and the gods of wind and sea 

 comfortably carry you from island to island over the crystal clear waters of the Aegean,

 for a period of 10 days to two weeks,

through the Dodecanese Island Chain in the western Aegean Sea

or along the Turquoise Coast

Away from cities, away from the norm, away from the confusion. Come back to a simpler time, to a different time, one you may remember, and will surely find welcoming. Walk among whitewashed villages uncontaminated by the passage of time; meander among the stone walled gardens and houses along with the kind inhabitants - the Greek islanders who have changed little in their way of living, only "adapting" to the conveniences of recent change. Patmos, Kalymnos, Lipsos, Marathi, Agathonissi, are among the islands where we find secluded bays to drop anchor for the night after a day's sail.

Everyday waken to sunshine, a dip in the sea, and a leisurely breakfast on board or ashore. Pwyll is your home on the water for the duration of your trip.

 Bakeries and cafes abound in the islands of the Dodecanese, as well as the villages of Turkey. Set sail after a leisurely morning watching Greek island life from behind a "cafe frappe" (frothy iced Greek coffee)  and melopita (apple tart).

Once we set sail we will judge how much time we want to be out on the water, most of the afternoon into the evening is usually spent sailing, taking advantage of the very late sunset.

Besides our "common space" on board, Pwyll has three double berth cabins, of which two are usually used by guests, (one by the captain, unless we have 6 aboard), and a central head. Prices given are based on 4 passengers, double occupancy, but we can accommodate up to 6.

Would you prefer to sail along the "Turquoise Coast of Turkey," among towering cliffs and ancient ruins of the Greek  and Roman cultures? Well, we love this route and dedicate spring and autumn to sailing along the Turkish Coast. This area of ancient Greek culture, later under Roman rule, originally was inhabited by a people known as the Lycians, who mostly inhabited the western coastal area of Turkey. This area was separated from the rest of Turkey by high and impenetrable mountains which isolated the area from the early "inland" culture and later the Ottoman Empire. At times, we will actually be "tied-up ashore" to ruins easily dating back 2000 years, no kidding! You can explore the ruins directly from the boat, on land or underwater. You will find the out-of-the-way coastal area welcoming and hospitable, possibly more hospitable than any other place you have ever been. The peoples of Turkey who have come to inhabit this area in modern times are a gentle and gracious people with quiet ways and happy faces.
Trips along the coast begin either in Marmaris or Gocek.

In the Greek Dodecanese Islands, our base is the island of LEROS, northward of Rhodes about 100 miles. There are various ways of arriving, and although it takes a little longer to get here, you have come to what is considered by cruising connoisseurs as one of the world's best cruising grounds, and one very uncluttered by charter boats, as well.

We suggest either flying direct to Athens from the US, or via London with a comfortable stopover. There are connecting flights to Rhodes or Leros from Athens. There are many flights a day to Rhodes, which makes it more convenient to arrive there, either by charter flight from London, or via Athens, with a stopover in Rhodes. There are various ways to reach Leros from Rhodes: Ferry, hydrofoil, or catamaran. The old fortress city of Rhodes is well worth a stop of a day or two, one of the most interesting historical sites in these islands. Alternatively, arrive in Athens, spend a couple days touring, then come on to Leros.

We have chosen Leros as our base for many reasons: its strategic position in the Dodecanese chain allowing us the best choice of routes around the islands; it has an airport, a reasonable amount of services and not so much tourism as to be unattractive but enough to provide an infrastructure that is convenient. Leros still preserves some of its past charm and could be a nice "land" addition to your trip. I can recommend one particular small hotel by the shore for some time ashore.

We invite you aboard for a vacation which is most likely very different from other holiday experiences that you have ever had.

It is my goal to make my guests feel comfortable and safe, enjoying to the fullest the experience of sailing and living aboard. Not having sailing experience is not an issue, a majority of our guests are people who have never sailed before.

This is truly a sailing holiday, we raise the sails everyday and really sail. (there are companies that call their trips "sailing trips, when in fact the sailing part is minimal, or they are not really sailing vessels, rather "gulets")

We do not yell or bark out commands, as is somewhat characteristic of skippers, and we help you to learn as much about sailing as you wish to in a comfortable environment. You will be with a skipper who continues this work for the enjoyment of sharing this unique way of life on the sea, the freedom of being propelled by the wind, of living with the past in isolated locations, with the yacht as your home.

This will be, without a doubt, an unforgettable experience and vacation that just might change the way you see life on this planet.

                                                                         Captain