or as little as you wish with boat handling and navigation. However, if you want to learn to sail, we can help you do that also.

Sailing in the Ionian

Rising out of clean and clear waters, the Ionian Islands feature countless villages nestled on the slopes of hills clad in olive and cypress trees. High rainfall in winter ensures that the island hillsides remain green all year round. The entire region is replete with history and charm, and is most pleasantly viewed from the comfort and ease of your own boat.

During spring and autumn the temperature in the Ionian is similar to a summer’s day in Northern Europe. In mid-summer it gets much warmer, but steady sea breezes ensure comfort. The sea is warm enough to swim from May through October.

The prevailing winds are north-westerly, but vary from island to island, and even from bay to bay due to the local topography. Winds are usually gentle in the Ionian and rarely reach Force 5 or 6, giving more experienced sailors a chance to put the yacht through her paces, while the less adventurous relax in one of the many small harbours of anchorages.

A typical day: Anchor in a small bay and dive into the clear, turquoise waters. Sunbathe on a smooth, sandy beach. Dine with friends on local cuisine and homemade wine in one of the many traditional Greek tavernas and plan your next days cruise. The Ionian sailing experience is one not to be missed, and provides a splendid holiday for friends and families, and for young and old alike. Enjoy a cycle ride on the boat's mountain bikes. Potter about in the Rigid Inflatable Boat (RIB) for a little fishing and play. (Watch those knives and hooks!)

Sailing aboard the Snowgoose

The Snowgoose catamaran is a well-known, well-established design in the yachting industry and has had considerable experience in worldwide competitive and leisure sailing with many circumnavigations to its credit. The boat has a 100% safety record, and, as she sails flat, is particularly safe for families.

The interior is spacious and designed to be flexible, in order to accommodate the needs of the crew. There are also two further berths suitable for small adults or children. There is also generous deck space both fore and aft and a roomy cockpit, to which all sail and engine controls are fitted for ease of handling.

For the numerically minded, the catamaran has an overall deck and coach-roof area of 525 square feet, and is cutter-rigged with an overall sail area of 575 square feet. Conventional navigational techniques are supplemented by a GPS Satellite Navigational System.

Services, Amenities & Prices

Services LTAB Sailing Charters offer the best of skippered charter yachting holidays with a day by day flexible, personalised service. As you are not dealing with a huge company, overheads are minimised resulting in an inexpensive holiday for up to six persons where it's easy to change plans at any time during your cruise, and truly 'do it your way.' Whether you want to simply sit back and enjoy the cruise, or whether you want a hands-on experience (sailing the yacht yourself), the skipper is willing to accommodate.

Amenities

• CD/Tape/Radio/FM/SW/MW
• TV/DVD Player
• Masks/Snorkels/Flotation Aids/Water Toys
• Swim Ladder
• Rigid Inflatable Boat
• 2 Mountain Bikes
• 'Bumbags' for your bits n' pieces when exploring

Prices

Base Price: £1,750 per week for up to six persons.

Price Includes:
• Skipper
• Fuel
• Onboard Continental Breakfast
• Onboard Teas'/Coffees'
• Onboard Evening Aperitif
• A 'Starter kit' of soft drinks, beers and fruit juices
• The galley (oven, 2 grills, 4 burners) is available at all times for lunches/evening meals if you so wish, or simply visit a taverna.

Price does not include:
• Lunches and evening meals--shopping for goodies and sampling the local fare is a pleasure.
• Insurance – which we can arrange for you
• Flights – which we can arrange for you

Early bookings attract a 10% discount.

The Skipper - Alan Robertson

The Skipper of Overdraft II learned to sail in the Irish and North Seas, in the northeast of England and southeast and southwest of Scotland and Holland, where the sailing is demanding, and where he obtained his Ocean Yacht Master's Certificate.

Sailing for over twenty years, Alan fitted out Overdraft II to provide a comfortable, live-aboard boat. Once chief electrical engineer for a major shipping company, he has all the necessary expertise in the mechanical and electrical systems of yachts to ensure a smooth journey, free of technical problems.

Skipper Alan has resided on Corfu for the past 15 years, and he is well acquainted with the Ionian region, its bays, harbours and anchorages, as well as the best tavernas, beaches, and shops in each village. A true veteran of Ionian sailing adventures, Alan (aka 'Redbeard') spins a good sailing yarn as well.