Yacht charter bases guide - the Greek islands There are probably not a lot of places in the world which offer a better sailing environment than Greece.The Greek islands are divided into the North Ionian, the South Ionian, the North Aegean, the South Aegean, the Saronikos, the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, Crete, Evia, Halkidiki, the gulf of Patras and the Peloponnese. Each island group is unique and individual, making it possible to come to Greece year after year and still feel like you are in a completely different place. General information Berthing Greek yachts usually berth stern-to. There are various advantages to this. For example, your yacht is more protected from the sudden swell often brought in by fast ferries and hydrofoils docking sometimes merely meters away. You have also more privacy. Few places in Greece currently have organized marinas with laid moorings but more are beginning to appear. Make sure you have at least two stout mooring lines for the stern, perhaps with a loop of chain to easily drop over a bollard. In some places (such as the Cyclades) where winds can be very strong, you need quite heavy ropes to hold your craft.Berthing alongside is preferable in some…