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1). Yacht Charter in the Southern Cyclades
The areas prevailing wind during the summer months is the infamous Meltemi blowing from the N-NW. It is first felt in June and becomes stronger through July, August and September when it can reach force 8. It dies down in October. In the spring and autumn gales are common from the N and the SE. The summer months are hot, average temperatures are 25 deg C and temperatures often reach 35 deg C.
2). Sailing the Saronic Gulf
As far as history goes the Saronic Gulf and surrounding areas were always under the influence and domination of Athens. During the time of Alexander the Great, the Hellenistic period and the Roman occupation the whole area prospered. During the Byzantine period the area declined and the Turkish occupation from 1453 to 1821 saw the situation worsen. Athens became a small town of no more than 30,000 citizens.
3). Sailing in the Western Peloponnisos
The wind in the Western Peloponnisos during the summer months is predominately from the NW. It gets up around noon and dies down in the evening. As you progress further south the wind is more from the W - SW. The winter months from October to April sees winds predominately from the SE.
The coast of the Western Peloponnisos is in the most part high, rugged mountains, still often snow capped in the spring.
4). Sailing the Gulfs of Corinth and Patras in Greece
The prevailing winds in the summer months are from the west. It will blow from midday well into the evening. It may reach force 6 in July and August. In the spring and autumn winds will come from the east or west dependent on conditions in the adjacent Aegean or Ionian. The gulf of Patras is prone to thunderstorms in spring and autumn with attendant waterspouts.
5). Yacht Charter in the Central Cyclades
The areas prevailing wind during the summer months is the infamous Meltemi blowing from the N-NW. It is first felt in June and becomes stronger through July, August and September when it can reach force 8. It dies down in October. In the spring and autumn gales are common from the N and the SE. The summer months are hot, average temperatures are 25 deg C and temperatures often reach 35 deg C.
6). Yacht Charter in the Northern Cyclades
The areas prevailing wind during the summer months is the infamous Meltemi blowing from the N-NW. It is first felt in June and becomes stronger through July, August and September when it can reach force 8. It dies down in October. In the spring and autumn gales are common from the N and the SE. The summer months are hot, average temperatures are 25 deg C and temperatures often reach 35 deg C.
7). Sailing the Gulfs of Hydra and Argolikos in Greece
It is difficult to generalise about weather patterns within the area. In the summer months the north usually sees the Meltemi from the NNE - NE. But unlike the rest of the Aegean it is by no means guaranteed and if it does not blow winds are usually light and from the south. The prevailing wind in the south of the area is from the SE and it will blow from midday before calming in the evening.
8). Sailing in the Northern Dodecanese Islands
In the summer the prevailing wind is the Meltemi that blows from the N NW. It blows from June through to October and at its peak may reach a force 7. The spring and autumn sees winds from the SE, usually with strengths between 2 4. Summer temperatures can rise to 35 deg C. The winters are mild.
The Dodecanese have been inhabited since prehistoric times.
9). Dinghy Sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association
White Sail Level I - Section 1 covers safety with a look at lifejackets, actions to be followed immediately after a capsize and how to right a capsized boat. And the required items for a sailboat less than 5.5 meters long as outlined in the current Boating Safety Guide. Section 2 is Seamanship, Candidates must be able to tie 4 knots within a certain time and describe their uses.
10). Yacht Charter in Northern Crete
Crete was home to one of worlds most important civilisations, the Minoans who ruled the eastern Mediterranean from 2800 - 1150 BC. The art that has survived shows a refined and peace loving culture. There is a good collection in the Museum at Iraklion. Through commerce, shipping and trade with other peoples, the Egyptians, Phoenicians and Syrians they built a powerful civilisation.
11). Sailing in Greece
It is difficult to generalise about weather patterns within the area. In the summer months the north usually sees the Meltemi from the NNE - NE. But unlike the rest of the Aegean it is by no means guaranteed and if it does not blow winds are usually light and from the south. The prevailing wind in the south of the area is from the SE and it will blow from midday before calming in the evening.
12). Madrid Capital of Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain and of Madrid province. It lies in central Spain on the Manzanares River and is almost in the exact geographic centre of the country. It is the focus of its own autonomous region.
13). Andalucia - The Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and the Costa de la Luz
A look at the Spanish region of Andalucia it's three costas and it's eight provinces - Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jean, Malaga and Seville.
14). Yacht Charter in Southern Crete
In the summer the prevailing wind is the infamous Meltemi from the NW WNW. July and August sees the winds at their strongest, force 5 6 on the northern coast but more often a more gentle force 3 4. The spring and autumn sees winds form the south, force 2 4. The southern coast is notorious for strong squalls the blow down from the mountains. There is little in the way of warning and they can be violent close inshore.
15). Spain - Traveling to and within the European country
Information about traveling to and within the country of Spain. Including flights, rail and road travel and ferry services
16). Yacht Charter - Which type suits you?
A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter
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