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Mike Poole has written 10 reviews in 10 countries.
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Sailing in Saronic Islands, Greece
Greece has almost nine and a half thousand miles of coastline. That is a lot of sailing! Our research shows that the Ionian Sea is the most popular area to charter a yacht in Greece. Most companies operate out of the island of Corfu (or Kerkyra to the locals) which is only 3 miles from Albania. We liked sailing in the Aegean from Athens, mooring at town quays or anchoring in virtually deserted bays. If you like ancient history then Greece will be your playground. The sunniest months in Greece are July and August when the temperature will reach 32 degrees but with a minimum winter temperature of 13 degrees yachting happens all year. |
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Sailing in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
This Caribbean area stretches from St Vincent in the North down towards Grenada in the South. Yachts have been chartered in Kingston (the capital of St Vincent) for centuries. This area has a rich maritime history, much of it in and around Admiralty Bay. For nature lovers the Tobago Cays in the Grenadines provide an unspoilt anchorage to go snorkelling. |
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Sailing in Scotland, United Kingdom
Yacht chartering in the United Kingdom happens in two main areas. The South Coast is the busier of the two with thousands of yachts being centred around the Solent area. The climate here can be very nice in the summer months. The West coast of Scotland is quieter and in our opinion more beautiful but the sun here is less predictable and it does rain a fair amount. Not a problem though, as the saying goes "there is no such thing as bad weather, only bad clothing", so do what the Yacht Charter Guide team do, wrap up in Musto’s best gear and visit this unspoilt coastline. |
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Sailing in Balearic Islands, Spain
The America`s Cup in the East coast city of Valencia has seen a large rise for charters in and around the city. The most popular yacht charter destination in Spain remains the Balearic Islands. These are perfect for the clubber, especially if they want to pay a visit to Ibiza. As well as the usual week long charters day charters are available for tourists who want to try it while on holiday. If you are in search of winter sun then the Canary Islands are worth considering. On a week long voyage from the Spanish mainland to the Canary Islands I witnessed the sea temperature increasing by one degree centigrade every day. |
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Sailing in , Norway
It may not be the first thing that you would associate with Norway but the climate can prove to be nice and mild even in the Lofoten Islands to the North of the Arctic Circle. Consider chartering a yacht in Norway for a holiday where you really do get away from it all. There are few charter destinations where you will often see whales but this is on that list. The Norwegian coast is also unrivalled in its magnificent fjords dropping into the sea. Less well known are the virtually non-existent tides (which I still do not understand). It is not all Fjords though. Consider visiting the Intra-coastal waterway. The charter season in Norway only lasts from April to August but choosing Norway for your charter holiday will be an unforgettable experience. |
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