YACHT CHARTER Ionian Islands, Greece

NISOS
YACHT CHARTER
Ionian Islands, Greece
Big enough to cope – small enough to care
Bareboat Skippered Assisted Bareboat Villas
Nisos Yacht Charter
Nisos Yacht Charter is a British family owned and run business. We focus on providing
bareboat and skippered charters in the Ionian Sea, Greece. Our base is at the village of
Perigalia, on the east coast of Lefkada (Lefkas) island in the centre of the Ionian Sea.
From here you are perfectly placed to either head north up to Corfu and Paxos or south
to Meganissi, Ithika, Kefalonia and Zakynthos.
Our base is run by Laurie Campbell, who has over 20 years of chartering experience in
the Ionian. As soon as you arrive at our base (by private taxi) you are in good hands.
Laurie and his all British team are there to ensure that your holiday runs smoothly and
are contactable at all times in case you need any assistance.
The Ionian is perfect for relaxed cruising holidays. With typical winds of F4, clear warm
waters, flat seas and numerous bays and villages to stop at, it really is the perfect, safe
idyllic sailing area.
Quality yachts and quality
service
Preveza
airport
Our base
We believe that the quality of
our boats and of the service
we provide to our clients is of
paramount importance. We
are renowned for the work
we put into making sure that
the yachts are supplied in an
immaculate condition.
Our business is highly
dependent upon repeat
business, reputation and
recommendations – this only
comes from supplying quality
yachts and a quality personal
service.
www.nisosyachtcharter.com
01491 575525
Bareboat Charters
Exploring the Ionian islands on your own yacht,
with no restrictions on when and where you can
go, is the ultimate way to spend your sailing
holiday. This is what bareboat sailing is all about.
You pick up the yacht from our base, and after a
thorough briefing on the safety aspects and
operation of the yacht and a briefing on the sailing
area, you are free to leave. The majority of our
clients leave our base on the day of arrival.
You can keep in touch with us by VHF or mobile
phone throughout the week if required, to get
weather updates and itinerary ideas. At the end of
the week you return the yacht to base on the
morning of departure.
In a one or two week holiday you can explore the
islands of Lefkas, Meganissi, Kefalonia, Ithica and
Kalamos. If you wish to go further afield, Corfu
and Paxos to the north and Zakynthos to the south
are all achievable.
What if we need assistance?
If at any time during your trip you need
assistance then we are on call 24 hours a
day. We have a fast RIB (the ex Sidmouth
inshore life boat) on standby, and can be
with you very quickly.
What qualifications do I need to go bareboat?
Ideally the skipper should have an RYA Day Skipper practical and theory certificate or
an ICC. If you do not hold any qualifications, then do not despair – give us a call and
talk us through your experience. If there is any uncertainty then we advise that a
skipper accompanies you for a day or two to ensure that you are happy and safe!
www.nisosyachtcharter.com
01491 575525
Assisted Bareboat Charters
The Assisted Bareboat Charter programme was set up at the request of
clients, who wanted the freedom offered by a bareboat charter, but with the
safety net the flotillas provide. It ran for the first time in the summer of 2006
and has been a tremendous success.
How it works
We place a maximum of five yachts into a mini flotilla group, with a lead boat
(which is usually doing some training) and lead crew. There will be a set
itinerary which will be designed in conjunction with yourselves, and the lead
crew will be at the pre-determined destination each evening to ensure that you
get a safe berth for the night.
With only five yachts to look after, the lead crew can give you the time and
attention which you deserve, and you are free to arrive at the destination when
you like – so that you can stay out and enjoy the late afternoon/early evening
winds.
The lead crew will encourage you to think like you are sailing bareboat, but will
be there to advise on suitable berths, and to help out if things get a little out of
hand….!
If at anytime, you wish to leave the group, then you are free to do so.
The costs
The cost for participating on the Assisted Bareboat Scheme is only £200 per
boat per week on top of the normal bareboat price.
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01491 575525
Skippered Charters
For those who want to learn to sail or just have
someone do the hard work for them, then why not take
one of our skippers on board with you?
Our British skippers have lived and worked in the area
for a number of years, and know the all the places to
go, so that you get the most out of the holiday.
