he southern Ionian is notoriously deep, necessitating long lining in many bays. One of the most common questions I get from charter guests at Sail Ionian is: “Where can I just anchor, and not have to long line?”
Route planning is hugely important, ensuring that guests get an itinerary tailored not only to their interests and preferences, but also to their skill set and proficiency. Whilst a couple sailing alone might appreciate a lot of quiet bays mixed into their route, they would curse my name every time they had to long line short-handed!
So, here is my charter skipper selection of spectacular anchorages, with shallow enough water that you can just sit back and swing on the hook!
Kalo Limani (Agia Sofia), Kefalonia
This is a great easy option on the east coast of Kefalonia a few miles south of Fiscardo. Most of the bays and inlets down this stretch of coast are deep cervices, only suitable for one yacht to long line in. But Kalo Limani is a big, wide open, shallow bay with
