Sailing Jollies’ unique concept of turning charter companies’ one way needs into training and experience building trips, usually in the low season, has become one of the most successful and popular in the sailing world today. We generally have a huge 65-70% repeat guest rate on every event, with so many returning year on year, some every April, May or October, creating a real ‘family’ feel to the Jollies. Low season, ‘real sailing for real sailors’ attracts very good people, many of whom stay in touch for years to come and have been known to meet up independently, on land and at sea! It’s true that your first Jolly will be the only one where you join on your own, from then on, you’re part of our fabulous group and will recognise faces every time.
Low season, mainly April & May, October & November, when conditions are wonderfully mixed, giving excellent training opportunities, harbours are far less crowded, prices more appealing and locals are always delighted to see us. It’s a win-win for all, we charter the boats for an extended time, clients get very reasonable prices and any charter company is always happy to have their boats moved by high level sailors & clients. The quality of instruction & teaching is of the highest level, at least on a par with that given by Yachtmaster Instructors. Rich has 17 years’ combined language teaching & private tutoring background, and has been teaching sailing since 2010. He has a foundation in RYA methodology, however his own unique and ‘realistic’ sailing teaching, geared up for chartering & boat ownership, is second to none and comes highly recommended across the sailing world. People are always amazed & impressed with the tips and tricks they pick up and can take with them for life.
We take one or more boats at a time, which we move from Athens to various seasonal destinations in the spring, and back in the autumn, such as Kefalonia, Corfu, Rhodes, Kos, Samos or Skiathos, making for fantastic low season adventures for confident & developing sailors. Other one way routes may be considered, such as between Canaries & Balearics, or we can simply charter yachts for longer periods and create our own one way events on demand.
You can join us by booking a cabin with Rich, Ruth or our guest Skippers, or by taking your own charter bareboat within the event, once suitably qualified & experienced. Beginners are very welcome on our easier routes eg Corfu to Kefalonia, training & guidance is always on offer to new or experienced sailors alike. We like people to take a steady approach, not to run before you can walk, but rather to build up your experience step by step along your journey to becoming a competent, smooth, refined Skipper, Mate or Crew Member.
One way routes often feature on several of our key events, but we also have round trips, an easier way for first time Skippers or new sailors to get used to it all with us, before next taking on the more challenging trips.
