SEA TREK ADVENTURES

Sea-Trek Adventures is a small friendly company owned and managed by James and Susannah Hobart, who spent four years managing a large resort-based sailing and activities company on Kefalonia. The Ionian is probably the most popular cruising area in Greece, partly because of its stunning beauty and partly because of the fair winds, making it ideal for those seeking a more relaxed sailing holiday. No significant tides, swells or cold temperatures to worry about here!' said James. 'Our Learn to Sail holidays are a fantastic way to learn to sail a small yacht on holiday. Our focus is on safety, equipment, first class instruction and putting the fun into learning to sail.'

Their main base is the traditional town of Lixouri, tucked inside the excellent sailing area and well protected gulf of Argostoli. The second base is in Fiscardo, which is usually used for the bare boat options. Only 50 mins from the airport, Lixouri harbour offers good shelter for the yachts, with all the facilities of the town of Lixouri close by. The harbour has recently been modernised and the yachts are moored on floating pontoons, which provide a quiet, secure and easy berth for the night.

The Learn to Sail 3 days with RYA keelboat certification are unique and have been very popular. Guests stay aboard their own private yacht with exclusive instruction without the instructor living onboard. The one-week holiday includes 3 days tuition and 3 days free sailing. This holiday is aimed at those with little dinghy or yacht sailing experience or those with sailing experience at all and is available throughout the season (May to October) using Atlantic 31's. Shore-based sailing with 3 days tuition are also offered in accommodation near the base.

From Fiscardo on the Jeanneau 37.1 yacht, for selected weeks throughout the season, sailing holidays are organised for singles and those who don't mind sharing the tuition boat for 6 days sailing and learning.

Sea-Trek run guided walks from their base in Lixouri. Guests stay in one of the local hotels and for 5 days of the week drive to different parts of the island and walk for 4-5 hours (6-8 miles) usually in remote areas walking along old shepherds tracks, through olive groves, vineyards and orchards, coastal paths and through traditional villages. There are masses of wild flowers and the views are stunning. Its not non-stop walking though, each day you get the chance to stop to swim at one of the many beaches and visit any interesting attractions. Kefalonia is a beautifully diverse island and there is a lot to see.

Group sizes are anything from 5-10 people and there is always an equal mix of individual travellers and couples and as the week passes by you will meet some interesting people and make some new friends.
Guests have one free day to visit the capital of the island, which is a short ferry ride, or Sea-Trek can provide information for self led walks.
You do not have to be a hiker to join Sea-Trek Walking groups but must be reasonably fit as there are a few uphill climbs.
Holidays run in May and October and include: Accommodation, 5 guided walks, Breakfast everyday, packed lunches on guided walking days, all transport, guide.

Contact Sea-Trek Adventures in the UK:
The Coach House, Wimpstone, Stratford u Avon, CV37 8NS
Tel ++44 (0) 1386 848814
Email: info@sea-trek.co.uk
Website www.sea-trek.co.uk