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The Moorings (Levkas)
Rating
8
Submission date:
5/6/07 | Charter
date: June 2004
Submitted by: James | From: Canada
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 51 - 60
Submitted by: James | From: Canada
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 51 - 60
Best starting location in Greece
I have sailed a few times in Greece and of the various take off ports, Lefkas is my favorite. It is a bit less populated than Corfu and Athens, while the sailing remains quite easy. Many, many places to go and of course great food and drink.
Moorings is good but expensive, we went with them on owners' time so price was not an object.
Moorings is good but expensive, we went with them on owners' time so price was not an object.
Barefoot Yacht Charters (Calliaqua)
Rating
1
Submission date:
3/8/08 | Charter
date: February 2008
Submitted by: Karen | From: Canada
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 51 - 60
Submitted by: Karen | From: Canada
Type of sailor: Ancient Mariner (5+ years) | Age: 51 - 60
Beware Poorly Maintained Yachts
We just returned from chartering Kuatro,this Kronos 45.
St Vincent & the Grenadines is an absolutely stunning area to sail in. Worth going back?? Yes! With Barefoot? Never in a million years!
The following is a list of the problems that we found with this yacht.
None of the indicators for fuel or water work.
The head of the jib failed at the shackle.
The upper fridge section in the port hull is not connected and is just a “cool box” without any drainage where you could use ice.
The port engine drive system failed, either in the transmission or the gearing to the prop shaft.
The port engine refrigeration compressor failed.
The port swim ladder attachment fittings are worn loose to the point that we did not trust it to support a person and left it stowed.
The starboard side of the trampoline failed while we were preparing to anchor and we almost lost a crew member overboard.
As an observation, all of the hatches in the hulls are too small to use as a secondary means of egress.
This seems like a tired old boat in need of some TLC.
St Vincent & the Grenadines is an absolutely stunning area to sail in. Worth going back?? Yes! With Barefoot? Never in a million years!
The following is a list of the problems that we found with this yacht.
None of the indicators for fuel or water work.
The head of the jib failed at the shackle.
The upper fridge section in the port hull is not connected and is just a “cool box” without any drainage where you could use ice.
The port engine drive system failed, either in the transmission or the gearing to the prop shaft.
The port engine refrigeration compressor failed.
The port swim ladder attachment fittings are worn loose to the point that we did not trust it to support a person and left it stowed.
The starboard side of the trampoline failed while we were preparing to anchor and we almost lost a crew member overboard.
As an observation, all of the hatches in the hulls are too small to use as a secondary means of egress.
This seems like a tired old boat in need of some TLC.
Elite Island Yachts (Calliaqua)
Rating
10
Submission date:
10/8/07 | Charter
date: June 2006
Submitted by: Lori | From: United States
Type of sailor: Crew only | Age: 41 - 50
Submitted by: Lori | From: United States
Type of sailor: Crew only | Age: 41 - 50
the greatest experience
We sailed on board this week as a test "timeshare". The weekly rate was reduced, and this cruise is the best bargain around!
The cats are great, in excellent shape, and the staff is wonderful. They really know how to provide a happy and relaxing time.
The meals are delicious, and the itinerary is perfect.
I just can't say enough good about Elite Island Yachts.
The cats are great, in excellent shape, and the staff is wonderful. They really know how to provide a happy and relaxing time.
The meals are delicious, and the itinerary is perfect.
I just can't say enough good about Elite Island Yachts.
Sunsail (Vounaki)
Rating
9
Submission date:
12/31/06 | Charter
date: March 2003
Submitted by: Alison | From: United Kingdom
Type of sailor: Crew only | Age: 41 - 50
Submitted by: Alison | From: United Kingdom
Type of sailor: Crew only | Age: 41 - 50
Great people, great time
Really liked this trip. We could go anywhere, but kept thing line of sight, which was no problem in the islands around the base. Most the crew were new at the game, but it was not a problem - it is possible to take a boat out with only a quick primer from Sunsail (assuming some experience). The staff were brilliant, supporting us in every way, knowing all the spots we should go given our interests (culture and good food). Really great.