If you want to learn to sail, then they will have you
sailing the boat on your own within the week, with just
the skipper keeping a watchful eye on proceedings.
The skipper will require their own berth on the boat
and will sleep onboard. We realise that this is your
holiday, and the skippers are very conscious that you
have your own time together and try and factor in your
desires and wishes as much as possible.
A typical day will include sailing to a new destination
every evening, with a good lunch stop for snorkelling
and swimming in beautiful bays. You will visit a new
village every evening.
A skipper costs £80 per day. It is expected that they
are included in your eating plans.
“Dave Hodge the skipper, was
excellent. We had doubts
about how a stranger would fit
in with our holiday, especially
in the close company of a boat,
but Dave's relaxed and obliging
attitude worked out just fine.
His knowledge of the area,
ports and tavernas was
excellent. Shame he did not
catch us any fish though!" Jerry Horton and family
(Papillon - June 06)
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01491 575525
Our fleet of boats
Rainbow – Elan 31
Year: 2005
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: Slab reefing main, furling genoa
Berths: 6
Draft: 1.85m
Water capacity: 150 litres
Engine: Volvo 20hp
An exceptionally popular yacht with couples and small
families. Rainbow packs a very high performance into a
small package. Very high specification for a yacht of this
size. Sleeps 6 in 2 cabins and the saloon.
Good News – Bavaria 34
Year: 2000
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.35m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
An exceptionally popular yacht with clients. Easy to sail with
in mast furling and a generous 29hp engine. Sleeps 6 in 3
cabins (plus saloon easily converts into 2 berths if you wish to
spread out. Cruising chute available for this yacht. Our most
popular yacht for many years!
Gwynt Y Mor – Gibsea 364
Year: 1997
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.45m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
Gwynt Y Mor (“Wind of the Sea”) is a fast, responsive yacht
with generous accommodation and cockpit size. She is a
good sailing yacht and very well equipped and maintained.
Would suit a party of 6 with 3 cabins and 2 heads (unusual in
a 36ft boat). Also available for day charters.
www.nisosyachtcharter.com
01491 575525
Our fleet of boats
Little Gem – Dufour 36
Year: 2000
Cabins: 2
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: Slab reefing main, furling genoa
Berths: 6
Draft: 1.8m
Water capacity: 340 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
This 2 cabin owners version has ample room down below for
two couples or small families. The saloon converts into a
further double berth, accommodating up to 6. With slab
reefing mainsail she is a good cruising yacht and offers
excellent sailing performance.
Realt na Mara – Beneteau Oceanis 361
Year: 2000
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: Slab reefing main, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.53m
Water capacity: 380 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
The deck is spacious and uncluttered and perfect for warm
water cruising. Easy sail handling with the lazy jack/bag
mainsail system and single line reefing from the cockpit. She
is beautifully finished below with 3 cabins sleeping 6
comfortably. A good size saloon with separate shower area.
Truly Scrumptious & Olive – Bavaria 36
Year: 2003/4
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.65m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
The Bavaria 36’s are perfect for families, sleeping 6 in 3
spacious cabins, plus the saloon converts easily into 2 more
berths if more space is needed. Good sized galley and
heads. Easy to sail with inmast furling and finished to a high
standard.
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01491 575525
Our fleet of boats
Bavaria 37 (x2)
Year: 2007
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: In-mast furling and stac-a-pac slab
reefing main sail, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.6m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
This new yacht from the Bavaria cruiser range takes over
from the Bavaria 36. She will be as easy to sail and offer the
same comforts as Olive and Truly. We have two, one with
inmast furling and the other with a slab reefing main sail with
a stac-a-pac stowing system.
Grace of Lefkas – Bavaria 38
Year: 2004
Cabins: 3
Heads: 1
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.7m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
For the larger families or groups that need a bit more space
than the 36 foot boats, Grace is the answer. As easy to sail
as the 36’s but providing just a bit more space in all
directions. High specification and a great sail.
Bavaria 39
Year: 2007
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.85m
Water capacity: 360 litres
Engine: Volvo 30hp
A little larger than the Bavaria 38, but with the added
benefit for larger groups of an additional wc/shower.
