Join American Sailing and Fairwinds Sailing Greece on a journey from Corfu to the north Ionian Sea, one of the most popular and beautiful sailing destinations worldwide.
Our local captains from Fairwinds Sailing will take us to their favorite anchorages and introduce us to Greece as seen through their eyes. Corfu Island is in the north Ionian Sea, between Italy and Greece (Greek “Ιόνιο Πέλαγος” – Italian “Mare Ionio”). Corfu is considered one of the finest and most cosmopolitan islands in the Mediterranean.
On this Greece flotilla, you will sail aboard modern sailboats with a captain/guide. Each day, you will rendezvous with the other boats in the flotilla and share meals and onshore excursions. You will sail the waters around Corfu with other American Sailing members. You can rent a cabin or get a group of friends together and rent the entire boat. This is the easiest way to bareboat charter, with the added benefit of having experienced sailors and guides in your group.
Take a look at Fair Winds Sailing – Greece | Corfu for details on the sailing school.
Captain Dimitris Bampakos, founder and lead instructor of Fair Winds Sailing Greece, is a distinguished former Captain of the Greek Navy and an American Sailing Senior Master Instructor (SMI).
Throughout his 26-year Navy career, Captain Bampakos dedicated the majority of his time at sea, serving as captain, executive officer, and deck officer on frigates and fast patrol boats. His extensive experience includes over 100,000 nautical miles across the globe.
After commanding his final warship in 2006, he began cruising and racing each summer in the Mediterranean. Between 2013 and 2016, while stationed in Virginia, USA, Captain Bampakos completed all American Sailing certifications up to the offshore ocean passage level (ASA 108) and became an ASA instructor up to ASA 206. During this time, he also sailed in the Chesapeake Bay, the North Atlantic, and the North Pacific Ocean, proudly joining Patriot Sailing and BBSA.
In 2020, Captain Bampakos was invited to Los Angeles by American Sailing to participate in an Instructor Evaluator Qualification Clinic. Upon successful completion, he earned the title of Master Instructor. In 2023, he led another Instructor Evaluator Qualification Clinic in Tampa Bay, Florida, advancing to Senior Master Instructor.
Captain Bampakos is a graduate of the National Defense University, USA, holding an MSc. in Electronic Systems Engineering. Since 2000, he has also taught radar and naval communication systems at a postgraduate level.
For more about Captain Bampakos’s career and credentials, visit his Featured Instructor page on the American Sailing website. You can also read reviews from his students on Google.
Mandraki Marina, located in the Old Venetian Fortress of Corfu town. The Old Venetian Fortress of Corfu town, as well as, the Corfu town itself, are a UNESCO World Heritage site. The fortress is a masterpiece of architectural art with a rich history and heritage. It is considered one of the most beautiful locations in Greece and in the Mediterranean.
We will sail to and anchor in different areas of Corfu island and then we will sail south to the islands of Paxos and / or to the west coast of Greek mainland, one of the best sailing destinations in the Med.
We will return to Benitses Marina on Friday October 2nd, 2026 late in the evening and check out on Saturday morning October 3rd at 09:00. Transportation to Corfu will be provided.
Check out on Saturday morning October 3rd at 09:00.
Please Note. This itinerary is meant to serve as an example of what a week-long sailing journey on a flotilla may entail. However, it is important to note that the flotilla leaders may adjust the schedule to ensure optimal sailing conditions and the best possible experience for guests.
Please Note. Boats are subject to change due to availability
*Please Note. Arrival and departure transfers, alcoholic beverages (apart from wine and beer), shore excursions (including dinners on shore), and gratuities are not included in the all inclusive price.
