2022 @ 2021 Prices
Secure your perfect 2022 sailing holiday
We’re offering 2021 prices for all our 2022 holidays. Read on for the start dates of all our products.
This offer is valid until the 31st December 2021.
Beach Club
Nikiana Beach Club
Open 1st May to 9th October
Half Term – 29th May to 5th June (Kids Club Running)
Summer Holidays – 10th July to 4th September (Kids Club Running)
Prices from £499pp including flights, for more information Click Here
Kefalos Beach Club
Mid May to Mid October, exact dates TBA
Prices from £369pp, for more information Click Here
Flotilla
Greece
Lefkas Flotilla – Level 1 – Starts 8th May – From £,1387
Kefalonia Flotilla – Level 1+ – Starts 15th May – From £,1387
Saronic Gulf Flotilla – Level 2/2+ – Starts 30th April – From £,1387
Sporades Flotilla – Level 2+ – Starts 20th May – From £1,723
Dodecanese Flotilla – Level 3 – Starts 21st May – From £1,995
Greek Delivery & Explorer Flotillas
Saronic Explorer Flotilla – 16th April
North Ionian Corfu Explorer Flotilla – 24th April
Korfos to Kefalonia Delivery Flotilla – 30th April
Croatia
Croatian Islands Flotilla – Level 2 – Starts 21st May – From £1,514
Dubrovnik & Montenegro Flotilla – Level 2+ – Starts 14th May – From £1,739
Other Flotillas
Thailand Flotilla – Level 1+ Tidal – March 12th & 19th – From £2,336
Lycian Coast Flotilla, Turkey – Level 1+ – Start 30th April – From £1,310
Cabin Charter
Cyclades Cabin Charter – Starts 30th April – From £795pp
RYA Yacht Training
Greece Training School – All year (From Athens in the winter) – From £645pp
Croatia Training School – Starts 2nd April – £645pp
RYA Dinghy Show 2021 (Virtual)
JOIN US AT THE DINGHY SHOW
In a more normal year, we would be inviting you to join us at Alexandria Palace for the RYA Dinghy Show, that wonderful weekend where sailing clubs, classes and so much more gather for a festival of all things small boat sailing.
For obvious reasons this year, there will be no physical show but instead, it will be held online using the VFairs interactive online platform. Seafarer has a stand at the show in the exhibition hall so come say ‘hi’ digitally and get ready for sailing this summer.
Show Information & Program
The show runs from 10.00 to 17.00 on Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th of February. It will be split up into the main stage, knowledge zone, and exhibition zone. The highlight of the show will of course be the Seafarer stand but the program for the main stage of the show looks pretty exciting as well with talks and workshops from some of the world’s top sailors along with others including dinghy cruising adventures.
Main Stage
Saturday 27th February
10.15 – What’s on the Horizon? – Host Hannah Diamond, RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark and Lee Timothy from Rockley Watersports, reflect on the impact of the past year on sailing and windsurfing and opportunities that lie ahead for our sport.
11.00 – Chat with Olympic Gold Medallist Hannah Mills – Join Rio 2016 gold medallist and current 470 world champion Hannah to hear about her preparations for Tokyo 2020, and how she’s overcome adversity in these challenging times
13.00 – RYA and Yachts & Yachting Club of the Year, supported by Gallagher – We reveal which of the ten finalists will be crowned Club of the Year. Tune in to support the finalists.
14.15 – Get ‘Blown Away’ with Natasha Lambert – Hear how Quadriplegic sip and puff sailor Natasha went from keelboats to completing her biggest challenge yet when she crossed the Atlantic.
15.00 – Concours d’Elegance (Boat of the Show) – Ben Saxton and Mark Jardine talk dinghy classes and reveal the boat of the show!
16.00 – Sailing Legends with Ian Walker – Join RYA Racing Director Ian Walker as he chats with some of the biggest names in Olympic sailing. Hear from inspirational Rio 2016 Nacra 17 gold medallist Santiago Lange, London 2012 Laser Radial gold medallist Xu Lijia, 1984 Finn gold medallist and America’s Cup star Russell Coutts and double gold medallist Shirley Robertson.
