How about some laid back SAILING and getting to know some small out of the way islands in Greece? Five Women only - perhaps you and a couple of friends... Captain Christy Invites you to join her women only sailing trip Check your diary - 8 Days from June 6 2017 NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! This is a RELAXING no stress trip, not competitive or difficult sailing; wind, we have, but I do everything I can to make it a comfortable enjoyable trip. … [Read more...]
Women Sailing Greek Islands
July 15-23. 3-4 guests, possibly 5 with Captain Christy who has 20 years experience captaining in these islands. www.ratherbesailing.org or write to captain@ratherbesailing.org Come to the lesser known islands of Greece to BE a sailor... Let your hair down...and let it blow in the wind! Swim in crystal clear waters,(swimming attire optional...) Anchor in quiet bays, visit small non touristy islands. If you like, learn a bit … [Read more...]
Greek Sailing Adventure for Women
Our last post focused on adventure travel for women - perhaps your idea of a holiday is not exploring the wilderness. How about this one from Wild Women Expeditions - A Greek Goddess Sailing Adventure. Dreaming of crystal-clear sapphire waters, whitewashed villages, history laden ruins, lively Greek culture and divine cuisine fresh from the land or sea? On our Wild Women sailing adventure on a private yacht cruising from Greece’s capital city … [Read more...]
Sailing in Norway
Featured Post by Sietske Meerloo Join her Sailing in Norway trip in July this year She runs a travel company for women called VakanShe Back to Basics From the plane I can see Finnmark, the most Northerly province of Norway. Finnmark is, because of its size, the largest province of this Scandinavian country but it is the least populated. I have a window seat and I can see the sea, impressive fjords and snowy mountains. After I had booked my … [Read more...]
Sailing in the Greek Islands
Who would not want to do this? Captain Christy - yes you get a woman captain! Christy has one more booking for 2016 and would LOVE a group of women. June 5 this year 2015 one week trip riding the wind in the Greek Islands aboard Pwyll: a 45' sailing sloop. Up to 5 women, we need at least 3 to make it "a go". If we get 3, the cost is 950 euro each, if we get 5, 600 euro. This is a live aboard cruise among the islands of the Dodecanese, … [Read more...]
Celebrate Sailing and the Summer Sailstice
Summer Sailstice is the global sailing holiday celebrated on the weekend closest to the summer solstice in the Northern Hemisphere. This international event was founded in 2001 to connect the global sailing community in a fun, creative, multifaceted, multi-location sailing holiday. Every year, Summer Sailstice connects over 19,000 sailors all over the world—cruisers, racers and recreational—to celebrate and showcase life under sail. It has … [Read more...]
Diary of a girl at Sea – Sailing for the first time!
A Guest Post by Denise Bevan After living in Antigua for a year I decided it was time to learn to sail! Antigua really is the Mecca of sailing in the Caribbean, so this was the place to do it I thought. After making some enquiries, I decided to make a booking with Miramar Sailing – a company based in Jolly Harbour where I live. Being a complete beginner, I was advised to book the RYA Competent Crew Course; there was also the opportunity to … [Read more...]
Can we Go to Greece? YES!
Captain Christy runs small sailing trips in Greece and Turkey and writes: Thanks to the mass media, Greece and our sailing tourism is so down, you find the media discouraging people to come to Greece when most the tourists are needed. Nothing has changed here - (sun, sea and Greek ruins change little) and without the crowds, it is even better! I am running my trips as always. Economic and environmental disasters can have a huge impact on small … [Read more...]
Sailing the Greek Islands with Captain Christy
Knowing everything about a sailboat or navigation, is not necessary to begin to sail, or enjoy sailing. I started sailing "feet first" - crossing the Atlantic before I knew anything about sailboats. I have learned to teach other women how to enjoy learning to sail by just feel and intuition; using my own experience as an example. So writes Captain Christy who runs a sailing charters for 4-8 in the Greek Islands Join a women only crew 7-15 June … [Read more...]