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Anchoring in Greece – Mediterranean mooring
Even if you are an experienced sailor, anchoring in Greece when sailing the Greek islands can be a daunting experience due to the particularity of the deep and the waters. Anchoring is about safety. Under the very worst conditions – when leaving the anchorage or port is dangerous – you should be able to rely [...]
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Mayday Call while sailing in Greece
Making a Mayday Call while sailing in Greece is not something we wish you; Mayday calls are made when everything else has failed. However, you are supposed to know how to make a mayday call in Greece, even if you have a skipper on board, because something might happen to him and you need to [...]
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How to use the VHF while sailing in Greece
Whether you are experienced or not, you need to know how to use the VHF device while sailing in Greece, if you want to be completely assured about your safety in a potentially hazardous occasion. Your marine VHF radio is obviously your only link to the land while sailing and a very important piece of [...]
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Upwind Sailing in Greece
Sail trimming in Upwind sailing in Greece is of extreme importance if you want to sail fast and safely in the challenging Greek waters. If you are an experienced sailor you know that sail trimming can be taught, but mostly can be felt; the savvy sailors know that no matter what you see and no [...]
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Downwind Sailing in Greece
Downwind Sailing in Greece is almost an art; basically, whenever you want to sail off the wind, you need to pay attention to small details that will determine your speed, your safety and will ensure a happy sailing in Greece and the Greek Islands. There are a few tips and hints that you should be [...]
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Stay Safe when sailing in Greece
Staying safe when sailing in Greece is important and absolutely necessary if you wish to visit all the amazing places in the Greek islands. Your goal is to charter a yacht in Greece, start sailing and having fun. But you know already that the only thing which can really ensure a pleasant and joyful sailing [...]
