boat hire in Zakynthos · Altantic — 49 (1996)
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Altantic - 49 | 4 Cabins
Day trips. South sailing trip (Zakynthos main port to the south - more relaxing area protected from extreme wind gusts with the famous turtles caretta-caretta and nice small beaches and amazing caves . The boat departs at 9am from the port of Zakynthos. The trip takes about 9 hours. From Zakynthos town harbour we sail southeast wards along the wonderful green coastline of Vasilikos. After rounding cape Gerakas we enter the “National Marine Park” the protected sea turtle “Caretta-Caretta” area. In the bay of Laganas we pass the islands Pelouzo and Marathonisi and steer for the blue caves of Keri. Under the high cliffs we stop for swimming and snorkelling in one of the caves, after which we head for the small fishing village where the meal can take place in a seaside restaurant of Limni Keriou. There you have enough time to go to one of the tavernas, to do shopping or enjoy the village beach. Depending on wind we will now sail back close to the turtle island Marathonisi through Laganas bay. Here in the warm waters we hopefully get a closer look on a sea-turtle and head back for the port. We try to find you lovely places for relaxing, swimming and snorkelling. The program is depending on wind and weather-conditions. Sailing experience is not needed but you are more than welcome to participate in hoisting the sails etc. Your skipper will try to answer all your questions We do advice you to bring some extra clothing is usually a bit fresher. North sailing trip ( Zakynthos main port to the north- with the famous beach shipwreck , always weather permitted ) The boat departs at 9am from the port of Zakynthos. The trip takes about 9 hours. The first destination for swim stop is the Blue Caves. After the Blue Caves, we visit the famous Shipwreck. Dependence of weather condition and boats traffic passengers in agreement with the captain can choose to swim either on crowded beaches or in isolated ones nearby. Steering back to the port of Zakynthos the meal can take place in a seaside restaurant ( Mikro Nisi ). In consultation with the captain, the passenger can choose a last swim in Xygia beach before we sail back to Zakynthos port . Sailing experience is not needed but you are more than welcome to participate in hoisting the sails etc. Your skipper will try to answer all your questions We do advice you to bring some extra clothing is usually a bit fresher. Included in daily cruises: - Skipper - Fuel - Fruits - Refreshments Multi-day Cruises: Around ionion Islands We would be glad to receive your messages through Scansail if you are interested!
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Alexandros, was born in Chania, Crete. -In 1994 he graduated Lakis' Kyriakidis sailing school with an open seas skipper license. In 1995 he sailed around the Aegean and Ionian seas with a friend and fellow skipper. The voyage lasted 5 months and covered 1500 miles. In 1997 he moved to Zakynthos where he begun working as a skipper on a vessel offering daily cruises, where he continues to do so until today, with love and respect to the sea and his guests. In 2006 he purchased Soliton, an Atlantic 49 ft. sailing vessel where is currently the skipper and co-owner. At the end of the sailing cruise season he organizes and participates in vessel transportation. In 2001 he transported a sailboat from Zakynthos, Greece to Bremen, Germany for a tolal distance of 1700 miles, including the river channel system. In 2003 he transported another vessel from Zakynthos to Italy, where he circumnavigated Sicily for a total of 1100 miles. In 2015 he crossed the Atlantic on a sailing trip from Athens, Greece to Martinique in the Caribbean for a total of 5200 miles. In 2016 he sailed from Zakynthos to Dubrovnik Croation for a total of 700 miles. Also in 2016 he was awarded the "Master of Yacht" license from the ISSA international sailing school.
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Location of the sailboat: Ζακυνθος, Zakynthos
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