Corfu
Sat 13th - Sat 20th September 2025

Overview

This will be a 7 day cruise around Corfu, called Kerkyra by Greek people, which belongs to the Greek Ionian Islands. This is an easy going cruising ground so challenging conditions are not expected.

Compared to other Greek Island groups like the Cyclades, the Ionian is greener with lush vegetation and home to over 3 million olive trees.

Our circumnavigation will include the satellite islands of Othoni and Erikoussa to the North as well as the better known island of Paxos to the South.

Itinerary

Direct flights are available to Corfu and we’ll be boarding the yachts at Gouvia marina, which is just 20 minutes from the airport, and set sail on Sunday morning.

There will then be 6 days to explore the fishing villages, ports and anchorages in this picturesque area. The islands to the North are remote and will offer the perfect place to anchor under the stars for the night. Our planned route is of course subject to suitable weather conditions.

Sailing Area

This part of the Ionian includes the beautiful Greek islands of Corfu, Paxos and anti-Paxos as well as picturesque waterfront villages and traditional small towns on the mainland including Plataria, Sagiada and Mourtos. Paxos is well known for it’s blue grottoes on the west coast. There are small fishing villages, island groups with crystal clear water perfect for swimming and snorkelling and historic towns with Venetian fortresses to be explored. Paxos and Anti-Paxos offer
secluded bays and white sandy beaches, perfect for lunch time stops and a swim.

History

As with the rest of Greece, the Ionian is rich in history, having been ruled by the Minoans, Myceneans, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines, Normans, Venetians, Turks and, briefly, the Germans since 2000BC. After an interlude of French rule the young Republic of the Seven Islands became a British Protectorate in 1815; in 1864 Britain returned the islands to Greece.

Weather

The Ionian sea is a protected area with predictable
winds, generally ranging from 10 to 20 knots usually from the north
west. Most days start clear and calm and then a good sailing breeze,
known as the maistro, builds from midday before it drops again
at sunset. This means you can spend the morning gently cruising to a
lunch time stop and then have a great sail to a destination for the
night.

The average high-temperature in September is a warm 28°C with lows of 17°C. Sea temperatures are a warm 24 degrees.

September Weather
Average Temperatures	25C
High Temperature	28C
Low Temperature	17C
Rainfall	60mm in month
Rainfall Days	4 Days

Important Trip Information

Embarkation: 0900 onwards on Sat 17 August 2024

Set sail: 1000 on Sun 18 August 2024

Arrival Back in Pula: 1600 on Fri 23 August 2024

Disembark: 0900 on Sat 24 August 2024

The Sundowners member price of the trip for the yacht chartert is £650 which includes the following:

Basic Yacht Charter & International Cruising Permit.

Not included in the sailing event price are: flights, transfers, outboards, personal insurance, victualling, meals ashore, diesel, bed linen, end cleaning, water, mooring fees and any personal expenditure.

Yacht Deposit Indemnity Insurance should we take it.

The Club’s standard terms and conditions apply. In summary:

Paying your deposit commits you to the trip and to paying all payments as and when required.
If you withdraw from an event you are still liable for the full cost unless a replacement participant is found.
If a replacement is found there will be an admin charge made for the change of participant.
You agree to bear the shared cost of any security deposit loss levied by the charter company for loss or damages.

The full cost of the deposit is £2500 per boat.

HOW TO GET THERE

There are several airlines flying direct to Pula from the UK including British Airways, Ryanair, easyJet and TUI. There are also cheaper indirect flights available from the UK.

Do not book flights until advised to do so by the event organisers.

Payment Schedule

Payment	Due Date	Amount
Deposit	Immediately	£250
Mid Payment	14 January 2024	£200
Final Payment	1 June 2024	£200
	Total Cost	£650

Corfu May Bank Holiday Weekend

Saturday 4th – Wednesday 8th May 2019

About Corfu

The Club’s curtain raiser to summer sailing in the Med will be in Greece for the May Bank Holiday weekend. This will be a 4 day cruise from Corfu, called Kerkyra by Greek people, which belongs to the Greek Ionian Islands. This is an easy cruising ground so challenging sailing conditions are not expected. Compared to other Greek island groups like the Cyclades, the Ionian is greener with lush vegetation. In May, following the winter rains, Corfu is at its most verdant with a massive number of flowers in bloom and night-time offers the spectacle of millions of fire-flies in the countryside.

Map of Corfu ©www.sailingissues.com

Islet of Pontikonisi ©Danelu

Itinerary

Taking advantage of the Bank Holiday weekend, we’ll be flying to Corfu on Saturday 4th May. We’ll board the boats at Gouvia marina, which is just 20 mins from the airport, and set off on Sunday morning. Then there will be 4 days to explore the fishing villages, ports and idyllic anchorages in this picturesque area. You’ll be able to fly home on Wednesday evening or on Thursday.