Sunday 28th February
10.30 – Meet Team GB Sailors – Get your questions at the ready as we meet some of the Tokyo 2021 Team GB Sailors.
12.00 – Dinghy Cruising Adventures on UK Waters with Roger Barnes. Pick up some top tips on how to prepare, stay safe and make the most of your trip!
13.00 – Protecting our Playground – sustainable sailing for cleaner, healthier waters. The Green Blue’s Kate Fortnam is joined by members of the British Sailing Team to discuss best practice to protect the environment.
14.00 – All About Windsurfing – Windsurfing guru Sam Ross interviews the British Sailing Team’s Emma Wilson and Tom Squires. Olympian Dave Hackford joins them to discuss the new watersports including wing foiling that have taken off here in the UK.
15.00 – Virtual Racing Grand Final – Tune in for the live final of the eSailing Winter Club Championship. Commentary from Mark Jardine, yachtsandyachting.com and Olympic medallist and Team GB sailor, Stuart Bithell.
16.15 – Seven Dinghies for Seven Decades – Join sailing historian David Henshall as he travels back in time to the very first show in 1952 and examines one boat per decade that helped define the time. Have your say and vote for your dinghy of the decade during the talk session!
On Demand – Kit Picks with Y&Y – Join Yachts & Yachting magazine editor Rob Peake for his kit review, featuring products from show exhibitors plus the latest water sports equipment.
On Demand – What’s on the Horizon? – Host Hannah Diamond, RYA Director of Sport Development Rob Clark and Lee Timothy from Rockley Watersports, reflect on the impact of the past year on sailing and windsurfing and opportunities that lie ahead for our sport.
Knowledge Zone
Saturday 27th February
11.30 – The Racing Edge – Interview and some top tips from GB’s ILCA stars Alison Young, Elliot Hanson and Lorenzo Chiavarini.
12.00 – Talking Tactics and Rules – Mark Rushall talks tactics for the beat, run and start plus an update on the racing rules of sailing.
13.45 – Decision Making Under Pressure – Performance psychologists Chelsea Orme and Suze Burton-Wylie discuss how to manage stress and pressure on the racecourse.
15.30 – Coach yourself to success – Feva Class and British Keelboat Academy Coach Niall Myant talks about recreating the coach’s eye, measuring performance rather than guessing, solo exercises and sources of information and ideas to make every session count.
16.30 – Forecasting Afloat – British Sailing Team meteorologist Simon Rowell returns to share his knowledge on how to use a forecast on the water.
On Demand – RS Kids Takeover – fun with Jake, prizes up for grabs, activities and quizzes to keep your young sailors entertained.
Sunday 28th February
11.15 – Connect with Coaching – Olympian and RYA Coach Stevie Morrison, joins the RYA’s Dave Mellor and Tim Cross to launch the new ‘Connect with Coaching’ video series. Tune in as they discuss how the new resources can be used by club and class coaches to support the development of their coaching activity.
12.30 – Let’s talk Rigging – Michael McNamara shares his top tips on how to rig your boats in different conditions.
14.30 – The Boat Whisperer – Rudderless steering for high performance with Steve Cockerill
On Demand – Towing top tips and trailer maintenance – with industry expert, Ian Jubb.
On demand – Boat Repair Workshop with Pete Vincent. You can also see his live repair workshops on his stand in the exhibitor hall over the weekend.
How to join
Although we’ll miss talking face to face and sharing a Mythos one of the advantages of this show is anyone from all over the world can join. All you have to do to register is fill out the form below and you get a free digital copy of Sailing Today/Yachts & Yachting. See you there.
You’ll find Seafarer in the exhibitor’s hall so come and say a digital “HI”. There are opportunities to talk to one of us by instant message or video along with loads of media content on all things Seafarer. We’ll also have plenty of offers available for some of our most exciting summer destinations.
Trying Yacht Sailing for the First Time
A cruise to Meganisi
I’ve always loved the idea of sailing a yacht. Having the freedom to visit beautiful coves, view the sunset over the ocean and sail under your own steam. Harnessing the power of the wind has always held such a strong appeal!
I’ve done some dinghy sailing as a child, but certainly not enough to be able to feel confident crewing a yacht, so when we booked last minute flights to Greece at the end of summer 2020, we grabbed the chance to live out some of those sailing dreams!
