Category: Boat life
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Reef-Safe Sunscreen in Greece
The Most Important Rule: Protect Your Skin First Environmental considerations should never come at the expense of effective sun protection. The best sunscreen is the one that: For most sailing holidays in Greece, we recommend: If you’re getting sunburned, you’re doing more harm to yourself than any sunscreen ingredient is likely doing to the environment.…
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The Sea Rescuers Report on Our Donation
Last year, we spent a lot of time sailing the Ionian Sea together with friends and family while preparing for our new chapter and future sailing business. Those trips were never meant as commercial charters — they were a chance for us to learn, test ideas, gain experience and, most importantly, share the adventure with…
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Sustainable Sailing and Diving – Taking Responsibility for the Sea
We Are Guests – Above and Below the Water On and in the sea, we are all just guests. The ocean may appear vast and robust, but in many places it is extremely fragile. As sailors and divers, we carry a responsibility to protect it and to preserve ecosystems that can be severely disturbed by…
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Packing List for Sailing and Diving Holidays
A holiday on the water follows its own set of rules. When you spend several days living on a sailboat, add diving into the mix, and constantly move between sun, wind, salt, and sea, you quickly realise: your packing list looks very different from a classic beach vacation. To make things easier, here’s our tried-and-tested…
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A Week Aboard Katja
Let me tell you about a typical week on board Katja. Every week is different, and we adjust our route to the weather and the preferences of the crew, but your tour with us might look something like this. Saturday – Ready to Set Sail Whether you’ve already explored Greece on your own or are…