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Conference unifix::sailing

Title:	SAILING
Notice:	Please read Note 2.* before participating in this conference
Moderator:	UNIFIX::BERENS

Created:	Wed Jul 01 1992
Last Modified:	Mon Jun 02 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2299
Total number of notes:	20724

932.0. "Help with my holiday next year" by PANIC::B_JOHNSON () Wed Aug 03 1988 14:21

    
    For the past four years I have sailed around Greece and Turkey on
    flotilla holidays in 30' (approx) sloops.  This year I sailed around Bodrum
    - Gulf of Gukova - Turkey.  Predicatble sun (every day), predictable winds
    ( force 5/6 nearly every day), warm seas, superb bays, food and wine.
    
    Having found an area that offers this superb sailing I would like
    to find another area as good.  Any suggestions?  Really needs to
    be in Europe or North America.
    
    If you know of any companies that charter or run flotillas in the
    area I would be grateful.  I particularly like flottials because
    you get a start on the area if you have not the time to do a lot
    of homework and they are not (at least the ones in the Med)
    particularly restrictive.

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
932.1	Now for something completely different!	HSK01::MITTS	H�kan Mitts, CNT/Finland (FNO)	`Fri Aug 05 1988 09:40`	18
	A suggestion : The archipelago between Sweden and Finland. You get about 20.000- 30.000 islands, sheltered waters, (keen navigation), friendly natives, the most beautiful archipelago in the world. The area is about 200 nautical miles long (Helsinki, Finland -> Stockholm, Sweden). The whether is not predictable, this summer was 25-30 C for almost a month, last year, 10-15 for three, but there is almost always a force 3-5 wind. Rentals are available in both countries, mostly sail-it-yourself. H�kan
932.2		AYOU17::NAYLOR	Purring on all 12 cylinders	`Mon Aug 08 1988 08:35`	4
	Re -.1 Any suggested rental agencies? Looks promising! Brian
932.3	a suggestion	HSK01::MITTS	H�kan Mitts, CNT/Finland (FNO)	`Tue Aug 09 1988 04:35`	16
	Well I know one of good repute in Helsinki, it's not the cheapest but I've not heard of any problems either : Nautic Center Veneentekijantie 1 00210 Helsinki Finland and the phone : +358-0-670271. I'd expect that you'd find something a bit cheaper in Sweden, perhaps some of you swedes can give a clue.... H�kan
932.4	Brittany Coast ?	CHEFS::GOUGHP	Pete Gough @REO	`Tue Aug 09 1988 07:14`	16
	There is some good challenging cruising to be had along the Brittany Coast. It will not be flotilla but bareboat charter. I believe you could charter from St Malo or The Channel Islands. If you charter from France I think that they will require a full RYA Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster Certificate ie not just the shore based course.... The Channel Islands may be less rigorous. The Brittany Coast offers good sailing ,some very attractive small ports and islands and not least some great restaurants..... The Channel Islands are also worth a holiday. In the UK Yachting Monthly and Practical Boat Owner produce guides to charterers annually. I might have last years guides around if you are interested. Pete
932.5	Stockholm Archipelago	EXPERT::SPENCER	John Spencer	`Tue Aug 09 1988 17:33`	15
	RE: .1, I've sailed for a couple days in the Stockholm Archipelago, and other than keeping an eye out for a modest amount of shipping when crossing the main channel, it was relaxing and easy fun. Tide is minimal, weather was fine, islands to stop at everywhere, and gnerally quite interesting, though never very remote. My friends said that there are many places to charter a Folkboat (26', good for two adults, with or without up to two kids), and that they are quite reasonably priced. Alas, I don't know any specific sources, though you might try calling the Stockholm office to se if anyone there can help. J.