We booked to stay at the Seafarer Beach Club in Nikiana. It’s on the Greek Island of Lefkada, which, although less well-known than other Greek Islands, is absolutely stunning and well worth a visit. The Beach Club itself has a truly beautiful setting on the beach, with a relaxed vibe, and certainly none of the pretention that can be associated with sailing. It’s very easy to quickly feel at home here.
After settling in and enjoying a relaxing first day of swimming and sunbathing, on our second day, we jumped at the opportunity to go sailing with a lovely crew who were also staying at Nikiana. Myself and my boyfriend Si, Fiona an artist and her husband Al, a writer, along with Yachtmaster extraordinaire Lissie.
This small group was the perfect introduction to yachting. When we arrived Lissie gave us a welcoming and highly competent briefing. She helped us feel at home on the boat, and then it was all hands on deck as we set sail and were given small tasks such as bringing up the anchor and putting up the jib as we set sail.
It was a beautiful day and so peaceful once we turned the motor off and got under sail. Watching the Greek islands float by was just idyllic. The coastal woodland and limestone cliffs that drop down to the turquoise water are magnificent. Whilst we were sailing, Lissie gave us an informative theory-briefing on the winds, types of tack, rights of way and more, which refreshed some knowledge from my dinghy sailing days!
After sailing for a couple of hours, we anchored at a gorgeous little cove to dive off the boat, paddleboard and snorkel, before heading to Spartochori for a GORGEOUS lunch at a waterside restaurant consisting of sardines, taramasalata, tzatziki, olive oil, calamari, Greek salad, and the local white wine.
Sailing back and reflecting on the day, I’m certainly keen to take forward my sailing knowledge and competency. We had a fab day and it was such a good introduction to yachting (and awesome company, of course)! I’ll definitely be considering taking the Competent Crew Course with Seafarer. Perhaps it will be the first step in the journey to chartering our own yacht or joining a flotilla!
We’ll be back!
Lara
2021 VIRTUAL BOAT SHOW OFFERS – VALID UNTIL THE END OF JANUARY
Not the London Boat Show Offers
No boat show would be complete without a few tasty offers so take a look at these to see if any take your fancy. All offers are valid for quotes made from the beginning of the show until 31st January.
Flotilla Offers
20% off the following departure dates for these 3 flotillas
Lefkas – 2nd, 9th, 16th & 23rd May, 6th, 13th, 20th June
Kefalonia – 16, 23rd & 30th May, 20th, 27th June
Corinth – 15th, 22nd & 29th May 5th, 12th June
10% Off the following dates Zaton Flotilla
15th, 22, 29th May & 6th June
Beach Club Offers
Level Up Weeks – Include 18 Hours of free tuition
2nd May, 26th September – £495pp
6th June – £599pp
Solo Traveller Weeks – No single supplements
9th May – £495pp
20th June – £699pp
5th September – £649
Boat Show Exclusive offers
16th & 23rd May – £449pp
4th July – £699pp
Stay & Sail Offers
Two Week Nikiana Beach Club & Flotilla Combo including flights
25th April & 2nd, 9th, 16th May
£975pp 2 share Bavaria 33
£875pp 3 share Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 36i
£775pp 4 share Bavaria 37
Cabin Charter Offers
22nd, 29th May and 5th June
£695pp
Bareboat Offers
One way Lefkas to Corinth two weeks for the price of one, leaving 2nd May
Elan 344 – £1,100
Elan 384 – £1,322
For more information on our Virtual Boat Show click on the link below or see the rest of the site for more details on the sailing holidays we offer.
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RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL INITIATIVES BY SEAFARER
At Seafarer we endeavour to respect and protect the natural environment in which we sail as well as the laws, people and culture of our host countries.
We have recently introduced a number of initiatives on our yachts and beach clubs with sustainability and environmental protection as a central aim. For example, on our yachts, we have introduced eco-friendly bio washing up liquid and hand soap, all our yachts are equipped with holding tanks, we are abolishing single-use plastics and providing reusable water jugs, we have introduced reusable shopping bags made from recycled sailcloth from our old sails ( donated by our trusted supplier AP Sails of Thessaloniki in Greece), we have provided fishing nets on all flotilla yachts so guests can catch floating plastic, and we recycle things like used engine oil, sails, old anchor chains and other materials. Since last year, we also give our guests the option of purchasing carbon offsets at the time of booking. Another new initiative is that we are trialling electric outboards this year at our Corinth base.