Inmast furling makes this boat easy to handle short
handed, but can also cater for up to 8, utilising the
easily converted saloon area.
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01491 575525
Our fleet of boats
Suki – Bavaria 41
Year: 2003
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: Inmast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.75m
Water capacity: 300 litres
Engine: Volvo 55hp
With her three cabins and generous sized saloon, Suki
is great for families and groups alike. The saloon table
easily drops down to create another double berth. She
has a high specification and is in immaculate condition.
Melissa – Bavaria 42
Year: 2006
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: Slab reefing main, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.85m
Water capacity: 360 litres
Engine: Volvo 55hp
With teak decks, slab reefing main sail (with lazy jacks and
sail bag) and full instrumentation relayed to the chart table,
Melissa has an exceptionally high specification and is proving
to be very popular. A fantastic yacht.
Gabriella – Bavaria 44
Year: 2003
Cabins: 3
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: in-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 8
Draft: 1.65m
Water capacity: 380 litres
Engine: Volvo 55hp
Gabriella has a fantastic forepeak cabin with ensuite facilities.
The saloon converts to a double berth easily, making her
suitable for up to 8 people. Twin wheels, inmast furling and
the 55hp engine make this the perfect yacht for the Ionian.
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01491 575525
Our fleet of boats
Cloud Nine – Bavaria 44
Year: 2003
Cabins: 4
Heads: 2
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa
Berths: 10
Draft: 1.65m
Water capacity: 340 litres
Engine: Volvo 55hp
This 4 cabined boat is perfect for 8 but is licenced for up to 10,
utilising the easily convertible saloon area. She has two
heads, both with showers and holding tanks. Easy to sail with
inmast furling, twin wheels and a generous 55hp engine.
Numero Uno – Bavaria 46
Year: 2006
Cabins: 4
Sail configuration: In-mast furling, furling genoa,
spinnaker (available at extra cost)
Berths: 10
Draft: 1.85m
Water capacity: 460 litres
Engine: Volvo 55hp
This is the largest yacht on our fleet. She is licenced for up to
10 people, sleeping in 4 cabins and using the easily
converted saloon area. If you have a large group, this is the
boat for you. She sails exceptionally well and is perfect for
the Ionian with good ventilation and a very spacious living
accommodation.
All of the boats on our fleet are privately owned and are maintained and managed by
Nisos Yacht Charter.
The owners use their boats from time to time throughout the season and thus they are
maintained, equipped and presented as the owner would expect to find their boat.
All boats have the following equipment as standard:
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Sun bimini
Quality tender
Autopilot
GPS (plotter on most boats)
Electric windlass
Full instrumentation (wind, depth, log)
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Quality bed linen
Fully equipped galley
Kedge anchor
Wind scoop
Tool kit
CD player with cockpit speakers
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Prices for 2007: per boat for a one week charter
Bareboat Prices – 2007 season (per week per boat)
Yacht
Year
Elan 31 (tiller)
2005
Bavaria 34
High
8 July to 8
September
27 May to 3 June
Medium
3 June to 8 July
9 Sept to 30
September
Low
Pre 27 May
Post 30
September
4/2
£1,350
£1,100
£850
2000
6/3
£1,400
£1,250
£950
Gibsea 364
1997
8/3
£1,350
£1,100
£850
Dufour 36 (2 cabin)
2000
6/2
£1,500
£1,350
£1,100
2003/4
8/3
£1,680
£1,500
£1,200
Beneteau Oceanis 361
2000
6/3
£1,500
£1,350
£1,100
Bavaria 37
2007
8/3
£1,850
£1,700
£1,300
Bavaria 38
2004
8/3
£1,850
£1,700
£1,300
Bavaria 39
2007
8/3
£2,000
£1,800
£1,400
Bavaria 41
2003
8/3
£2,000
£1,800
£1,400
Bavaria 42
2006
8/3
£2,200
£1,900
£1,500
Bavaria 44 (3 cabin)
2003
8/3
£2,450
£2,100
£1,600
Bavaria 44 (4 cabin)
2003
10/4
£2,450
£2,100
£1,600
Bavaria 46 (4 cabin)
2006
10/4
£2,700
£2,400
£1,800
Bavaria 36
Berth/
Cabins
Price includes:
Charter of boat for one week; end of charter cleaning; starter pack; bed linen
Price excludes:
Flights; taxi transfers; outboard for tender; fuel; skipper (if required); collision damage waiver fee
Discounts: 2 weeks - 5%; 3 weeks - 10%; early booking (pre London Boat Show 2007) – 5%
Skippers
If you require a skipper then we can supply one for £480 per week – or on a daily basis as required. The skipper requires
his own berth or can sleep ashore for an additional £200 per week (where possible).
