Experience the magic of the Saronic and Argolic Gulfs on our relaxed shared sailing trip from and to Poros in August. From our home port we head south to the most beautiful islands of Greece: Hydra, the car-free artists’ island, Spetses with its dreamy anchor bays and the wild coasts of the eastern Peloponnese. Short daily stages, countless sheltered bays and picturesque harbour towns with rustic taverns right by the water – this trip is relaxed island sailing at its finest.
Jump off the swim platform into crystal-clear water in the morning, sail with the thermal wind to the next bay in the afternoon, stroll through the car-free streets of Hydra in the evening and enjoy fresh fish in a tavern with a view of the sea. We sail together, learn from each other and enjoy the freedom on the water.
Our adventure begins on Saturday in Poros – our home port, which we know especially well. After boarding, getting to know each other and a safety briefing, we head south. This trip is deliberately flexible: the distances between the islands and the coast are short, the possibilities are varied – and where we sail, we decide together as a crew. Hydra, only about 10 nautical miles away, welcomes us with one of the most beautiful natural harbours in Greece – a car-free island where time seems to have stood still. The uninhabited island of Dokos offers secluded bays for anchoring, swimming and snorkeling in absolute silence. Further south lie Ermioni and Spetses with their sheltered bays and fragrant pine forests down to the water. From Porto Heli, a detour to Nafplio is possible – the first capital of Greece with its impressive Palamidi fortress. Depending on the wind and the crew’s mood, we sail even further south along the Peloponnese coast or enjoy an extra swimming day in one of the countless bays. At the end of the week we return to Poros – a homecoming in the best sense. Which harbours and bays we exactly call at and how long we stay where is decided – as in real sailing – by the wind, the weather and the crew together.
Our Galini explores the world – and you can be part of it! With us, you are not an anonymous guest on a standard route, but part of a real crew that discovers new horizons together. We are not a classic charter company that runs the same tour every week. Instead, we sail together, experience real boat life and embark on the adventure that the sea holds for us.
Step aboard a well-equipped, lovingly maintained boat and enjoy the special: with us, there is nothing off the peg. Every trip is unique – sometimes spontaneous, sometimes planned, always full of surprises. Unplanned experiences are just as much a part of it as relaxed days on deck.
Do you want more than just sailing along? We take care of the onboard technology together, and you can lend a hand yourself if you like. You can turn the holiday trip into a real experience on a long-distance yacht and become part of life at sea.
Our trips combine holiday, experience, mindfulness and real life on board. Become part of our crew and experience a special time on Galini – authentic, communal and full of adventure.
The Saronic and Argolic Gulfs are among the most relaxed and varied sailing areas in the entire Mediterranean. Sheltered by the Peloponnese, the Meltemi blows here much milder than in the open Aegean – typically 3–4 Beaufort, rarely more. The islands and coastal towns are close together, typical daily stages are only 5 to 20 nautical miles – there is always enough time for swimming, anchoring and enjoying. The area offers a fascinating mix of cosmopolitan harbour towns like Hydra and Spetses, lonely anchorages, ancient sites and the wild coastal landscape of the eastern Peloponnese. Since we start from our home port of Poros and return there, we know this area particularly well. From Poros you can take a ferry quickly to Piraeus and from there in about an hour to the international airport of Athens – the journey is straightforward and easy to plan.
In August, high summer temperatures prevail (Air: Ø 30–36°C, Water: Ø 26–27°C). The Meltemi blows in the Saronic Gulf much milder than in the open Aegean – typically 3–4 Bft. from north to northeast. Between Hydra, Spetses and the Argolic Gulf, a pleasant thermal wind from the southeast dominates, which sets in at midday and dies down in the evening – ideal for relaxed sailing. Mornings are often windless, perfect for swimming stops and a leisurely start to the day. Rain is practically excluded in August – bright sunshine and the special light of the Aegean are guaranteed.
Our beautiful GALINI is a very fast, large and comfortable yacht. She was in the Caribbean in winter and crosses the Atlantic in April/May.
She is a modern Hanse 575 with 4 double cabins and a skipper’s cabin. Each cabin has its own bathroom with electric toilet. Wi-Fi via Starlink (optional), multi media, generator 220 V / 7 KW, (230 V in all cabins) washing machine, air fryer and coffee machine. She has large solar panels, radar, AIS, a watermaker, hydraulic bathing platform and a dinghy with outboard motor. An over-equipment of safety and navigation and much more, everything needed to be self-sufficient without having to call at a supply port. A yacht that meets the highest standards for safety, design and comfort.
The sailing characteristics are also outstanding! The Hanse was designed by Vovo Ocean Racers and is the fastest yacht in its class. The joy of sailing is guaranteed!
✓ Included services
- Join a sailing trip with an experienced skipper
- Berth on the yacht
- Sailing instructions
- Mileage confirmation (on request)
+ Additional costs / boat fund
- Crew kitty (harbour fees, provisions, diesel, final cleaning, etc.): approx. 250 EUR per week/person
- Travel to/from
What are the crew’s tasks?
Anyone can help with sailing, if they wish, even take the helm for a while, or simply enjoy the beautiful nature and the day. Moreover, everyone is jointly responsible for the crew’s well-being. This means that each person takes turns preparing breakfast or looking after dinner. Usually the hobby cooks on board quickly become apparent, and those who are not so keen on cooking simply step back and do the washing-up. When berthing and casting off, everyone generally lends a hand according to their abilities and after instruction from the skipper. The boat must be kept clean by the crew during the trip. However, the final cleaning is done by the marina staff.
What does ‘crew kitty’ actually mean?
All crew members (except the skipper) pay a jointly agreed amount into the crew kitty. This fund covers all common expenses incurred during the trip (e.g. diesel, harbour fees, deposit insurance, transit log, tourist tax, national and nature park fees, service pack for the provided bed linen, final cleaning, gas, marina fee for the first and last night in harbour, etc.). According to old seafaring tradition, the skipper is provided with meals by the crew during the trip.
What does berth charter mean?
Berth charter is the best option for anyone wanting to experience life under sail. No previous knowledge or sailing experience is necessary. However, perhaps you already have some sailing experience, have done a sailing course, and want to deepen it? – Then the skipper will give you the chance to try things yourself and help you gain future confidence. The crew can help shape the course of the trip and your wishes will be taken into account, subject to safety and weather. On such a trip you meet like-minded people, can make new pleasant acquaintances, and have an experienced skipper at your side who takes care of all nautical matters. The cabins on the yacht are usually equipped with different but very similar cabins. The berths are allocated by the skipper taking crew preferences into account. Whole cabins can be chartered by individuals, couples, or families. Payment is per person and you don’t have to worry about anything else.
We want to make sailing more sustainable and environmentally friendly. On our GALINI we test innovative products to combine a great sailing experience with the smallest possible ecological footprint. Our small team of experienced skippers looks forward to experiencing a real sailing adventure together with you. Our base is on Poros, Greece – from there we explore the most beautiful cruising grounds in the world.
