Hello Cruisers! Long time lurker, first time poster
Seeking input on sailing grounds selection and
charter company for first Greek island
bareboat trip end of April 2024.
We are Two
ASA 104
Bareboat certified captains, sail and
charter experience (BC Gulf Islands,
BVI,
Long Island Sound). 9 year old son who's sailed w/ us since he's 2, will be his first charter longer than 2 nights. He/we are very interested in Greek mythology, and hope to do some wetsuit swimming/snorkel... so looking for warmest conditions we can find.
Want the
Cyclades for short distances between islands (2-3 hr sails) to keep son from getting bored. Hoping winds are consistently under 17-18 knots in April - thinking it's before Meltemi???
Looking at Istion Yachting out of Paros. Are they reputable? I've seen mixed review about the quality of their
boats - lots of great
reviews, but a handful of less so.
Can we do what we seek at end of April in
Cyclades? Are my assumptions correct from my
research? Are there other recommended charter companies with
boat quality and importantly
service?
Thank you in advance!