During last September, I and my wife had a week of sailing vacations in Ionian islands.

Starting our trip from Lefkas, we first sailed South visiting Ithaca and then North, going to Paxoi and Corfu where we delivered the boat.

We enjoyed much staying on anchor in the bays of Ithaca. Paxoi port is also amazing but the most fascinating was our tuna fishing! Many sailors trol a fishing line with a small fish for bait during sailing, trying to catch a fish. But very fast they are disappointed as they do not have results. To insist is the secret! After all it does not cost anything to drag the fish! And after five days of disappointment, we finally caught three small tuna fishes! So keep on trying and good luck!

Lefteris M.

On September 2011, me and my family passed the Corinth canal. Our plan was to have our vacation in the beautiful Ionian islands: Ithaca, Lefkas, Paxoi and Corfu.
It is an exciting experience to drive a yacht between two extra high walls (52m.) for about half an hour, since the canal is 6.3 km long (3.9 miles), water depth of 8m (26 feet).
If you intend to pass the Corinth canal, you should turn the VHF on channel 11 and follow the orders of the canal's officer.
The fees for the passage can be calculated here www.corinthcanal.com/fees1.php

CORINTH CANAL MANAGEMENT
201 00 CORINTH, GREECE
TEL: +30 27410.30880, FAX: +30 27410.30884
e-mail: corinth_canal@periandros.gr
24 HOUR CUSTOMER SERVICE DEPARTMENT:
TEL: +30 27410. 30886, FAX: +30 27410.30887
e-mail: controltower@periandros.gr

The greek islands are the paradise on earth, so next year we will be here again  for the Cyclades islands.

Nontas M.

The Rion and Andirrion strait, only one mile wide, is the western entrance to the golf of Corinth.
We crossed this strait last year on our way to Lefkas under the suspension cable bridge. We sailed straight on to the center for maximum depth. At this point the height of the bridge is 80-100 meters.
It is suggested to inform the bridge control VHF ch 08 while crossing and watch for the ferries going often from Rion to Antirrion and backwards.

Georges M.