30/09/2025
Members are invited to participate in a one week cruise in Greece.
Late September to end of October offers ideal sailing conditions in Greece when it is less crowded and the Meltemi less prevalent.
It has been suggested some RIYC Members might wish to consider chartering for a short cruise in company around Athens-Aegina-Poros-Hydra. Fellow RIYC member Lorenzo Ward, who is based in Greece, will explore the costs of chartering if there is sufficient interest. Lorenzo has extensive knowledge of the cruising area.
Participants will be able to avail of our new reciprocal Yacht Club of Greece.
Period: Late September or early October
Duration: one week
Proposed Itinerary:
Day 1: arrival in Athens. Dinner (maybe YCG) to meet and brief participants.
Day 2: meet at charter company. Embark and short sail to Aegina. (15 nm). Overnight in harbour
Day 3: depart Aegina for Poros. Maybe lunch stop and a swim on the way? Overnight in port. (17 nm).
Day 4: depart Poros for Hydra/Ermioni. Picturesque sail - Usually downwind. Possible lunch stop and swim on the way. If possible, overnight in Hydra port (small and often crowded) otherwise Ermioni just across). Maybe overnight at anchor with short dinghy ride ashore for dinner) Approx 20 nm
Day 5: departure towards Spetses. Short distance (10/12 nm) but picturesque area to sail. Lunch stop at anchor.
Day 6: maybe long day toward Cape Sounion (40 nm). Visit site. Overnight at anchor.
Day 7: return to Athens (20 nm). Disembark and dinner in Pyreus tavernas. Evening flight to Dublin.
This is obviously weather dependent but mostly in coastal waters offering shelter. Distances are kept short to allow choices between spending more time sailing, visiting places, siestas at anchor etc.
I assume participants may be happy sharing a boat but will have individual cabins. Groups may hire separate boats if preferred. Charter companies require some form of sailing experience proof, such as RYA's ICC for one member of each boat.
If there is sufficient interest, I will make inquiries about costs and dates.
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