Sailing Diaries

Personal reflections, unforgettable moments, lessons learned, sun-drenched decks, stormy crossings, and the stories that only sailors truly understand.

Sailing the Ionian Sea in the Footsteps of the Donkey – An Artistic Journey with Ronen Kaufman

The Donkey Route – An Artistic Sailing Journey with Ronen Kaufman“Sail in the Footsteps of the Donkey” ⛵🎨🐴 Ronen Kaufman – a multidisciplinary artist and skipper – sets out on a unique voyage among the...

Catamaran Sailing Week in Croatia – An Unforgettable Adventure

It’s time to wrap up another unforgettable sailing adventure! This time, our private flotilla consisted of eight friends on a ten-day journey. We chose a truly amazing destination – Croatia! A huge thanks goes to...

Greek Island Symi Sailing: A Yacht Adventure from Rhodes

By Guy Yadin – A Passionate Skipper Since 2010, I’ve been sailing in Greece, chartering yachts for at least a week each year. Over the years, I’ve spent approximately 16–17 enchanting weeks exploring the...

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Sailing the Cyclades: A Skipper’s Journey

By Nisim Elkayam – A Passionate Skipper Introduction The Cyclades, a mesmerizing group of islands in the Aegean Sea, are renowned for their crystal-clear turquoise waters, sandy beaches, and picturesque landscapes. Many of these...

Alimos to Poros

One Week Sailing in the Saronic Gulf: A Family Adventure

By Ronen Bazak – Owner and CEO of Sailing Around Yacht Rental Agency Embarking on a spontaneous week-long sailing trip in the Saronic Gulf, Greece, our family—myself, my wife Noa, and our children Saar (11),...

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Sailing Preveza, Greece: A Week-Long Ionian Catamaran Adventure

By Shai Rabani – Experienced sailor and passionate explorer of the Greek Isles Day 1: Athens to Lefkada – The Journey Begins We touched down in Athens on a warm Friday afternoon, picked up our...

The Perfect Group of Islands: Sailing the Sporades

What Makes the Sporades So Perfect? Let’s start with their location and general description: The Sporades are situated east of Pelion, north of Evia, and south of the Halkidiki. And most importantly, relatively far away...

Sailing from Piraeus to the Sporades

A month ago, we departed from our home marina in Piraeus, setting sail towards the enchanting northern Sporades Islands—a destination we had yearned for over the years, though it had seemed somewhat elusive there were...

Chalki

The beloved sibling of Kastelorizo, from the enchanting Dodecanese islands group. So what makes it popular? Being so close to Rhodes! This island stands out as the grand centerpiece of this islands group, offering direct...

Skyros

A few days ago, we bid farewell to Skyros, and I’m already longing to return! Why do I specifically miss Skyros among all the places we’ve been? Because there’s something truly enchanting about Skyros! This...

Levitha Island: The Ultimate Hidden Paradise for Sailors in Greece

Ah, Levitha Island… a truly special destination! A small gem in the heart of the Aegean Sea. One family lives on Levitha island paradise! No ferry services, no tourist traffic, only sailors and private yachts...

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Sailing Hydra Island – The Best of Saronic Islands

Hydra Sailing Journal My first visit to Hydra, Saronic Islands, Greece was at the beginning of October 2019, arriving with my floating home ⛵ all the way from Israel. The harbor often sees an influx...

A week-long route in the Sporades – Departure from Volos

A week-long route in the Sporades – Departure from Volos A perfect group of islands, each one a perfect gem on its own! So, what makes them so perfect? Let’s start with their location and...

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