LEARN TO SAIL A POGO 40 THIS MARCH 22-29

COME JOIN US ON A FAST CRUISE ON A POGO 40

This spring the school will be running a different kind of Milebuilder, we are offering the oppurtunity to particpate in a FAST SAILING EXPERIENCE. The school will use a POGO 40 to sail around the Cyclades island group in March. This is a French built ultrlight that can sail at speeds of 20 knots. The cruise will have 2 instructors onboard, teaching fast sail trim, how to use Gennakers, and the importance of accurate navigation while you sail at high speeds.

THE SAILING ITINERARY.

The Cyclades islands are some of the most renowned islands in Greece, situated in the Aegean Sea. We will set sail from our base in Lavrion, a port near Cape Sounion, which is home to the Ancient Temple of Poseidon. The Cyclades are famous for their strong winds and diverse landscapes. To the south of Lavrion lies Kythnos Island, followed by Serifos, Paros, Naxos, and further south, Santorini. A week of sailing on a yacht offers the perfect opportunity to explore these stunning islands.

CERTIFICATIONS.

ASA 104. Learn how to sail a sloop-rigged, auxiliary powered 30′-45′ sailboat during a multi-day cruise upon inland/coastal waters in moderate/heavy winds and sea conditions.

ASA105. Learn navigational theory and practices for safe navigation of a sailing vessel in coastal and inland waters.

ASA 106. Learn to safely act as skipper and crew of a sailing vessel about 30 to 50 feet in length in coastal and inland waters, in any conditions.

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$ 1950

/WEEK

 Your berth for the week on board the Pogo 40 yacht.
 2 full time ASA instructors to teach you how to sail a Pogo 40, instruct in advance sail trim, Gennaker usage, and heavy wind sailing tactics.
 Your choice of qualifying for your ASA 104, 105 or 106 certification
 Teaching materials for the course you wish to take while sailing.
 All ASA exam fees, registration with the ASA.
 Breakfast, lunch and all bottled water for the trip. Evening meals only when night sailing, otherwise in port they are the responsibility of crew.
 All charter fees and Taxes are included.
 All linens and blankets. (we suggest crew bring sleeping bags).
 Fuel for the week
 Cleaning fee at the end of the charter

SAMPLE ITINERARY

SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1. LAVRION

ARRIVAL AND SET SAIL. Meet at the Marina and provision with your instructor as part of the Bareboat Instruction. Departure will be around 17:00 for our first night on KITHONOS ISLAND.

DAY 2. SIROS ISLAND, FINNAKAS VILLAGE.

After breakfast, we set sail for the island of SIROS. We’ll point our bows toward the East and the charming village of Finnakas.

DAY 3. NAXOS ISLAND.

Next, we head South from Finnakas, sailing around the south of the island and then further south to Naxos port (about 50NM).

DAY 4. MILOS ISLAND.

An early departure to day as Milos is west about 70 miles. This is Homers home island and his eventual burial site.

DAY 5. POROS ISLAND.

An over night sail to Poros island the island is west of Milos about 70 miles to sail.

DAY 6. A rest day on Poros island.

DAY 7. RETURN TO BASE.

. An early departure to return back to Laviron about 40 miles.