OUR YACHTS

Our teaching yachts reflect the type of yacht that many people want to charter in this area. Yachts in the Aegean tend to be bigger than those you would find in northern Europe. They are less affected by the short Mediterranean seas and more comfortable in a warm climate.

For 2010 we are replacing our teaching yachts and will add details here as we acquire each one. Each of the main yachts will have four cabins, meaning that no-one should be expected to share with someone they do not know.

Phoebe

Phoebe is a 2003 Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2. She has spent most of her life in the Ionian but we are looking forward to introducing her to this part of Greece.

I've seen the Sun Odyssey 45.2 described as "the best charter yacht ever built" and "absolutely ideal for all levels of experience". We wouldn't argue with that. The yacht is a classic Jeanneau design, providing safe, comfortable performance-oriented cruising. She has many features that appeal to us and we're sure our students will agree.

She sports twin wheels to provide good visibility and comfortable steering on all points of sail. Her in-mast furling mainsail is slightly flat-cut to aid the less experienced when bringing the sail in or out. The foresail is padded to help retain shape when reefed.

Her spacious cockpit features double doors at the transom that open out onto the swimming platform, complete with freshwater shower, and she's equipped with a bimini to keep the sun's rays off when required

Phoebe also has built-in air-conditioning and heating which will be appreciated by some, although these can only be used when shore power is available.

She is fitted with all the modern navigation and safety equipment that one would expect, including GMDSS radio, EPIRB, Navtex, GPS plotter etc. We particularly liked her roomy, comfortable chart table area, one of the nicest we have ever seen. It will be ideal when potential Day or Coastal Skippers are on board.

Phoebe will be used for both private and group courses. Her design allows the forward cabin to be converted into a large en-suite cabin for those who prefer to sail with a little more space and privacy. Groups and families will appreciate her four large double cabins.

Southern Cross

Southern Cross is a Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 37, a smaller sister to Phoebe. We managed Southern Cross for the first time last summer and she proved very popular, both as a teaching yacht for couples and for those on their first bareboat experience.

For 2010 she is available for

• Private courses for up to four people - Competent Crew and/ or Day Skipper
• Bareboat charter - at least one person must hold an RYA Day Skipper certificate and at least one other must have sailing experience or Competent Crew
• Two week Learn & Sail courses - first week RYA Day Skipper, second week sail in company with school yachts

Contact us for more details about sailing on Southern Cross.