Peter Papageorgiou's Blog (7)

The last few years have seen some major changes in the club sailing scene of Corfu. It doesn't seem so long ago when there were only two clubs,the Hellenic Offshore Racing Club - Corfu which was part the Athens based HORC and NAOK catering to dinghy sailing. HORC - Corfu evolved into IOK (Corfu Sailing Club) and the two clubs have since been essentially one and the same, sharing members, board and premises. Some years ago NAOK started getting involved in offshore sailing and started their own ra… Continue

With nearly 80 percent of the Earth covered in water, there are plenty of places to explore from the deck of a yacht. From the Caribbean to the Mediterranean, there are breathtaking places to visit around the circumference of our planet. Yachting in the Mediterranean dates back hundreds of years and many towns along this coastline have a rich history of piracy, explorers and riches. Today these areas combine a mix of natural beauty and history with the glamour of modern European luxury to offer… Continue

The Maltese Falcon is a clipper sailing luxury yacht owned by American venture capitalist Tom Perkins. It is one of the largest privately-owned sailing yachts in the world at 88 m (290 ft), similar to Royal Huisman's Athena and Lürssen's Eos. It was built after the Dynaship or Dyna-Rigg concept, a 1960 invention of the German engineer Wilhelm Prölss which was intended to operate commercial freight sailing ships with as few crew as possible. The ship has fifteen square sails (five per mast), sto… Continue

I was given the idea by Jean. so here goes with some useful info. Official Greek National holidays for this year As of today obviously) are: 25/3 25th March Double religious and commemorating beginning of revolution against Turks in 1821. 17/4 Good Friday 18/4 Easter Saturday 19/4 Easter Sunday 20/4 Easter Monday 1/5 Labour Day 21/5 Commemorating Corfu and Ionian islands rejoining with Greece (Local bank holiday) 8/6 Holy Spirit 15/8 15th august 28/10 28th October commemorating beginning of 2n… Continue

Everyday I am discovering something more about this "thing" works. I am hoping that the "Boathouse Scuttlebutt" network and forum will evolve into something more than just another timewasting cyber-device. Let's face it the majority of social networks with their endless parade of cyber hugs, drinks, kisses, and pointless groups can be a little tiring, to say the least. Obviously keeping in touch with people you like, respect and admire is one of the nicer aspects. During the long winter months w… Continue

Dear Friends, first of all let me thank you for joining up. Hopefully soon this will grow into a useful and fun place to check out every now and then. I am still getting the hang of it, so be patient as I find ways to upload and show more and more interesting stuff like articles, photos and videos centered around our beloved boats, the sea and the islands... And of course this place is as much yours as it is mine! some of you have already uploaded photos I am happy to see. Keep up the good work… Continue

New look and new features now added to Boatman's World website. Check out our full screen photo galleries and make sure to visit Boatman's World No.1 Waypoint - a place for you to connect with other sailors worldwide and get up-to-the-minute sailing news and events. Continue