Itineraries · Ionian Islands
Two departure ports in the Ionian Sea: Corfu in the north, facing Epirus and Albania, or Lefkada in the middle, among Meganisi, Ithaca and Kefalonia. Gentler winds, green islands and sheltered anchorages.
Boat, skipper and route in one price. 1, 2 or 3 weeks from the same port: the longer you stay, the further we go. Good to know →
North Ionian · Departing from Corfu
Six legs between Corfu, the Epirus coast, Paxos and Antipaxos: short passages, turquoise coves and a final day under sail up the Corfu channel.
With Yassir as skipper: explore the coves by paddle board or Subnado underwater scooter →
Getting there
Corfu airport (CFU): direct flights from all over Europe in season, then 15 to 20 min by taxi to the marina.
Via Athens: a domestic flight Athens – Corfu of about 1 hour.
Distances are approximate. The route adapts every day to the wind and weather.
Day 1 · ≈ 12 nm
Boarding in Corfu, safety briefing and a first crossing of the channel to the mainland. Evening in a small fishing harbour, grilled fish on the quay.
Day 2 · ≈ 15 nm
Sailing down the Epirus coast to the Sivota islets: turquoise lagoons, white-sand coves and swimming at anchor.
Day 3 · ≈ 10 nm
A short hop to Parga, its colourful houses and Venetian castle. Anchor off Valtos beach, dinner in town.
Day 4 · ≈ 12 nm
Out to sea towards Paxos. Arrive in Gaios through its narrow channel between the island and St Nicholas islet. Olive groves and small tavernas.
Day 5 · ≈ 14 nm
A swimming stop at Antipaxos, at Voutoumi and Vrika beaches, some of the clearest water in Greece. In the afternoon, up the wild west coast of Paxos, past cliffs and sea caves, to the sheltered bay of Lakka.
Day 6 · ≈ 30 nm
The longest leg: back up the Corfu channel, often under sail with the afternoon north-westerly. Last evening in Corfu.
South Ionian · Departing from Lefkada
Six legs between Lefkada, Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Ithaca and northern Kefalonia: green islands, small harbours and sheltered waters, ideal for a first week at sea.
With Yassir as skipper: explore the coves by paddle board or Subnado underwater scooter →
Getting there
Preveza-Aktion airport (PVK): direct flights from many European cities in season, then 25 min by taxi to Lefkada marina.
Via Athens: a domestic flight to Preveza, or about 4.5 h by road or bus (KTEL) from Athens; the island is linked to the mainland by a bridge.
Distances are approximate. The route adapts every day to the wind and weather.
Day 1 · ≈ 12 nm
Boarding in Lefkada, safety briefing, then down the canal and the east coast to Meganisi. Anchor in a green-water bay, evening in Vathi.
Day 2 · ≈ 8 nm
A short crossing to Kalamos, a wild, mountainous island. Arrive in the small harbour of Episkopi, tavernas on the quay.
Day 3 · ≈ 14 nm
A swimming stop at Kastos, the smallest inhabited island around, then west to Ithaca, Odysseus's island. Night in Kioni, a small harbour tucked into a bay.
Day 4 · ≈ 6 nm
Across the Ithaca channel to Fiskardo, in northern Kefalonia: Venetian houses spared by the 1953 earthquake and a lively harbour.
Day 5 · ≈ 9 nm
Round the northern tip of Kefalonia and along the wild, steep west coast to the village of Assos and its Venetian castle. Swim near Myrtos.
Day 6 · ≈ 28 nm
The longest leg: north along the west coast of Lefkada, past white cliffs and Porto Katsiki beach, often under sail in the north-westerly. Back to Lefkada.
Optional
Two extras to add to your week, to explore the sea in a different way.
Photo by Leo Visions
On the water
An inflatable paddle board on board to explore coves, follow the cliffs or paddle ashore from the anchorage. Easy to pick up, for all ages.
€100per week
Under the water
A compact, lightweight underwater scooter to glide beneath the surface with mask and snorkel: seagrass, rocks and fish, without effort. A fun way to explore the seabed around the boat.
€160per week
On every programme (cruise, coaching or two-week voyage): the equipment travels with me.
Depending on the departure port. Easy from Athens, Lavrio and Lefkada. From Mykonos, Paros or Rhodes, on request: the equipment has to come by ferry, so ask me when you book.
Prices are per week, whatever the number of people on board.
Good to know
From €1,100 per person for the week: the boat, Yassir as your skipper, and a route planned with you and adapted to the weather. The exact price depends on your dates, the boat and the size of your group.
Fuel, harbour fees, provisioning, the skipper’s meals and the skipper’s travel to the departure port, as well as your own travel. Optional: the paddle board and the Subnado.
I reply with availability, a few boats suited to your group, each with its quote, and a sample route. It is free and with no obligation: nothing is booked until you have chosen and confirmed.
Weeks run from Saturday to Saturday, as with almost every boat in Greece: you board on Saturday and leave the boat the following Saturday morning. Two-week voyages follow the same rhythm.
A deposit confirms your week, and the rest is paid before or on the day of departure. The exact amounts and dates are written in your quote.
No. I take care of navigation, manoeuvres and safety. If you'd like, I'm happy to show you how to helm or trim a sail.
Yes, of course. Child lifejackets, short legs, sheltered anchorages and swimming: the cruise is built around the family's pace.
We choose legs and timings according to the weather, with short passages and plenty of time at anchor. A catamaran, being more stable, is also a good option.
Yassir Benchelah · Yauna Sailing
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