Skippered yacht charters in Greece

If you would like a sailing holiday but do not have the experience to take a boat out on your own, we can arrange for you to have a skipper aboard a private sailing yacht of your choice. A skippered sailing holiday is also ideal for anyone who would like to learn how to sail, the rules of the road, navigation, etc. Your skipper will be your tutor and instructor, and by the time your holiday is over, you will probably have enough confidence to join a flotilla the following year. Together you will plan your route and discuss your preferences. We have no doubt that you will find our skippers to be friendly, hospitable and welcoming. At the same time, they can be discreet and will allow you to maintain your privacy.

In addition to the charter fee for the yacht, you will be responsible for all additional expenses including fuel, water, provisions, skipper's meals, harbour and marina fees, cleaning and security deposit (if requested).

Article about skippered charters - what to expect....

Skipper fees are between 130 - 150 Euros per day. Below are some skipper profiles.

If you are interested in a skippered charter, please fill in the request form or contact us with details of your requirements.

Skipper - Thanasis Raptis

Hello, my name is Thanasis "Thunder" Raptis, I was born in 1966 and I live in Volos on the Greek mainland. My sailing experience since 1988 includes delivering yachts as skipper or crewmember, skippering charter yachts, usually in the Med (Aegean and Ionian seas) and occasionally in the Caribbean and a transatlantic.

Some of my most interesting sailing voyages are:
In 1991 I sailed as crew on a delivery trip from Port Hyeres, South France to Piraeus, Greece, via the Bonifacio and Messina straits.
In 2000 I was the skipper on a charter catamaran, sailing from Martinique to St. Lucia, to St. Vincent and the Grenadines and back.
In 2003 I was crew on a private catamaran, sailing from Antigua to Guadeloupe, to The Saints and back.
In early 2004 I sailed as crew on a private catamaran, from Antigua to St. Bart and on to St. Martin, where I participated in the Heineken Regatta. Then I was delivery crew onboard a 27m luxury yacht, sailing across the Atlantic, from St. Martin to Mallorca, Spain, via the Azores and Gibraltar.
So far I have clocked up approx. 25,000 N.M. in all weather conditions, day and night.
I am familiar with life saving, sea survival, fire and damage control techniques (ex Navy service) and I am First Aid G.R.C. (Greek Red Cross) certified.
I am fluent in English, non-smoker, non-alcohol drinker, I hold a university degree in Economics and a college degree in Hotel Administration.
My interests include anything concerning the sea: swimming, skin diving, spear-fishing, celestial navigation in addition to reading, philosophy, astronomy. I also like meeting people.

Skipper: Marcos Voutsinos (S/Y Alba IV)

Date of Birth: 20 Dec 1957
Nationality: Greek
Owner: S/Y Alba IV, WaveDancer
Born: in the Cyclades (Syros) he knows the area very well, all the little creeks, secluded bays and the best tavernas.
Experience: Marcos has been sailing for most of his life and has acquired more then 250,000 miles in the Caribbean and in the Mediterranean. He has also done world wide yacht deliveries.
Languages: English, some Italian, French and Greek.
Qualities: He is known for his patience and he is very serious and calm. He loves children and they also love him very much. He is a very good guide.

Skipper - Captain George Vlahakis

I was born in 1959 in the beautiful seaside town of Volos. The sea has always attracted me, ever since the moment when I started to take my first steps in life. In 1986 I bought my own yacht, which was followed by another two boats and today I am the owner of a professional tourist sailing yacht. I have plenty of sailing experience as captain, having completed thousands of sea miles in cruises with different types of yachts and yacht deliveries. My knowledge includes: excellent use of sailing and motor yachts combined with the corresponding certificates, yacht maintenance and engineering with many years of experience, life-saving and body guard skills (with two actual rescues and much involvements helping boats which were in immediate danger), knowledge of First Aid techniques from seminars at hospitals and practical experience. (I have also worked as a bodyguard for VIPs.) I speak Greek, English, I don't smoke, I don't drink alcohol, I am friendly and sociable and I am happy to be your guide and instructor around the Greek islands.

Skipper: Christos Nickos Ioannides (S/Y Kallisto)

Nationality: Greek
Date of birth: 3-6-1957
Height: 183
Languages: English fluent, Italian basic
Education: High School
Naval Architecture - Southampton UK
Sailing Education / Experience: Sailing diploma N.O.T.K. 1981
"Cyrenia II" crew 1986-1987, voyage from Mikrolimano to Pafos (experimental archaeology action)
"Macedonia" crew 1992 Atlantic crossing race (third position IMS)
Aegean Rally participation from 1981 until today
Sailing Coach racing level category C (1988 E.I.O.)
Sailing Coach of I.O.B.A. (1990 - 1995)
Sailing Coach racing level category B (1996 E.I.O.)
RYA Yachtmasters Offshore Nr. 23913 (2003)
RYA First Aid course (capital sailing 2003)
RYA/MCA Small craft basic sea survival
RYA/MCA Short range certificate (2003)

Additional:
Captain of sailing leisure vessels from 1981
Sailing to France, Italy, Slovenia, Spain and Greek Waters
More than 1000 days of sailing as a professional skipper

Hobbies
Painting, Photography, Cooking, Reading, Fishing

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www.sailing-yacht-charter-greece.com