Vathi Spend the evening in this delightfully tranquil spot, with your fellow Flotilla friends at the Sunsail Flotilla rum punch party!

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1 Vathi Spend the evening in this delightfully tranquil spot, with your fellow Flotilla friends at the Sunsail Flotilla rum punch party! Club Vounaki Base The ideal starting point, Vounaki has all the facilities you need to begin your Flotilla. Close by Paleros is also a short walk away for some great restaurants. Fiscardo, Kefalonia Famous for being the inspiration behind Captain Corelli s Mandolin, immerse yourself in the idyllic surroundings on this fascinating island. VASSILIKI VATHI KALAMOS VOUNAKI N 5-20 KNOTS SUMMER MEGANISSI 0 10 Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation FISCARDO Abelike Bay, Meganissi Meet up with the rest of your Flotilla on this beautiful spot, for the penultimate night beach BBQ. 16

2 This level 1 Flotilla is perfect for those still honing their skills, with easy line of sight island hops and gentle winds. Enjoy an abundance of picturesque villages and tranquil spots, lined with traditional tavernas serving delicious freshly cooked cuisine. Perfect for beginners Easy, relaxed sailing conditions Quaint fishing villages Excellent nightlife Short hops or full on sailing The waters of the southern Ionian Sea are well-protected and the seas generally flat, with conditions in the northern Ionian more demanding. Temperature: Avg 28º (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Marina, Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: 5-20 knots (6-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Sunday Arrival airport: Preveza Transfer time: 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 33i Sunsail Oceanis 373 Sunsail 36i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39i Sunsail Oceanis 343 Sunsail Oceanis 393 Greece - Vounaki ITINERARY Day 1: Vounaki Day 2: Vathi Day 3: Vassiliki Day 4: Fiscardo Day 5: Free Day Day 6: Abelike Bay Day 7: Vounaki CLUB FLOTILLA Also available in Vounaki Base - Greece PRICES FROM 1710 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 05/05/

3 N 5-20 KNOTS SUMMER VARKO BAY VOUNAKI MARINA Kefalonia Stop off at Lake Melissani. Watch out for Loggerhead Turtles and enjoy the traditional tavernas on this stunning island. SIVOTA SPARTOCHORI KALAMOS Varko Bay Go for a swim before having fun with your new found friends at the beach party in this idyllic bay. FISCARDO 0 10 Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation Sivota, Levkas On this pretty fishing village, you will mainly find fellow sailors enjoying the peaceful ambience on this quaint island. 18

4 This is one of our newer Flotilla routes, and perfect for those who have recently found their sea legs or those looking for a relaxing sail. The Ionian is an incredible sailing area and we promise to have found the best bits for you to discover. Perfect for beginners Easy, relaxed sailing conditions Wildlife and sealife Excellent nightlife Short hops or full on sailing Calm waters and generally flat seas. Gentle morning breezes pick up in the afternoon. Temperature: Avg 28ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Marina, Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: 5-20 knots (6-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Sunday Arrival airport: Preveza Transfer time: 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 33i Sunsail Oceanis 343 Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 373 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 39i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Greece - Kefalonia ITINERARY Day 1: Vounaki Marina Day 2: Spartochori Day 3: Fiscardo Day 4: Sivota Day 5: Free Day Day 6: Varko Bay Day 7: Vounaki Marina Spartochori, Meganissi The whitewashed village of Spartohori, which is perched on a hill over Spiglia Bay, is one of those places that you just have to see for yourself! Take a climb up the 167 steps meandering through olive groves for a view across mainland Greece that is out of this world; then head back to the marina for your punch party. Also available in Vounaki - Greece PRICES FROM 1710 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 05/05/

5 N 5-20 KNOTS SUMMER Port Athene Whether you feel like relaxing or having a great night out, you can do it here! Watch the Greek dancing or simply relax in the unspoilt bay. Kalamos Town Dine ashore with the rest of your Flotilla, sampling the delicious local cuisine on this beautifully traditional Greek Island. Port Leone Spend the night swapping sea tales and getting to know your fellow Flotilla sailors over a drink at the Beach BBQ. 20

6 Perfect for families Easy, relaxed sailing conditions Traditional Greece Picturesque anchorages Short hops Winds are calm in the mornings and can pick up in the afternoon. Seas are flat and there are short distances between ports. Temperature: Avg 28ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Marina, Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: 5-20 knots (6-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Sunday Arrival airport: Preveza Transfer time: 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Greece - Kalamos Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 343 Sunsail 33i Sunsail Oceanis 373 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 39i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Experience the delights of some of the most beautiful islands in the Ionian, on this Flotilla route. Kalamos is perfect for families and couples looking for a relaxed holiday. Also available in Vounaki - Greece ITINERARY Day 1: Vounaki Marina Day 2: Port Athene Day 3: Kioni Day 4: Free Day Day 5: Port Leone Day 6: Kalamos Town Day 7: Vounaki Marina PRICES FROM 1710 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 05/05/

