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Easter in Corfu

Easter in Corfu – A celebration of life

Windventures Blog01.05.2021

The renowned “Corfiot Easter” is a wonderful mix of Orthodox tradition, local culture and venetian influences, celebrating the win of life over death.

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Zakynthos

The South Ionian Sea –10 days of Sailing, Hiking and Kiting

Windventures Blog09.03.2021

A truly unforgettable experience.

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Laura Dekker

Laura Dekker: The youngest sailor to sail alone around the world

Windventures Blog08.03.2021

At the age of 16 Laura Dekker broke the world record of the youngest person to sail alone around the world. Learn more about her amazing story.

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Rudderless Ship - Emblem of Corfu

The emblem of Corfu: The ship without a helm

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog23.12.2020

Mythology handed over to the city of Corfu its emblem: the ship without a helm, a symbol of the spiritual power and the naval craftsmanship of the Phaeacians.

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10 songs inspired by ships, sailing and the sea

10 songs inspired by sailing, ships and the sea

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog22.12.2020

A list of ten beautiful songs with a scent of seawater selected by Windventure’s team for you to enjoy and daydream.

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Poseidon and Amphitrite

The creation of Paxos, a lovestory

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog21.12.2020

An island created to shelter the love between a god and a nymph. Read about the mythology of the creation of Paxos, a beautiful lovestory!

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Loukoumades

“Loukoumades”, the beloved delight of the Corfiot tradition

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog20.12.2020

…also called “Pancakes of the Saint”, “loukoumades” are traditionally cooked in Corfu to celebrate the island’s patron Saint Spyridon, but they are enjoyed all year long!

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Corfu Old Town viewed by the sea

A visit in Corfu’s Old Town & Old Fortress

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog19.12.2020

Get lost in the “kantounia” of Corfu’s Old Town, take a walk alongside the bay of Garitsa and visit Corfu’s wonderful venetian Old Fortress.

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Age of Sail - Animated Movie

Age of Sail

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog18.12.2020

Set on the open ocean in 1900, Age of Sail is the story of an old sailor adrift in the North Atlantic, that finds hope and redemption where and when he least expects it.

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Sailing Knots

Useful sailing knots and how to make them

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog17.12.2020

Learn how to make some of the most useful sailing knots.

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Stay Safe, Dream Away, See you in Corfu

Stay safe, dream away, see you in Corfu

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog16.12.2020

An optimistic message from Corfu during the Coronavirus pandemic

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The old man and the sea

The Old Man & The Sea – A short animation film by Aleksandr Petrov

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog15.12.2020

A paint-on-glass-animated short film by the famed Russian animator, Aleksandr Petrov, based on the classic short novel by Ernest Hemingway.

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Paxos - Antipaxos

A Comprehensive Guide to Paxos and Antipaxos Beaches

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog14.12.2020

And informative and enjoyable video presenting the beaches of the “Diamonds of the Ionian”, Paxos and Antipaxos islands.

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Pastitsada

Pastitsada anyone?

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog12.12.2020

A traditional recipe and an entertaining lesson in history going back 1.500 years reveals how Pastitsada became the gastronomical flagship of Corfu.

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Corfu Old Town

Corfu/Kerkyra: Origins of names

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog11.12.2020

The myths and theories behind the names of the island of Kerkyra, also known as the Country of the Phaeacians.

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Sam Davies - Photo: CNN.fr

Meet a Sailing Legend: Sam Davies

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog10.12.2020

Enjoy the thrill of seeing high-powered racing yachts cut through the waves, watch perfectly synchronized all female racing teams in action and be inspired by this outstanding sailor woman!

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Learn how to sail

The Basics of Sailing

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog09.12.2020

Get an idea of the basics of sailing in 20 minutes watching an entertaining video. You might get hungry for more!

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Spinnaker

Eight inspirational quotes about sailing ships

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog08.12.2020

A collection of quotes to inspire and motivate you – let a sailboat carry your holiday dreams.

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Blue reflections

S/Y “Morpheus”: Meanings behind the name

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog07.12.2020

How does a mythological god connect with a sci-fi character, a cat, and a sailboat? Unveil the mystery…

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Tzaletia, Corfiot pancakes - Photo by tantekiki.blogspot.com

How to cook Tzaletia, the traditional Corfiot pancakes

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog06.12.2020

A delicious recipe for “Tzaletia”, the traditional Corfiot pancakes.

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As is the sea marvellous - by Laura Forest

As Is The Sea Marvellous…

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog05.12.2020

An artistic dance short film complements a poem by the great American poet E.E. Cummings about love and the sea.

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The Kiss

Salty Comics – Guillermo Mordillo Sea Mix

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog04.12.2020

A pick of comics and two animations with a scent of sea by the famous cartoon artist Guillermo Mordillo.

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Corfu Nightscapes - A company of stars, by Bill Metallinos

Corfu in the company of stars

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog03.12.2020

Enjoy “Corfu Nightscapes – A Company of Stars”, a captivating, five-minute time-lapse video by Corfiot photographer Vassilis Metallinos.

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Edward Hopper: Ground Swell

“Ground Swell” – A painting by Edward Hopper

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog02.12.2020

Discover a beautiful maritime painting by Edward Hopper, “Ground Swell”, painted in 1939.

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Mare Mosso

Mare Mosso (Rough Sea) – A short animation film by Winged Fox

Sailing Adventures Calendar 2020, Windventures Blog01.12.2020

“Mare Mosso” (Rough Sea) is a short animation film by artist Winged Fox, inspired by the artist’s first-ever sailing trip.

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Mouvoir “Insular Bodies” behind the scenes: All crew and artists

Our first themed sailing adventure: The making of “Insular Bodies”

Windventures Blog20.11.2020

Two yachts and one exceptional artist and her dance ensemble in the making of an artistic avantgarde movie inspired and realized by the beauty of nature, the sea and sailing in the Ionian.

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Sailing with Windventures

What makes a memory unforgettable? What is a memory made of?

Guest Sailing Stories02.11.2020

I particularly loved the skippers. Super experienced, talented and professional! But what touched me the most was their readiness to pass on information.

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S/Y Lady Stardust - A Sailing Adventure

L’aventure dont j’avais besoin sans le savoir

Guest Sailing Stories29.10.2020

Finalement, ce sera le retour sur la terre qui sera le plus déstabilisant, le fameux «mal de terre» mélangé au coup de blues qui arrive quand on sait qu’on a vécu un moment exceptionnel.

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Sailing at night near Corfu Old Fortress

54ft Utopia

Guest Sailing Stories02.10.2020

Imagine waking up by bright warm light reaching through the closed eyelids. There is a gentle swinging motion that wraps around you as if you are a fetus in the womb.

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How to impress your family and create life-long memories

Windventures Blog07.07.2020

I was a lucky kid! My father was a keen sailor and my mother a talented first mate. They took us to the British Virgin Islands in the seventies and we got to experience life onboard a sailing yacht for two weeks.

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