Windventures https://www.windventures.gr/ Bespoke Sailing Wed, 05 May 2021 06:03:57 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.8 Easter in Corfu – A celebration of life https://www.windventures.gr/windventures-blog/easter-in-corfu/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=easter-in-corfu Sat, 01 May 2021 10:33:53 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=7905 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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]]> The South Ionian Sea –10 days of Sailing, Hiking and Kiting https://www.windventures.gr/windventures-blog/the-south-ionian-sea-10-days-of-sailing-hiking-and-kiting/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-south-ionian-sea-10-days-of-sailing-hiking-and-kiting Tue, 09 Mar 2021 12:18:33 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=7731 A truly unforgettable experience.

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]]> Laura Dekker: The youngest sailor to sail alone around the world https://www.windventures.gr/windventures-blog/laura-dekker-the-youngest-sailor-to-sail-alone-around-the-world/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=laura-dekker-the-youngest-sailor-to-sail-alone-around-the-world Mon, 08 Mar 2021 16:52:30 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=7742 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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]]> The emblem of Corfu: The ship without a helm https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/the-emblem-of-corfu-the-ship-without-a-helm/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=the-emblem-of-corfu-the-ship-without-a-helm Tue, 22 Dec 2020 22:01:07 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4982 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 sailing, ships and the sea https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/ten-songs-inspired-by-sailing-ships-and-the-sea/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=ten-songs-inspired-by-sailing-ships-and-the-sea Mon, 21 Dec 2020 22:01:11 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4745 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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]]> The creation of Paxos, a lovestory https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/creation-of-paxos-island-of-love/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=creation-of-paxos-island-of-love Sun, 20 Dec 2020 22:01:05 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4696 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”, the beloved delight of the Corfiot tradition https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/how-to-make-loukoumades-the-beloved-traditional-corfiot-delight/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=how-to-make-loukoumades-the-beloved-traditional-corfiot-delight Sat, 19 Dec 2020 22:01:59 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4687 ...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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]]> A visit in Corfu’s Old Town & Old Fortress https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/a-visit-in-corfu-old-town-old-fortress/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=a-visit-in-corfu-old-town-old-fortress Fri, 18 Dec 2020 22:01:34 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4670 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 https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/age-of-sail-animated-film/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=age-of-sail-animated-film Thu, 17 Dec 2020 22:01:19 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4634 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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]]> Useful sailing knots and how to make them https://www.windventures.gr/sailing-adventures-calendar-2020/useful-sailing-knots/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=useful-sailing-knots Wed, 16 Dec 2020 22:01:22 +0000 https://www.windventures.gr/?p=4561 Learn how to make some of the most useful sailing knots.

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