Voile Evasion is delighted to offer sailing courses this summer on a unique, high-performance catamaran, the TS 52.8, in Greece during the first 2 weeks of July and September 2023. She was designed by the famous ocean racer, Francis Joyon, recorman of the Jules Vernes Trophy and winner of the Route du Rhum.
Highly sought-after for its exceptional performance, this boat has been optimised for performance (asymmetric carbon daggerboards, carbon rudders, new 2021 sails, structure, rotating mast and carbon cross), but also for comfort (2 indoor showers, outdoor shower, electric toilet, 2 fridges, 4 double berths and 2 single berths using lightweight, designer materials). The boat has a very high level of autonomy (solar panels, hydrogenerators, lithium batteries).
Here are the dates for the summer 2023 courses:
Sailing area :
Departure base: Kilada from Athens (Athens is served daily by Olympic Airways and Air France, taxis and shuttles are available from Athens (€200 for 8 people one way: Mikalis taxi minibus which will make the connection, just call 00306937311000 on behalf of Didier Chessel/Kilada Yacht Service).
Between Athens and the south-east of the Peloponnese, there are two options, the choice of which will be influenced in part by the weather conditions:
- Passing through the entrance to the Argolic Gulf (Nafplion) (north-east coast of the Peloponnese) with a recommended stopover on the island of Spetses, a pretty, lively port with a rich history.
- Descend or ascend through the chain of islands that delimit the western part of the Cyclades (Kea to the north, Milos to the south). In Milos, the volcanic coastline is carved with caves and strangely shaped rocks. The colours are incredible.
The two options to the east of the Peloponnese meet on the south-east coast of the peninsula at Monemvassia, the Gibraltar of the East north of Cape Maléa; it's a must-see stopover with its fortified rock.
After rounding Cape Malea, you'll reach the island of Kythera (Kithera) and the island of Aphrodite, with its coves, beaches and caves. A little further north, anchor off Simos beach on the island of Elafonisos.
In the south of the province of Magne, which forms the central finger, Porto Kagio is an essential port of call. Another option is to anchor at the end of the Gulf of Laconia at Gythion, a pleasant little port from which you can visit the spectacular Diros caves. Kalamata, the main port of the Peloponnese, at the end of the Gulf of Messinia, is a pleasant place to stop and stock up on supplies, particularly large, succulent olives. From Kalamata, you can visit the ancient city of Sparta and the Byzantine city of Mistra, built around a fortress built by the Franks.
The west coast of the Peloponnese and the Ionian Islands North of Akritas Point, anchor off the ramparts of Methoni. Offshore, why not discover the deserted Strofades archipelago and its abandoned monastery. There is no shortage of places to stop off from Lefkas. If you want to visit Olympia, stop off at Katalokon on the Peloponnese coast. Alternatively, the islands of Zakynthos, Cepahalonia and Ithaca await you, with their deep coves. The cove of Vathi on Ithaca and the superb anchorage of Porto Leone on Kalamos are must-sees.
Course prices
The price of the courses is as follows
8 trainees max + skipper (4 double and 2 single cabins), sheets are provided.
Please contact Fabienne if you are interested.
