Bareboat Chartering in Greece
with Dimitris Bampakos | Fair Winds Sailing Greece

The ultimate guide to chartering the crystal-clear waters of Greece

90 Minutes English Unlimited Access

Greece offers picturesque landscapes, historic villages, and over 6,000 islands to explore. This comprehensive online class covers popular regions like the Cyclades, Ionian, and Saronic Islands. Acquire essential information about the geography, the climate, the sailing season, and the prevailing winds. Learn about possible itineraries, the nautical publications, the charter agreement, and the procedures/formalities.

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List of Topics:

GEOGRAPHY

  • An introduction to Greek geography.
  • A brief description of the two main Greek Seas, the Aegean and the Ionian.

CLIMATE AND SAILING SEASON

  • Sailing season
  • Prevailing winds
  • Thermally driven winds

ITINERARIES

  • Entry Points to cruising
  • Planning a cruise itinerary
  • Time and distance
  • Degrees of difficulty

NAVIGATING THE GREEK SEAS

  • Nautical Publications
    • Charts
    • List of Lights
    • Pilot book
    • Navionics
    • GPS
  • Tips for safe coastal and electronic navigation.
    • Taking a good forecast
    • Avoiding navigation hazards
    • Tides and currents
    • Mediterranean mooring

PROCEDURES AND REPORTING ISSUES

  • The charter agreement; a legal binding document.
  • Insurance and liability.
  • Skipper’s briefing / checkin & checkout procedures / inventory list
  • Reporting issues.

REASONS TO CHARTER IN GREECE

Stunning Destinations
Greece is home to over 6,000 islands, each with its unique charm. Popular regions like the Cyclades, Ionian, and Saronic islands provide picturesque landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and historic villages.
Ideal Sailing Conditions
Greece offers something for every sailor—from tranquil, sheltered bays in the Ionian Sea to more adventurous open-sea crossings in the Cyclades. The Mediterranean climate brings steady winds, warm waters, and predictable weather patterns, perfect for both experienced sailors and beginners.
History, Culture & Cuisine
Sailing in Greece allows you to visit ancient ruins, temples, and landmarks, such as the Temple of Poseidon in Sounion or the ancient city of Delos, adding a cultural dimension to your trip. Plus, you can experience authentic Greek cuisine, including fresh seafood, olives, and local wines, either on the boat or by visiting charming seaside tavernas.
AFFORDABLE
Compared to many other sailing destinations, Greece offers competitive charter prices, making it accessible for a wide range of budgets.

Your Instructors

DIMITRIS BAMPAKOS

Dimitris Bampakos is a former Captain of the Greek Navy. Most of his 26 years of service in the Navy was at sea as a captain, executive officer, and deck officer on board frigates and fast patrol boats where he did more than 200.000 miles all over the world.

He first learned how to sail when he was a midshipman at the Greek Naval Academy. After his last command on board a warship in 2006, he started cruising and racing every summer in the Aegean and lonian Seas in Greece.

When serving in the USA from 2013 to 2016, he completed successfully all the American Sailing certifications and became an ASA instructor up to the offshore ocean passage level (ASA 208). Since then he has become an Instructor Evaluator.

Dimitris has cruised and raced in Chesapeake Bay as well as in the North Atlantic and the North Pacific Ocean. He has been an instructor at Flagship Sailing School located in Ruskin, Florida and he has taught sailing, seamanship, and navigation. In March 2019 he founded Fair Winds Sailing Greece which is an official American Sailing School based on the island of Corfu Greece.

Captain Dimitris Bampakos also holds a masters in Electronic System Engineering and has taught radar and naval communications systems at a postgraduate level since 2000.