There are several methods of catching an octopus. Last summer I've been in the Greek islands with my wife (Sporades). We have been on the sailing yacht drinking our evening coffee, while I noticed an octopus just a few inches under the water. I was very surprised by how easy this dummy creature captured! I only used a hook an a lin! Although they can be easily invisible, it is very common to see octopuses in  Greek marinas and beaches. Try you too!
John & Anna Fleischer
The Greek waters explorers

During last October, we sailed for three weeks around Cyclades with    s/y Antiope, a Bavaria 36.

On October 18th, we left from Kithnos to Syros.The day was sunny but with a force 6 wind.

In our way to Syros we met a Sun Odyssey 39 sailing to the same direction and we felt that a little bit of competition would be perfect at the time!

After a few hours of sailing we arrived first at the marina having spent a wonderful day!

Gerd P.

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.