Sailing yacht charter Corfu

Do you need a sailing license in Corfu?

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Corfu, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in Greece, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses, Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR: • NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Sailboat rental Corfu – the main ports

Corfu Town (New) Port

This is the main port of Corfu and is located in the capital city, Corfu Town (Kerkyra). It is a busy commercial port with connections to the mainland of Greece and various international destinations. Cruise ships also often dock at this port. Lat. 39.630383145208874, Long. 19.902143077724542

Lefkimmi Port

Lefkimmi is a town in the southern part of Corfu. The port serves local ferry connections, especially to the nearby island of Paxos. Lat. 39.41414352865846, Long. 20.097956674265582

Ipsos Port

Ipsos is a resort town on the eastern coast of Corfu, with a small harbor. Long. 39.69508180470882, Lat. 19.839441970532693

Paleokastritsa Port

Paleokastritsa is a popular tourist destination on the northwest coast, known for its stunning scenery and monasteries. The small harbor allows boats and ferries to bring visitors to this picturesque area. Lat: 39.672359771508056, Long. 19.708361125153658

Gouvia Marina

Gouvia is a marina located on the east coast of Corfu, near Corfu Town. It is one of the largest marinas in Greece, catering to private yachts and boats. Lat. 39.64787081121765, Long. 19.854260228182103

Ionian yacht charter

The main season for sailing in Corfu is from May to October, with warm temperatures, consistent winds and generally calm seas. This period provides ideal conditions for all types of sailing. July and August are the busiest months with the most consistent sailing conditions. The prevailing wind in Corfu during the summer months is the Maestro, a northwesterly wind that generally picks up in the afternoons. Maestro winds are usually between 10 and 20 knots, making them ideal for sailing. The wind is light in the morning and increases in the afternoon, but it is mostly steady and reliable. While the Maestro is the dominant wind, you can also encounter southerly winds, especially during the early and late sailing seasons (May and October). These winds are typically lighter and more variable.

Corfu has summer temperatures between 25°C and 35°C and sea temperatures between 24°C and 28°C (75°F and 82°F). The island is lush green, but it can be dry and humid in the summer months. The sea breeze helps moderate the heat and humidity. The tidal range in the Ionian Sea is minimal and the currents are generally weak, making navigation easy.

The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Corfu. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

The wind rose for Corfu shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Corfu shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.

Day 1. Corfu Town – Paleokastritsa (18 km / 10 nm), Day 2. Paleokastritsa – Liapades (5 km / 3 nm), Day 3. Liapades – Agios Gordios (8 km / 4.5 nm), Day 4. Agios Gordios – Kavos (15 km / 8 nm), Day 5. Kavos – Moraitika (10 km / 5.5 nm), Day 6. Moraitika – Messonghi (5 km / 3 nm), Day 7. Messonghi – Corfu Town (15 km / 8 nm)

Day 1. Corfu Town – Kassiopi (20 km / 11 nm), Day 2. Kassiopi – Avlaki (10 km / 5.5 nm), Day 3. Avlaki – Agios Stefanos (12 km / 6.5 nm), Day 4. Agios Stefanos – Paleokastritsa (15 km / 8 nm), Day 5. Paleokastritsa – Liapades (5 km / 3 nm), Day 6. Liapades – Barbati (59,5 km / 37 nm), Day 7. Barbati – Corfu Town (20 km / 11 nm)

sailing from Corfu town