Discover PORTO HELI & Why? Just “Take Off” @sailingadventureswithgrandad Ep 13

Why Just TAKE OFF….You should just GO….Ep 13
#wintering in Porto Heli
#Sailing Peloponnese
#Saronic Islands

The journey on Vayu my sailboat began knowing that I just wanted to GO. Not really clear on where and why. It was definitely just a strong urge and the sense that sitting around being retired was not enough. Maybe the confinement of Covid also played a part. But in any case I did take off and am happier for it.

In June of 2022 we left Palma de Mallorca and went to Palermo, Sicily. Then along the North Coast of Sicily, visiting Cefalu, then the Aeolians (Lipari Islands) and then down the East Coast of Sicily (Syracuse, Taormina and Messina) and finally across the Ionian through the Corinth Canal and into the Aegean. With over 1000 Greek Islands before us. Sailing in Greece is amazingly beautiful and in Ep 12 , we visit the Saronic Islands, and I delve into the reasons that I love sailing Greece.

This next season will be dedicated to exploring Greece and the different Island Groups. Also with friends and family and probably sometimes on my own even though Ive found I prefer company.

In this episode I reflect on what Ive learned and why I believe that if you can you should just take off. The people I have met and shared with, the places Ive seen, and the experieces Ive had are all so enriching. Staying at home is comfortable but not usually stimulating and enriching, and there is a world of places and people that stimulate not only my thoughts and couriosity but my emotions. While sailing from place to place I feel so alive and excited about what the next day holds I can hardly contain my excitement. No two days are the same and it just makes me love life all the more.

In SAILING ADVENTURES WITH GRANDAD, you will find the amateur creations of my first season of travels and experiences on Vayu my 44 ft X-yacht. The people I travel with, the places we go, the times we have and my reflections of all the wonders I experience every day.

I am Michael, the grandad of this adventure, a lifetime sailor, practicing yogi, father of 4, grandad of 5, amateur chef, and thankful man. I live between Palma de Mallorca, Vayu my sailboat.

This journey is a celebration of life and dedicated to taking one day at a time, living spontaneously and gratefully as long as I can.

This channel was launched at the beginning of the Ukrainian invasion. I make monthly contributions to Save the Children-Ukraine, in the hope that my small bit added to millions of other small bits can in a small way help ease the suffering caused by this horrific war.

Thanks for your interest. Sailing like life… its all in the journey!

Cheers!

[maryohara]

Thanks for taking us along! Cannot wait for the next episode!

[demetrisdemetrious]

Great go! is the motto! Wishing great adventures

[albertofourie]

Just stumbled across your channel and strangely enough, I can visualize myself doing what you do!
I retired 3 years ago and been sailing since I was 14 but never owned my own sailboat. Last couple of years I've just been chartering but plan on having my own sailboat by next season. However, I'm still trying to figure out where my home port should be and where I want to live. Note, I'm originally from South Africa but been living in The Netherlands for going on 21 years so, would like a change.
Looking forward to upcoming episodes!