7 CORFU Spartochori Take a walk above the bay to some awe-inspiring viewing points, at this cobbled Greek village. MANDRAKI LAKKA PAXOS 0 30 PLATERIA SIVOTA MOURTOS PARGA GAIOS Parga Enjoy an exhilarating sail along the coast to Parga, and visit the Venetian castle. Mandraki, Corfu Moor up here with your lazy lines, at Corfu s old town and spend some time relaxing on board, surrounded by beauty. Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation IONIAN SEA VONITSA Vounaki Marina You couldn t wish for a better place to start and end your sailing holiday enjoy a variety of watersports, spa treatments and much more at Sunsail s one stop sailing shop! LEVKAS TOWN LEVKAS SPARTOCHORI PREVEZA VOUNAKI MEGANISSI N 5-20 KNOTS SUMMER 22

8 Perfect for the more adventurous Easy, relaxed sailing conditions Quaint fishing villages National parks Levkas Canal Conditions slightly more demanding with longer distances and more wind in this area of the Ionian. Temperature: Avg 28ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Marina, Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: 5-20 knots (6-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Sunday Arrival airport: Preveza Transfer time: 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 33i Sunsail Oceanis 343 Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 373 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 39i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Greece - Paxos On this two week Flotilla you will be able to enjoy a true taste of Greece as you sail into the northern islands of Corfu and Paxos, making the most of sailing in the incredible Ionian Sea. ITINERARY Day 1: Vounaki Marina Day 2: Levkas Town Day 3: Gaios Day 4: Lakka Day 5: Free sailing Day 6: Mandraki Day 7: Free sailing Day 8: Sivota Mourtos Day 9: Parga Day 10: Vonitsa Day 11: Vonitsa Day 12: Meganissi Day 13: Spartochori Day 14: Vounaki Marina Also available in Vounaki - Greece PRICES FROM 3340 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 05/05/

9 Vassiliki, Levkas Visit this bustling town and enjoy the local nightlife on offer. Sivota, Levkas This picturesque small port village is sheltered and has many waterfront restaurants. Perfect for dining with new friends. IONIAN SEA VASSILIKI 0 15 Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation LEVKAS SPARTOCHORI SIVOTA MEGANISSI VOUNAKI PORT ATHENE PORT KALAMOS KASTOS Vathi, Ithaca This idyllic spot is nestled at the end of a long deep bay where you can immerse yourself in the charming atmosphere as you gaze at the surrounding mountains. FISCARDO KEPHALONIA FRIKES VATHI ITHACA N 5-20 KNOTS SUMMER 24

10 Perfect for relaxing Short and long distances Villages and towns Secluded bays and anchorages Gentle winds in the morning which build in the afternoon. Generally flat seas. Temperature: Avg 28ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Marina, Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: 5-20 knots (6-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Sunday Arrival airport: Preveza Transfer time: 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 33i Sunsail Oceanis 343 Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 373 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 39i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Greece - Ithaca Cruise through these inviting waters and explore the beautiful islands of Levkas, Ithaca and Kefalonia. Perfect anchorages, quiet fishing villages and hillsides lined with whitewashed houses are just some of the reasons that the Ionian remains one of our most popular sailing areas. ITINERARY Day 1: Vounaki Marina Day 2: Spartochori Day 3: Sivota Day 4: Frikes Day 5: Vathi Day 6: Free sailing Day 7: Free sailing Day 8: Fiscardo Day 9: Vassiliki Day 10: Port Kastos Day 11: Free Sailing Day 12: Port Kalamos Day 13: Port Athene Day 14: Vounaki Marina Also available in Vounaki - Greece PRICES FROM 3340 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 05/05/

11 N KNOTS VOLOS SUMMER GULF OF VOLOS PALEO TRIKERI MILINA KOUKANARIES SKIATHOS SKOPELOS GLOSSA KHONDRI AMMOS 0 20 Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation PEGADI Paleo Trikeri, Gulf of Volos Enjoy a peaceful stop in this sleepy fishing village, and take a stroll up the hill to the old Virgin Mary monastery. Choose to get around this small island by foot, boat or donkey! Khondri Ammos Explore the southern side of the Trikeri Peninsula as you make your way here for the Flotilla Beach BBQ. 26

12 Scattered around the beautiful blue Aegean Sea you will find the islands of the Sporades. As you sail among these peaceful Greek islands, known for their dense vegetation and mountainous backdrops, you will discover historical treasures as well as some of the best beaches in Greece. Visit the set of Mamma Mia! Old traditional Greece Beautiful beaches Delicious fish restaurants Short hops or more challenging longer sails During the cruising season of April to October, the skies are cloudless and the weather warm. Temperature: Avg 29ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Anchorages and Line Ashore Wind speed: knots (12-23 mph) Flight durations: 4 hours Departure day: Friday Arrival airport: Volos Transfer time: 1 hour Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. Virtually no marina facilities, and very few mooring fees. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 36i Sunsail 39i Sunsail 33i Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail Oceanis 393 Greece - Milina Also available in Milina - Greece ITINERARY Day 1: Milina Day 2: Paleo Trikeri Day 3: Koukanaries Day 4: Glossa, Skopelos Day 5: Khondri, Ammos Day 6: Pegadi, Gulf of Volos Day 7: Milina PRICES FROM 1640 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 2 weeks departing on 04/05/2012. Koukanaries, Skiathos Backed by pine forests and a pleasant little resort, this mile long sandy crescent is known for being one of the best beaches in Greece. 27

