Journal
Stories from
the Ionian.
Routes, beaches, weather, fleet, and the small details of a day on the water in Lefkada. Written by Captain Bill and the crew.
Routes
Porto Katsiki and Egremni by boat, the case for arriving from the sea
Porto Katsiki and Egremni are most easily reached by boat from Lefkada. Here is the route, the timing, and why arriving from the sea is the better day.
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Routes
Lefkada to Paxos and Antipaxos by boat, the day-trip route in detail
Lefkada to Paxos is about 35 nautical miles. Here is the full day-trip route, the crossing, where to swim, Antipaxos and Voutoumi, and the realistic timing.
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Routes
The inner Ionian loop, Atokos, Kastos, Kalamos, Meganisi, Skorpios
The inner Ionian loop from Lefkada visits five islands, Atokos, Kastos, Kalamos, Meganisi and Skorpios, in protected water. Here is the full route.
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Practical
Do you need a boat license to rent in Lefkada? The honest answer
Greek law requires a powerboat license for engines above 30 HP. Here is what that means for boat rentals in Lefkada, and which licenses Greek authorities accept.
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Practical
Boat with skipper or self-drive in Lefkada, which is the better day?
A skipper-led boat tour and a self-drive rental in Lefkada cost about the same. The trade-off is route knowledge versus the wheel. Here is how to choose.
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Fleet
The Mazziena 26SP, why we built our flagship around this RIB
The Mazziena 26SP is the boat we run when guests want the whole Ionian in one day. Twin 200 HP Hondas, 55-knot top speed, dual Bimini, skipper included.
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Routes
The Lefkada west coast, eight beaches you can only see properly from a boat
The Lefkada west coast has eight beaches between Agios Nikitas and Porto Katsiki that are best reached from the sea. Here is the order, the route, and the differences.
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Practical
The best time to be on the water in Lefkada, and the worst
The flattest sea in Lefkada is at sunrise, the brightest water is at midday, and the warmest light is at golden hour. Here is how to time a boat day across May to October.
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Practical
What to bring for a day on a boat in Lefkada, the honest packing list
Eight hours on a boat in the Ionian needs more than swimwear and sunscreen. Here is the practical packing list from a Lefkada skipper.
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Routes
Skorpios, how to visit the Onassis island today
Skorpios, the Onassis private island near Lefkada, is closed to the public. You can still circle it by boat and swim in the bays off its south coast. Here is how.
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