Sailing in Athens
Sailing in Athens
Sailing is a challenging sport that requires knowledge and skills and it is a highly rewarding activity. Recreational sailing in Athens includes cruising and sailboat racing. Cruising includes extended offshore trips visiting secluded bays, dropping anchor to swim in crystal clear water. Racing ranges from single person sailboat to high-end large boat competitions.
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Vouliagmeni Nautical Club, established in 1937, is the biggest Yacht Club located in Laimos Vouliagmeni, one of the finest suburbs of Athens next to Astir Palace Hotel, an area ideal in terms of amenities and infrastructure facilities for sailing.... more
The Athens Sailing Academy is an English speaking school offering sailing holidays to the Greek islands. The school works with the American Sailing Association teaching scheme which is focused on teaching safe and responsible recreational boating.... more
Istion (Yacht Charters & Academy) is based in Alimos just a few minutes away from the city center. The main cruising areas for students include the nearby Saronic Gulf islands and slightly further afield the Cycladic Islands. From novice to advanced... more
The club organizes a number of national and international well known offshore sailing events every year. Apart from these racing activities, in an effort to spread offshore sailing, the HORC has been operating a school since 1969, including 4... more
