Vaggelis
Below is how I would explain a week at sea if you walked into my office on Aegina. Read it in order, or jump to what you care about. By the end you will know exactly what you are asking me for, and the form takes three minutes.
VAGGELIS POUNTOS · FOUNDER · NO BOTS, NO CALL CENTRE, JUST ME
WHERE
Start with a sea. I do the rest.
Pick the one you have in mind. I will show you how a week there usually feels, and then we shape it around your group.
Saronic Gulf
ATHENS · CALM · FIRST-TIMERS
Cyclades
KEA TO MILOS · OPEN SEA
Ionian Sea
CORFU · GREEN · FAMILIES
Somewhere else
DODECANESE · SPORADES · CRETE
AN EXAMPLE WEEK · ATHENS ROUND TRIP
Short sails, calm water, ancient stones.
Epidaurus, Poros, Hydra and Aegina, with swims at Moni island in between. Most days we sail two or three hours, with one longer leg to get down to Hydra. The right choice for a first sailing holiday, and for anyone who wants to leave from Athens without a transfer.
PLACES · Aegina · Moni · Epidaurus · Poros · Hydra
Price on request · it depends on the boat, the season and what your group wants
AN EXAMPLE WEEK · KEA → SERIFOS → MILOS
White villages, real wind, the postcard Greece.
Kea, Serifos and the bays of Milos, with Kleftiko on a calm morning. Longer legs and the meltemi in summer, so I plan the week around the wind. For people who want the Cyclades they have seen in pictures, and a bit of proper sailing.
PLACES · Kea · Serifos · Milos · Kleftiko · Sifnos
Price on request · it depends on the boat, the season and what your group wants
AN EXAMPLE WEEK · CORFU ROUND TRIP
Green islands, sheltered bays, gentle wind.
Paxos and its sea caves, the beaches of Lefkada, Fiskardo on Kefalonia. Flat water and short distances, so nobody gets seasick and the kids swim every afternoon. The easiest sailing in Greece, and the greenest.
PLACES · Corfu · Paxos · Antipaxos · Lefkada · Fiskardo
Price on request · it depends on the boat, the season and what your group wants
NO EXAMPLE WEEK, AND THAT IS FINE
Dodecanese, Sporades, Crete, the Peloponnese coast.
I do not keep a sample route for these, because every one of them starts from your dates, your group and the wind that month. You tell me where and who is coming, I come back with boats and a route built from scratch.
HOT RIGHT NOW · Rhodes · Symi · Kos · Patmos · Skiathos · Skopelos · Alonissos · Crete
LIFE ON BOARD
The boat takes you there. The days are yours.
This is the part I care about most. There is no programme to follow. You tell me what a good day looks like for your group, and I build the week out of days like that.
Swim and snorkel from the boat
Anchor in a cove nobody drives to. Masks and SUP boards on board.
Sunset at anchor
A glass on deck, the day's photos, no plans.
Ancient sites by sea
Epidaurus, Delos, old fortresses, on foot from the harbour.
Taverna nights
The places I eat at, not the ones on the front row.
Beach bars and hidden coves
Arrive by dinghy, leave when you want.
Island villages and hikes
Chora walks, monastery paths, a morning hike before the swim.
Learn to sail, if you like
Take the wheel, trim a sail, or just read on the bow.
Days with friends
Jumping from the stern, music, a long lunch in the shade.
FOOD, PROVISIONING, TRANSFERS
The boat is stocked before you step on it.
I organise the first provisioning with what your group likes, the transfers from the airport to the marina, and the paperwork. You arrive, the fridge is full, the skipper knows your names.
Provisioning
Airport transfers
Cook on board
Dietary needs
Birthdays & proposals
Kids' gear
Insurance
THE BOAT
The boat follows your group, not the other way round.
Access to a wide fleet of yachts across Greece. I pick two or three that fit who is coming, and you compare like for like.
2–8 GUESTS
Sailboat
The classic. Real sailing feel, best value, cosy cabins. Ideal for couples and small groups who want to feel the wind.
MOST AFFORDABLE
Fits: couples, two couples, friends who like to sail
4–10 GUESTS
Catamaran
Space, stability, shallow anchorages and a big deck for lunch. Costs more than a sailboat of the same length, but families rarely regret it.
MID TO HIGH
Fits: families with kids, two families, groups of six or more
FAST & COMFORTABLE
Motor yacht
More islands in less time, with the comfort of a floating villa. Fuel is a real part of the budget here, and I will show it separately.
HIGHEST
Fits: short stays, special occasions, guests who want distance without sailing
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Inside each type there are many classes. A ten-year-old 40-foot sailboat and a new 50-foot one are different worlds and different prices. That is exactly why I never send a single option.
€
Every price is indicative. It depends on the boat, the season and what your group wants: skipper only or full crew, provisioning, transfers. Once I know your plans, I send you a clear estimate before you commit to anything.
YOUR SKIPPER
You don't need a licence. You need the right person at the helm.
Every week I plan comes with a professional skipper from the partner fleet. Not a taxi driver: the person who knows which bay is calm this afternoon, which taverna has the grill on, and when to let you take the wheel.
Chosen for your group
Kids on board, first-timers, people who want to learn to sail: I match the skipper to the people, not just the boat.
Honest about the month you picked
May is quiet and green, August brings the meltemi to the Cyclades, late September has the warmest sea. I tell you the real version before you book, and the skipper makes the call every morning.
Hosted or crewed, if you want more
Add a host who cooks and keeps the boat, or a full crew on larger yachts. You decide how much you want to do yourself.
HOW WE DO IT
From first message to first anchor.
You deal with me from start to finish, all by email.
You reach out
Fill in the form or send an email. Dates, who is coming, what a good day looks like for you.
FREE
We talk it through by email
I ask what matters, you get honest answers on season, wind and budget. No calls needed.
I propose boats and a route
Two or three yachts that fit, a route around your pace, an indicative estimate.
You confirm and sail
You confirm the proposal. Provisioning and transfers arranged as you chose. You show up and cast off.
WHAT OUR GUESTS SAY
Real words from real trips.
★★★★★
Excellent service from start to finish. Vaggelis took care of all the details and helped us organize a wonderful sailing trip in the Cyclades. Great communication and very professional.
Ilias Marinis
Greece
★★★★★
It was our first time sailing in Greece and we were a bit lost in the beginning. Vaggelis really listened to what we wanted and helped us plan a route that felt perfect for us. The boat, the little villages, the food, everything felt easy and personal. We already dream of coming back.
Katerina Liapi
Greece
FREE PROPOSAL
Tell me about your week. I reply personally within a day.
No commitment, no fees. If it is not the right fit, I will tell you.
Three minutes to fill in. I come back with two or three boats, a route and an indicative estimate.
THAT IS HOW IT WORKS
Now tell me about your group.
One conversation, no commitment. Write to me by email or use the form.
