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Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Corfu Sailing Journal by Kali, Nautilus Yachting

Flying on what felt like the very first flight from Gatwick airport, our three-hour Easyjet flight to Greece meant that we arrived in Corfu just before lunch, giving us the entire afternoon to get prepped and ready for the week. Stepping out of the airport into what felt like UK rain and drizzle we were... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Antigua Sailing Journal by Helen, Nautilus Yachting

We’re in Antigua on the edge of Caribbean season. The winds predicted for the week are between 20-30kn with some rain from the squalls off the Atlantic and 1-1.5m swell, but also plenty of sunshine and temps of around 27-30deg. On arrival at the base we received a briefing re the boat, a 41ft Oceanis,... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Diary of the Ionian Flotilla Lead Crew by Bella, Flotilla Skipper

The life of a flotilla lead crew! Oh where to start?! This year will be my second season working as flotilla skipper on the Ionian flotilla and I am enjoying it more and more as time goes on. I have been sailing since I was 6 years old, am a yachtmaster offshore and recently completed... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Corfu Flotilla Sailing Journal by Isla, Nautilus Yachting

I had the incredible experience of working as part of a lead crew as the flotilla host in Corfu in 2022.  I feel very lucky to have been given this opportunity to visit some spectacular destinations and meet fantastic people who will be friends for life.  Here is my experience of what a typical week... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

South Ionian Sailing Journal by Louise, Nautilus Yachting

This year, it was time to return to where we first fell in love with sailing, the beautiful South Ionian where our passion for charter holidays started! To take advantage of cheaper and quieter mid-week flights, we decided to head out to Greece a couple of days ahead of our charter to explore the wonderful... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Volos Sailing Journal by Helen, Nautilus Yachting

We have just landed in what appears to be the middle of a military base. Looking out of the airplane window we see a lot of decommissioned helicopters and jets. We are in Volos airport and it feels a little like landing in Greece 20 years ago, yet Volos is the 6th biggest city in... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Trogir Sailing Journal by Kali, Nautilus Yachting

Fresh from passing my day skipper, I spent quite a while umming and ahhing as to where I should take the family for our first solo sailing holiday. But when a brand new (2022) Oceanis 40.1 popped up in Trogir during the October half-term, for under £1000, it seemed almost obvious our decision was being... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Dubrovnik Sailing Journal by Helen Inder, Nautilus Yachting

Arriving from Dubrovnik airport, once we are dropped off by our Uber at the marina entrance it is a short pleasant walk to our yacht that we are boarding in ACI Dubrovnik. The marina is built on the site of a ruined Venetian palace and medieval pine and cypress tree park. As we walk under... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Sardinia Sailing Journal by Hannah, Nautilus Yachting

This was my first time sailing in Italy and I was beyond impressed with not only the fantastic sailing winds but also the variety of jaw-dropping scenery. As a crew, we were pleasantly surprised by the manageable sailing distances between a range of daytime and overnight anchorages and ports, which easily allows for itineraries taking... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

Sardinia Sailing Journal by Louise, Nautilus Yachting

Supplied by Louise, Nautilus Yachting What better way to mark a special birthday than sailing with a group of  your closest friends.  We could not have chosen a more stunning, glamorous destination.  Sailing from Sardinia with Boomerang Charter over to Corsica and back.   This heady mix of uniquely Sardinian & Corsican culture, language, wine and food delivered... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

British Virgin Islands Sailing Journal by Hannah, Nautilus Yachting

This was my second time sailing in the British Virgin Islands. The first was 5 years ago. This time I returned with a large group of friends (11 in total) and an even larger catamaran (Fountaine Pajot 47 “Island Nomad”) to a fully reopened BVI in the build up to just before Christmas for a... Read more

Sailing Journal - South Ionian, Sun Odyssey 440

RYA Day Skipper Training Journal by Kali, Nautilus Yachting

Keen to complete the Day Skipper I enrolled in the Aegean Learn to Sail programme. I am by no means a great sailor, having simply sailed dinghies at school many years ago, I prepared for the course with two weeks on the water being ship's first mate/lacky. Plus in the lead-up to my course studied... Read more