WildWind

   Thanks again.  

We've been to Minorca sailing and 3 times and to the much lamented Fini with Neilson just before it closed. Wildwind is looking good, we'll be going in mid May if it comes off.

Steve

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dopamine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 26 Oct 06 Location: Burkina Faso Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote dopamine Report Post Quote Reply Topic: WildWind Posted: 08 Mar 09 at 10:19am
	Thanks again. We've been to Minorca sailing and 3 times and to the much lamented Fini with Neilson just before it closed. Wildwind is looking good, we'll be going in mid May if it comes off. Steve

jaydub Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Far too distracted from work Joined: 06 Jan 07 Online Status: Offline Posts: 267	Post Options Post Reply Quote jaydub Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 07 Mar 09 at 2:06pm
	Absolutely top place. We never go back to the same holiday destination twice and we're going back for our third consecutive year this August. Top sailing (ideal for beginners in the morning & challenging for all levels in the afternoon), highly skilled staff and Vassiliki town is a nice place to go and eat and safe enough to leave older teenage kids in the Zeus bar, where the staff keep an eye on them. The ethos of Wildwind is RELAXED. It's certainly less regimented that Neilson, who we've been with before, and it took us most of our first week there to succumb to the Wildwind spirit. You do need to be up front with them if you want to get something specific out of your time there. However there are some really top sailors there and they will push you way outside your comfort zone if that's what you're up for. A final thought, much of Wildwind's income comes from repeat business. You aren't going to regret going there

Rob.e Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 19 Oct 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 545	Post Options Post Reply Quote Rob.e Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 09 at 1:42pm
	First time I went to Vass there seemed to be a lot of building going on and it seemed a bit scruffy. Went back a few years later, all the building work seemed finished, and we all thought the place was lovely! I went on flotilla, but conditions looked good in the bay, we saw a Dolphin on the way in, and generally had a good time. Been to the island loads of times, and we like the locals, the country, the climate and the food. It does get very hot at certain times, so you need to be careful, cover up, drink lots of water etc, but we couldn't find anything bad to say about the place at all. General experience on sailing holidays: look at the kit on offer, and think if it will suit your experience/expectations.

English Dave Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Visit Member's Homepage Really should get out more Joined: 10 Aug 06 Location: Northern Ireland Online Status: Offline Posts: 682	Post Options Post Reply Quote English Dave Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 09 at 10:21am
	I'm a big fan in general of Vassiliki and have travelled to both Club Vass and Wildwind although not recently. My previous comments are here.
	English Dave Ballyholme Yacht Club (You'd think I'd be better at it by now) Hurricane 5.9 SX RS700

dopamine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 26 Oct 06 Location: Burkina Faso Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote dopamine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 06 Mar 09 at 8:00am
	Sounds good guys, thanks for the input. Anyone else got an opinion? Steve

neilgb Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Newbie Joined: 20 Oct 06 Online Status: Offline Posts: 29	Post Options Post Reply Quote neilgb Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 05 Mar 09 at 6:35pm
	Went last year only one word.......fantastic ....light winds in the morning to try out new boats and in the afternoon the crossshore wind was F4 minimum every day. If you are learning it could be a bit initmidating but the instructors are first class and will do 'joy' rides for those who want to enjoy but not confident in high winds. The sail here when most would have closed the beach. Vassiliki the town is really relaxed and about a 10 minute stroll from the base. Lots of cats to make the most of the conditions and for monohulls enough choice to keep you busy (Tried their 5k and enjoyed it so much went and bought one !). Whilst not as much kit as perhaps Minorca it is so much better than the mainstream companies, good value, the atmosphere relaxed and the sailing occasionally epic !

craiggo Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Really should get out more Joined: 01 Apr 04 Location: United Kingdom Online Status: Offline Posts: 1810	Post Options Post Reply Quote craiggo Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 09 at 2:40pm
	I went back in 2005 for the last week of the season, and had a good time, but in hindsight should have gone earlier in the season. The town itself had finished the holiday season a couple of weeks before Wildwind finished for the year, so not a lot to do ashore. Sailing was good, although we only had a few days of typical conditions and to be honest I probably had the most fun of the week surfing downwind towards the beach in a Laser practising heavy weather gybes. Accomodation is ok but not amazing and the owners of the hotel are very accomodating. Some of the higher performance boats looked a bit tired with the exception of the 800 as they got little use and wernt replaced as often as the 16s. I think if I went again I'd still only go for a week otherwise boredom and repetition might set in.

dopamine Send Private Message Find Member's Posts Groupie Joined: 26 Oct 06 Location: Burkina Faso Online Status: Offline Posts: 68	Post Options Post Reply Quote dopamine Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 12 Feb 09 at 12:31pm
	Who has been? Any good?