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   Wildwind are opening a new family resort at Afissos in eastern Greece next year.  The existing Wildwind site at Vassiliki isn't what you want (no kids facilities etc) although it is probably a much better sailing resort than the Scumsail ones in terms of sailing conditions, quality of boats etc.  The new place might be worth considering though.

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GM Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Posting king Joined: 19 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 122	Post Options Post Reply Quote GM Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Sunsail Beach Club Holiday Posted: 02 Dec 04 at 7:19pm
	Wildwind are opening a new family resort at Afissos in eastern Greece next year. The existing Wildwind site at Vassiliki isn't what you want (no kids facilities etc) although it is probably a much better sailing resort than the Scumsail ones in terms of sailing conditions, quality of boats etc. The new place might be worth considering though.

malawirich Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote malawirich Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 02 Dec 04 at 8:46pm
	Galini is known within the company as a light wind resort, but as in most places within the med it does pick up in the afternoon. Remember flying in a 4000 in 97 when I was a guest. So there should be enough wind for you to try all of thoose out. If you want better wind Turkey is the place and where I choose to work. Have been at Marverde for the past two summers, this is the biggest so offers the best off the water activities, although I think all the rest are being improved (dont know much beyond what happens on the beach). All the clubs will have the boats and staff to help you improve in thoose areas.

vern Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 30 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote vern Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 04 at 2:48pm
	has anybody ever worked at one of these sunsail holiday places? I was thinking it might be a great job to do during my gap year.

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 04 at 3:54pm
	that's what i plan to do aswell. one of my friends worked at sunsail and really enjoyed it this year and is going back again next year aswel, he is considering it as a career as well, wouldn't that be a good job!!
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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 04 at 4:48pm
	im going to work for a sailing company but i am going to work for markwarner as they are ment to treat the staff better!!

sailor girl Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 13 Jun 04 Location: Spain Online Status: Offline Posts: 1031	Post Options Post Reply Quote sailor girl Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 04 at 5:12pm
	yes, i heard that neilsons treat their staff the best though, not too sure though does anyone have any experience at this??
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hurricane Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 15 Mar 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1047	Post Options Post Reply Quote hurricane Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Dec 04 at 5:20pm
	well the mark warner workers told me that they were treated well so i think i am going to belive that source of imformation!!

malawirich Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 01 Dec 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 9	Post Options Post Reply Quote malawirich Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 1:31am
	Hi If you have read the previous posts, you will know that I have worked for Sunsail for a number of year. I would recommend it to anyone, but I would warn you that it is hard work and the amount of sailing you get to do can be limited (depends what club you are at). If you are interested about any aspect let me know and I will answer as best I can. Sailor Girl did you friend work at either Marverde or Javalin, if so I will prob know them. Rich

ioanlavery Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Posting king Joined: 08 Dec 04 Location: Wales Online Status: Offline Posts: 100	Post Options Post Reply Quote ioanlavery Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 08 Dec 04 at 6:03pm
	I worked at the Neilson Mar Menor resort (when TEAM Unlimited) for 2 seasons, followed by 1 season at Minorca Sailing Holidays. Both were fab ... TEAM Unlimited for its high coaching standards - even towards the instructors and Minorca for all the kit available to advance your sailing techniques. I guess it's down to the effort you put into the work! Would recommend teaching at either of these resorts. Did know a few of the Sunsail staff too, but never worked for them.
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Katie Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 25 Nov 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 6	Post Options Post Reply Quote Katie Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 10 Dec 04 at 1:30pm
	I've done 1 season with sunsail, followed by 3 at Neilson (the first 2 in uni holidays and 2nd 2 after i'd finished before i started my 'proper' job. In my experince Neilson were a far better company to work for. We got paid more at Sunsail, but had to spend almost every night eating with guests, with rules about staff not sitting too near each other etc. They're also much stricter about uniform and stuff like that, which you even have to wear in evenings. Accommodation was shocking for staff! don't get me wrong though, i had a wicked summer! Neilson paid less, but i had much more free time (a big plus if you want to improve your own sailing/windsurfing etc) we were also encouraged to improve and learn new skills - in quiet weeks some of the nannys were sent on the beginner dinghies course, and i did my safety boat course for example. basically it depends what you want to get out of it, but i would defo recommend neilson. Edited by Katie