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SOUTH
EAST CRUISING SCHOOL
Sail training from Wicklow to all corners of the Irish Sea and beyond.....
Join us in 2008 on our
AEGEAN ODYSSEY
23rd to 30th AUGUST 2008
Athens - Aegean Islands - Athens
€850 (excl. flights/food/marinas) (FULL)
1 week of Adventure Sailing in the Greek/Turkish waters of the
Aegean Sea, with its many Historic and Homeric sites to visit.
Ulysses woz 'ere!
Distances (approx.): Athens (Lavrion) - Andros Is c.30NM - Chios Is c.50NM - Kusidasi (Turkey) c.60NM (A-K c.140NM)
Chios Is. (via Psara Is.) - Sporades Is's (Skyros Is) (c.10NM) + 50NM
Chios Is. - Lesbos Is. c.30NM - other routes are possible also.
The Grecian waters of the Aegean Sea are famous for their wonderful islands, scenic harbours, friendly people, historic sites and the setting for Homers epic "The Odyssey", charting Odysseus' (Ulysses) 10 year voyage of adventure returning from the Trojan War (the subject of "The Iliad" by the same author). On our trip you will be visiting some of the early settlements of what we now know as Western Civilisation, an area steeped in real history. Turkey also played its part in the dawn of civilisation and has many wonderful historic sites. We could explore the Sporades, Northern Cyclades, eastern coast of Greece amongst other options.
Dont forget your spinach
Our 1 week Sailing Adventure will be a mix of longish and short legs, visiting islands/sites as tourists along the way. As some of the legs could be c.60+NM (10+ hours sailing time), some prior sailing experience is advisable. Conditions in the Aegean can be quite windy also, with prevailing North Easterlies dominating in late summer, often F6 or stronger. The Eastern and Northern Aegean areas are less well travelled, so we can expect less packed harbours and anchorages, especially away from the vicinity of Athens region.
As this area is non-tidal, we cannot issue Certificates for Day Skipper, but the experience gained should be invaluable for any improving sailors - berthing, pilotage, Mediterranean mooring, anchoring, exciting sailing conditions and decision making all while living aboard with your fellow crew.
Be adventurous and follow in the wake of Ulysses on his epic voyage
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