Luggering About in the Sun

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The Great Opening of Lugger Charters

The decision was made in early May to make 4 July the start of our charter season. For this date I had two crews booked, George and Melanie from Canada/Kentucky US, staying at the George Studio apartments. George, known to all as Skip, has a Longboat in the US which he sails extensively. Andy and Dave have returned from Blighty, we first met some four years ago when they visited with their wives and had the wonderful Villa Eleanor. This year (which should have been June 2020!) they are on a “Boys Jolly” and are staying with Kostas at The Gialos Apartments and Taverna.

Both groups arrived by my pre-arranged taxis very close timewise, so it was good to have a "Welcome Meza Lunch" together.

So yes it has actually happened, Lugger sailing has started and what a relief!

From emails and messages I’m getting, people are wanting to clarify the health situation, any restrictions and the impact of tourism in the area. From the past week of being in Nidri I can honestly say I feel very safe. There are much fewer tourists around, indeed the town is quiet and very relaxed. Andy and Dave commented on the very safe and efficient way things were handled at Preveza airport last Sunday, a quick sample of people had Antigen tests and they were soon in their waiting taxi for the drive to Geni. Of course shops and Tavernas are observing face mask rules and social distancing, to a higher degree than we have seen at the 2020 Euro Football matches!

My answer in a nut shell is yes, come to our secluded apartments and Villa at Geni, have your Lugger on the pontoon and enjoy the Island Sailing. There is still time and availability to book for August to mid-October

Just a reminder for those making a new booking in 2021 that we have an extended cancellation policy to give you peace of mind in the event of cancellations related to COVID-19.

All payments to Dragon Drascombe Ltd are fully refundable up to commencement of the holiday, if the cancellation is due to any of the reasons listed below.

A certified COVID-19 illness with the booked party member or his or her partner.
The airline has cancelled the flight in connection with the charter booking date due to Government restrictions on leaving the UK and/or on entering Greece.

My blog on the website has the full story of our journey over here, and more pictures of Luggers in the Sun to inspire you. It really is great to be back after so long!

https://dragondrascombe.com/the-great-opening-of-lugger-charters/

Now with time in the day, Bengy can get a least 5 swims in before bedtime!

So please, take a look at the website, although now with restrictions lifted for returning to the UK, these vacancies are changing daily. There are still good apartments available and a few spaces at the Villa Eleanor for August onwards.

For those contemplating 2022, please do not leave it too late, dates are starting to fill up. Call me for availability and package costs, I’m always available.

Many thanks to you all, from Bengy and myself

My best wishes
Phil. Osborne

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