A Gentle 7-Day Ionian Sailing Itinerary from Lefkada, Day by Day
A skipper's day-by-day plan for a calm Ionian week from Lefkada, built for families and first-timers: published distances for every leg, the sailing times those brochures leave out, and where to keep the days short.
Charter Security Deposits in Greece and Croatia: Waivers, Insurance and What Gets Charged
A charter security deposit runs from €2,500 to €14,200 depending on the boat and the fleet. Here is what it covers, what a damage waiver really costs, how deposit insurance differs, and how to get the money back.
Hiring a Freelance Skipper: Day Rates, Expenses and Etiquette
A freelance skipper costs about €180-250 a day in Greece and Croatia. The day rate is rarely the surprise: food, travel and the cabin the skipper sleeps in are. Here is the whole arithmetic, plus insurance, licence checks and the etiquette of hiring one.
The Best Time to Sail the Greek Islands: A Month-by-Month Wind Guide
Everyone answers "when should I sail Greece?" with a month. The published wind figures say the island group matters about twice as much. Here is the month-by-month data, by island group, and what each Beaufort number actually feels like on board.
What Does Sailing in Greece Actually Cost Beyond the Charter Fee?
Everyone quotes the boat. Nobody quotes the rest. Here is every line that lands after the charter fee - cleaning, linen, deposits, berths, food and tips - with real 2026 figures and one worked week.
Sailing Greece in the Shoulder Season: What September and Early October Really Cost
Everyone says the shoulder season is cheaper. On published 2026 pricelists a September week is about 13% off the boat, and only about 9% off the whole trip. Here is where the money actually falls, and what the weather does in return.
Sunsail Flotilla vs The Moorings Skippered Charter: An Honest Comparison
A Sunsail flotilla and a Moorings skippered charter answer two different questions. What each really costs in Greece in 2026, where they sail from, and when a private skipper is the better call.
What's It Like Having a Skipper on Board? Cabins, Meals, Etiquette and Tipping
A hired skipper costs you one cabin, one extra set of meals and a little privacy. Here is exactly what that looks like day to day, and what a fair tip is.
Skippered vs Bareboat vs Flotilla vs Cabin Charter: Which Is Right for You?
Bareboat, skippered, flotilla or cabin charter? A licensed skipper compares all four for Greece and Croatia - real 2026 prices, who needs a licence, and who each one actually suits.
Do You Need a Licence to Charter a Boat in Greece?
Bareboat charter in Greece needs a recognised offshore licence and a second experienced crew member. Hire a skipper, though, and you need none at all — here’s the honest breakdown.
A 7-Day Saronic Gulf Sailing Itinerary, Island by Island
The honest, day-by-day version of the week I plan most often out of Athens - six Saronic islands, short hops and sheltered water, ideal for a first skippered charter.
How Much Does a Skippered Sailing Holiday in Greece Really Cost? (2026 Prices)
A licensed skipper publishes his real numbers: boat, skipper, fuel, harbours and food — what a skippered week in Greece actually costs, line by line.