WE did a bare boat charter in
Greece two years ago.
Kiriokoulas (sp?) Here are my suggestions:
* check everything - you might think the boat is 100% ready to go, but remember the
boats go out with pretty sketchy people, they come back beat up.
so Check the
windlass ( I had to re-wire our
windlass ) and you need the ability to
anchor in
Greece.
* check the refrig - what are all the switches you need to have on to keep the refrig function.
* check the chart plotter - does it have
charts for all the of areas you are visiting?
* check the gang-plank - you will need this to exist from med-mooring.
* check all of the nav lights - are they functioning.
* re cell coverage - if you need cell coverage or plan to use your
iPad, make sure - when you buy a SIM card that you all - and I mean all of the log in codes. Once you leave the mainland, you won't get tech support from anyone. Test drive your
iPad or
cell phone in the shop and make sure you
purchase from a manager. the Store clerks are happy to sell you anything, but if you have trouble , the next day - they won't be there.
bottom line - we had a great time sailing (bare boat) in Greece. we did not go as far as santorino but loved all of the small islands along the way. Hydras was our favorite. People are great, Greek gov. is totally screwed up, but that does not interfere with tourists.