Club Vounaki - The Best Place to Learn to Sail
Sunsail’s Club Vounaki is great for those new to sailing or windsurfing.Located in a bay on the beautiful Ionian coast, Club Vounaki has gentle winds in the morning and generally flat water throughout the day, making it ideal for learning to sail, windsurf or waterski. The conditions are also perfect for learning to sail a yacht with a three day flotilla course on offer for beginners or those in need of a refresher. The cruising area includes wonderful bays and mystical islands such as Levkas, Meganissi and Skorpios.
As well as activities on the water, there is plenty for guests to do on land. Two swimming pools – one for adults only, tennis courts, mountainous landscape for thrilling biking, a fitness suite, a treatment room and two bars including the Kirki Bar located right on the beach. Following a total makeover this winter, the spacious apartments are contemporary and modern in style. Arranged in the landscaped gardens on the hill, many of the private terraces and balconies boast incredible views across the bay.
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Club Vounaki is a great option for families with children of all ages. It offers a sailing programme specifically for children, a multitude of activities on and off the water, meal times to suit the little ones, evening crèches, babysitting for that much needed time off and a first class Kid’s Club. Aside from the Minnows (4 months - 2 years), all Kid’s Clubs are free of charge, with all meals for the under 13’s included in the holiday price
Splash out…
 There’s a vast range of sailing equipment including single-handed Topaz Taz, Topaz, Laser Pico and Laser 1 dinghies, Catamaran Hobie 15s, Topaz Vibes plus brand new kit for 2008.
Windsurfers can enjoy a full range of kit, including a vast range of boards to suit beginners to intermediates, plus brand new kit for 2008.
Royal Yachting Association courses are available for sailing and windsurfing for all levels, with instruction from the Club’s expert RYA trained team.
For the more experienced, a new two-day advanced sailing course is available, specialising in racing skills.
There is a brand new ‘Ladies Only’ sailing clinic for beginners.
Yacht cruising offers the chance to explore this unspoilt region further.
Kids can get out on the water every day by joining the ‘Sunsail Youth Sailing Club’ (SYSC) which specialises in sailing for children under 17 years.
Water-skiing and wakeboarding is available.
Shore thing…
Off the water activities on offer include tennis, table tennis, mini golf, volleyball, basketball and mountain biking.
The fitness studio features a variety of cardio equipment and workout classes run by the resident fitness instructor.
Spa treatments are available in the Club’s therapy room.
The free all-day Kids’ Club for 2-17 years, (Minnows Club for 4 months-2 years costs £230 per week) operates six days a week from 9.30 to 5.00, including supervised lunches.
New free evening childcare will be provided to allow parents more freedom.
Eat well…
Expert chefs prepare fresh meals daily, presenting a tempting range of dishes to suit all tastes, from Greek delicacies such as vine leaves, Greek salad and tsatsiki, to moussaka, fresh vegetables and delicious baklava pastries.
The half board meal plan includes breakfast and afternoon tea and cakes every day and either a buffet style lunch or dinner, providing the opportunity to sample the local restaurants and culture at non-inclusive meal times.
As a new service for guests, personal consultations with the chef will be available to discuss dietary requirements - whether a vegetarian, vegan, celiac, other allergy sufferer or diabetic, a menu will be created especially for them.
Sleep well…
Club Vounaki has 98 newly-renovated rooms, all air-conditioned, modern, bright and airy, with en-suite bathroom, mini fridge and tea and coffee making facilities. Most rooms also have a balcony or patio, and many have a stunning view of the bay.
Rooms available include double and twin, one or two bed apartments, mezzanine rooms with double beds on the top floor above a sitting room and expansive family rooms.
Where in the world…
The picturesque Greek fishing village of Paleros has some fantastic local restaurants, with the chance to eat alfresco by the edge of the bay, or in some wonderfully traditional tavernas further ashore.
Further afield excursions to cosmopolitan Levkas Town, with its bustling harbour and lively waterfront, can be arranged.
For reservations contact visit www.sunsail.co.uk
In Short:
CLUB VOUNAKI, GREECE
Best for families and those new to Sunsail
Inclusive dinghy sailing, yachts, windsurfing, tennis, mountain biking and lots more
All-day Kids’ Clubs for ages 2-17 years plus evening crèches
Open from April through to October
Newly refurbished for 2008
Departures from Gatwick and Manchester to Preveza (regional departures available)
Transfer time to Club approximately 30 minutes
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