Rent a yacht Kefalonia

Can you rent a yacht in Kefalonia- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters 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

Yacht charter Kefalonia – the main ports

Kefalonia, one of the largest Ionian Islands in Greece, has several ports that play a key role in connecting the island with mainland Greece and neighboring islands.

Argostoli Port

Argostoli is the capital and main port of Kefalonia. The port serves as a transportation hub with ferry connections to other Ionian Islands and the mainland, including ferries from and to Kyllini on the western coast of the Peloponnese. Argostoli boat hire Lat. 38.18066186284726 Long. 20.495689741540037

Poros Port

Poros is a port town located on the southeastern coast of Kefalonia. Ferries operate from Poros to the neighboring island of Kythira and the mainland port of Kyllini. Lat. 38.149024427460546 Long.20.78119483015008

Sami Port

Sami is a port town on the eastern coast of Kefalonia. Ferries from Sami connect Kefalonia with the nearby island of Ithaca and the mainland port of Patras. Lat. 38.253839043290355 Long. 20.648393356629338

Lixouri Port

Lixouri is a town on the Paliki Peninsula, and it has a port with ferry services to Argostoli. The ferry ride between Lixouri and Argostoli provides a convenient connection across the bay. Lat. 38.2000929277693 Long. 20.4406119770356
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Spring (March – May): Spring is a wonderful time to sail around Kefalonia. The weather is pleasant, usually between 17°C and 24°C, the sea is calm, and the island is green and full of wildflowers. There are not many tourists yet, so the bays and harbours are quieter.

Summer (June – August): This is the peak season for sailing. The weather is hot and sunny, often between 28°C and 35°C. Winds are usually light to moderate (especially the afternoon, northwesterly winds), and the sea is mostly calm. Ports and popular spots can be crowded, so it is worth arriving early. Perfect for beach-goers and socialites.
Autumn (September – November): Early autumn is considered by many to be the best time to sail in Kefalonia. The sea is still warm after the summer, the temperature is pleasant (22°C – 30°C), and the winds are steady but not too strong. The number of tourists also decreases, making for a more peaceful and relaxing experience.
Winter (December – February): Sailing is less common in winter. Temperatures are around 10°C – 17°C, the weather is more changeable, rain is more frequent and stronger winds can occur. It is not ideal for casual sailors, but it can provide a special, quiet adventure for the more experienced.

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 Kefalonia. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.

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

Day 1: Sami – Fiskardo (13 nm – Sailing time*: about 2 hours), Day 2: Fiskardo – Argostoli (34 nm – Sailing time*: about 5.5 hours), Day 3: Argostoli – Zakynthos (31.3 nm – Sailing time*: about 5 hours), Day 4: Zakynthos – Kalamos (48.6 nm – Sailing time*: about 7.5 hours), Day 5: Kalamos – Atokos (9.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 6: Atokos – Vathy (9.7 nm – Sailing time*: about 1.5 hours), Day 7: Vathy – Sami (13.5 nm – Sailing time*: about 2.5 hours)

* – an average 43 ft sailing yacht, with average weather conditions, sails around 6-7 knots per hour.