13 VOLOS Patitiri, Alonissos Here you will find many small tavernas for a tasty meal. Don t miss a trip to see the remains of the old capital high on the hill, where an earthquake destroyed many houses in Koukanaries, Skiathos Stop here and enjoy one of the most beautiful beaches in Greece, spend the day here and really unwind. GULF OF VOLOS MILINA SKIATHOS STENI VALA PERISTIRI AMALOUPOULIS PALEO TRIKERI KOUKANARIES GLOSSA PATITIRI PANORMUS N KNOTS PEGADI Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation SUMMER Pegadi, Gulf of Volos Watch out for playful dolphins as you sail through the clear warm waters onto this quaint fishing village. Steni Vala, Alonissos This typically Greek village sits amongst an idyllic setting, and is the perfect place to admire the view whilst relaxing on board your yacht. 28

14 Quaint villages Plenty of traditional restaurants Longer sailing passages White washed towns Enjoy good, consistent winds and with open water cruising. Winds gentler in July and August. Temperature: Avg 29ºC (84ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: May to October Type of mooring: Anchorages and Line Ashore Wind speed: knots (12-23 mph) Flight durations: 4 hours Departure day: Friday Arrival airport: Volos Transfer time: 1 hour Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. Virtually no marina facilities, and very few mooring fees. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 33i Sunsail 39i Greece - Pelagos & Trikeri Traditional Greek tavernas are a plenty as you sail through the enchanting Golf of Volos, hopping elegantly from one charming island to another. ITINERARY Day 1: Milina Day 2: Amaloupoulis, Gulf of Volos Day 3: Pegadi, Gulf of Volos Day 4: Koukanaries, Skiathos Day 5: Glossa, Skopelos Day 6: Free Sailing Day 7: Patitiri, Alonissos Day 8: Steni Vala, Alonissos Day 9: Peristiri island Day 10: Free Sailing Day 11: Free Sailing Day 12: Panormous, Skopelos Day 13: Paleo Trikeri, Gulf of Volos Day 14: Milina These flotilla run the same route on alternative weeks throughout the season. Also available in Pelagos & Trikeri - Greece PRICES FROM 3215 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 04/05/2012. Remote control for the fuel pumping systems have been fitted, which can be operated from a yacht to avoid overfill. 29

15 KORFOS EPIDAVROS AEGINA POROS PERDIKA ATHENS HYDRA 0 20 Nautical Miles Not to be used for navigation N KNOTS SUMMER Epidavros base Jump in a taxi and head to the ancient amphitheatre which dates back to the 6th century BC, and is famous for its legendary acoustics. Perdika Watch the stunning sunset from one of the many fish tavernas that line the picturesque harbour, in this delightful coastal village. Hydra This beautiful bustling harbour with narrow cobbled streets is the place that the jet setters like to call the St Tropez of the Saronic. 30

16 Set sail from our base in the Peloponnese and enter the enchanting sailing ground of the Saronic Gulf. Discover a mythological land dotted with ancient ruins, striking architecture, quaint waterside towns and rugged hillsides. Ancient ruins Enchanting sailing area Striking architecture Picturesque harbours Stronger summer winds Generally consistent winds. Sheltered and calm seas in the Saronic Gulf area. Temperature: Averaging 28ºC (82ºF) Tidal range: Approximately 0-1 metre Best time of year to sail: April to October Type of mooring: Jetty and Stern to Wind speed: knots (12-23 mph) Flight durations: 3 hours 30 mins Departure day: Saturday Arrival airport: Athens Transfer time: 1 hour 45 minutes Additional information: It is a requirement for sailing in Greece to have certification approved by Sunsail. NEW YACHTS FOR 2012 Premier Plus Yacht available (less than 1 year old) Premier Yacht available (less than 3 years old) Classic Yacht (3-6 years old) Please see page 62 for full yacht details and plans. Sunsail 36i Sunsail Oceanis 393 Sunsail 32i Sunsail 39 Sunsail 33i Sunsail 39i Greece - Epidavros Also available in nearby Athens base - Greece Poros Following a picturesque sail to this cosmopolitan island, you will be spoilt for choice with a host of dockside cafes and tavernas; perfect for a relaxing drink or a fun night out! PRICES FROM 1640 Subject to availability - Skippers require cabin, the charterer is responsible for providing their food. Price based on 4 people sharing a Sunsail 32i classic, for 1 week departing on the 04/05/2012. ITINERARY Day 1: Epidavros base Day 2: Perdika Day 3: Hydra Day 4: Free Sailing Day 5: Poros Day 6: Korfos Day 7: Epidavros base 31

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