First reef before lunch
The mistral arrived an hour early on the crossing to Corsica. We reefed, drank tea in the cockpit and everyone slept well that night.
Small boats.
Long horizons.
Skippered holidays, day charters and sailing lessons on the Adriatic and Aegean, from May to October. Pick a boat, work out the passage and check the wind before you ask us anything.
The fleet
Four boats, all refitted over winter. Every charter comes with a skipper who still enjoys being on the water. Prices are per day; fuel and harbour fees are extra.
Saffron Wind
Gaff-rigged and slow to tack, quick to make friends. Our flagship for week-long group voyages.
- Type
- Gaff schooner
- Length
- 52 ft
- Berths
- 8
- From
- €1,450 / day
Marlin 38
Three cabins, a proper galley and a self-tacking jib that one person can manage.
- Type
- Cruising sloop
- Length
- 38 ft
- Berths
- 6
- From
- €620 / day
Twin Tide
Shallow draught for anchoring close to the beach, and a flat deck for crews who prefer not to heel.
- Type
- Catamaran
- Length
- 42 ft
- Berths
- 8
- From
- €890 / day
Gull
Tiller-steered and forgiving. The boat we use for lessons and first solo sails.
- Type
- Day sailer
- Length
- 22 ft
- Guests
- 4
- From
- €180 / day
Plan a passage
Choose a route or type your own distance. We turn it into hours under sail and a realistic arrival day.
Estimates only. Always check the forecast, tides and local warnings before you leave harbour.
Wind and units
Two small tools we keep open on deck: the Beaufort scale and a converter for the units charts and forecasts love to mix.
Logbook
Gull goes to school
Six first-timers, one afternoon and no capsizes. Tiller, sheet, and a great deal of laughing in a light breeze.
Two nights at anchor
Saffron Wind found a bay with no road access. The cook declared it the best galley view of the season.
Ask about a trip
Tell us when you want to sail and how many of you there are. We usually reply within two working days.