Our staff and lead crews always advise on issues such as avoiding pollution through the use of appropriate eco-friendly detergents on board our yachts, correct use of holding tanks and disposing of litter responsibly. We will also encourage you to conserve water which is an increasingly scarce resource in these communities and to sail rather than motor whenever possible. To this end, we have introduced a weekly lowest engine hours competition with a £50 holiday voucher prize, on every flotilla we operate.
We advise on local regulations of which you should be aware. Additionally, we actively promote the history and culture of our host countries and endeavour to participate positively in the local economy and communities. For example we try to make use of local suppliers, staff and materials wherever possible. We support local events as well as support and encourage local conservation or recycling initiatives. A good example being the voluntary cleaning of the sea bed in Syvota harbour, Lefkas by our flotilla and instructor team last October, aided by volunteer clients and locals. We are planning more such events and initiatives in 2020,
In this way we are hopefully doing our bit towards the common goal of ensuring that these beautiful and largely unspoilt areas are there to be enjoyed by future generations.
Why Dinghy Sailors should try Yachting and Vice Versa
Yachting and Dinghy Sailing can learn a lot from one another. As Yachting experiences are growing worldwide; cruising holidays and yacht tuition are becoming more affordable. Thus Yachting as a sport is beginning to engage with a wider client base. Over the next few years, I can see a lot of accomplished Dinghy Sailors looking to gain hands-on yacht experience in order to enjoy holidays in the Mediterranean or further afield. Those that do, will take full advantage of exploring beautiful seas and landscapes with the relaxed cruising approach that is paramount to an enjoyable sailing holiday.
However, it is not just the transition from Dinghy Sailing into Yachting that is important for the sport. Yachting can learn a huge amount from the immediate and demanding techniques required to make a boat go as fast as possible. These fundamental skills often begin with Optimists and Toppers and can take you all the way to the Olympics or Americas Cup working on boats being built on the very edge of what is technologically possible.
“It’s always been a dream of mine to be involved in the America’s Cup. I remember when I was a kid sailing Optimists down in Cornwall and there was a British America’s Cup challenge that was training in Falmouth,” —Ben Ainslie
One can often tell when teaching yachting to someone with a background in Dinghy Sailing. They usually have a proficient understanding of the five essentials, but it is the acute sense of wind awareness which makes students stand out. Having these essential sailing skills in their back pocket means they can crack on with a Start Yachting course or Pre-Flotilla training, that suddenly makes that dream holiday an exciting reality.
For those Dinghy Sailors (or Windsurfers) who wish to get into Yacht Sailing, there are a number of options. The best way would be to spend a week on an RYA Training Yacht either with us in the Mediterranean or at any RYA Training Centre in Britain. Seafarer has training yachts based in Greece and Croatia and you can get more details here. Another option is to try one of Seafarers Cabin Charter Holidays in Greece or beyond, more details here.
For those Yacht Sailors who want to gain the gain the experience Dinghy Sailing provides, we recommend a week at Nikiana Beach Club and an RYA Level 1 or Level 2 Course which will teach you all about how to sail a 1 or 2 person Dinghy in the warmth of the Greek sun. This can be combined with a week’s Flotilla or Bareboat from either Lefkas or Kefalonia.
Whichever way you look at it, sailing is the best sport known to man (we are quite biased on this front). But with so many parts it’s hard to remember that whether you sail an Optimist on a small pond or a 100ft Yacht around the world the techniques are the same and you gain the same pure enjoyment from hearing the wind in the sails and the water lashing on the hull.
We wish you fair winds and good seas.
Text by John Chambers & Joe Snowdon
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One Week of Tuition on our tuition yacht in the Ionian, get qualified for £399pp
A Dodecanese Half-Term
Sail from Rhodes to Kos this October for a bit of Half-Term Island-hopping.
Check out the itinerary here.
Sun and Sailing for less!