Greek Odyssey ’25

The route

Departed Alimos Marina, Athens, on Saturday; returned the following Friday. The whole week stayed in the Saronic Gulf.

The boats

Four boats: three Jeanneau Sun Loft 47s and a Dufour 460, each with its own skipper.

What worked

• The raft-up. Four boats tied together off Aegina.
• Fancy dress night. Held the line. Will hold the line on every trip going forward.

Lessons we’re taking forward

• Pack lighter. The boat has stowage but eight bags compound quickly.
• Build in a quiet day. Day 4 should have been a half-day. Was not.
• Wine. More. Not less.

Who sailed

Anaire

Chris L. (skipper), Natasha M., Gavin D., Max P., Tom R., Nicola W., Axel W., Jess W., Joanne L., Adam R., Cara F., Chris H.

Doronic

Iain S. (skipper), Mike, Gloria C., Nick P., Ben B., Ray B., Ashleigh S., Edward K., Kim P., Kim B., Harvey H., Erling L.

Cytise

Scott F. (skipper), Zoe S., Amanda H., Cat D., Iain C-J., Charlie C-K., Harry L., Simon T., Will K., Guillaume M., Jay B., Mylo G.

Despoina

Vojtech P. (skipper), Conrad S., Tony W., Stuart T., Natalie P., Laurenz T., Suzanne M., Maddie

What’s next

Sicily ’26 is taking cabins now. The Kavala trip (Greece, all-genders-excluding-men) is gathering interest. BVI ’27 is on the slate. Anchor your boots on whichever fits.