Outboard engine
The outboard engine for the tender costs £50 per week to hire. This includes fuel.
Flights
We can help find flights for you, from either Gatwick or Manchester direct to Preveza. Prices vary from £115pp to £300pp
return depending upon demand and season.
Transfers
We will arrange for a private air conditioned taxi to meet you at the airport. The transfer time is 35 minutes and costs euros
35 per taxi each way (maximum of 4 passengers). This is payable directly to the driver.
Fuel prepayment
Diesel fuel is charged at the following rates and is payable pre departure:
31-34ft - £30 per week
36-42ft - £35 per week
> 44ft - £40 per week
Bareboat Skippered Assisted Bareboat Villas
Collision damage waiver / security deposit
A collision damage waiver fee is payable, which is non refundable, and covers you for loss of equipment or damage to the
boat. No excess to pay. Boats up to 36ft = £65 per week ; boats larger than 36ft = £80 per week. The alternative option
is to pay a refundable deposit of £1,000 on site in Greece.
www.nisosyachtcharter.com
01491 575525
Spring / Winter Charters
Out of season sailing – massive savings!
The typical season in the Ionian runs from the beginning of May to the end of October.
This is driven by our local airport – Preveza Airport, which closes outside of this period.
The sailing outside of this season can be fantastic. Incredible scenery, mountainous
islands and the whole Ionian pretty much to yourselves!
We keep a few of our boats in the water over the winter for the owners use, and we can
make them available for clients as well, at a much reduced price. For example, Cloud
Nine, Bavaria 44 (4 cabin) for £800 per week (normal low season price is £1,600).
Travel to the Ionian will need to be via Athens and hire car, which we can help to organise.
www.nisosyachtcharter.com
01491 575525
Pre Charter Courses
Why not brush up on your skills before you go on
holiday?
We have devised pre charter courses with two UK partner sailing schools, which cover the
basics you may need in the Ionian - All Points West in Swansea and Total Sailing in
Windermere . These are practical courses on board yachts in non tidal waters.
Call us to discuss
• Stern to mooring with a bow anchor
• Tripping tangled anchors
• Close quarter manouvering
• Setting a kedge anchor
• Clearing prop wraps, fuel blockages, holding tanks
• Mediterranean meteorology
• One day course for up to 6 people - £300 (children free)
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01491 575525
Villa Nisos, Lefkada
Luxury detached Villa, built in 2005, with stunning views over the Ionian Islands and towards
the mountains of the Greek mainland. The house is built on a hillside on an elevated site in a
rural setting but just 10 min walk to a small beach and taverna and just a short 5 minute drive
to the bright lights, tourist facilities and beaches of Nidri. The large 11m x 5m infinity
swimming pool is accessed directly from the living area and with a UV treatment system to
minimise the use of chemicals. There is a pergola at one end of the pool to give shade and a
large electrically operated awning from the side of the house. There is a large BBQ facility
situated between the pool area and the kitchen. The house is equipped to a luxurious
standard with all the comforts of home plus air conditioning in all rooms and central
heating/fireplace for the out of season rentals. All 3 bedrooms have their own balconies with
stunning views to the sea.
Villa Nisos is available for hire all year round. We can help organise car hire, motor boat
hire and yacht hire if required.
Prices
(inclusive of electricity, heating, bed linen, towels and cleaning)
November to April - £950
May and October - £1,200
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per week:
June and September - £1,400
July and August - £1,500
01491 575525
All enquiries should be made to:
Nisos Yacht Charter Ltd, 15 Marmion Road, Henley-on-Thames,
RG9 1DG, UK
Tel/Fax +44(0)1491 575525
Web site: www.nisosyachtcharter.com
Email: nisoscharters@aol.com