Holiday And HoneymoonSailing Greece And TurkeyOn Crewed Yacht Charter In 2011(Links in Underlined Blue Text) What follows are verbatim log entries of year 2011 guests aboard the charter yacht T.G. Ellyson holiday and honeymoon sailing Greece and Turkey. To visit the TGE's home page click here. To examine various itineraries, such as Aegean Odyssey, prefacing these log entries, click here. For an introduction to the TGE's crew, click here. Kusadasi to Gocek (Aegean Odyssey). Greatly enjoyed our sail;
not only was it an excellent introduction to the Greek and Turkish islands, but it also felt very
personal. It will never cease to amaze me the way people's faces light up when they see Captain
Kusadasi to Gocek (Aegean Odyssey). What a trip! I have never before been to either Europe or Asia, and this was a great first experience. I was very comfortable sailing with Captain Gordon. He is very experienced! Brigitte was a wonderful part of the crew! Always positive, she kept me fed and hydrated with peach juice (happy face). The dinners were delicious! Gordon knows everybody! His knowledge of the history of the islands is endless, and he usually has an answer to any question. I had so much fun these past two weeks. Thank you for everything, and for letting us sail the T.G. Ellyson. Much love, Toni Brewster, Gainesville, Florida, June 2011 Kusadasi to Gocek (Aegean Odyssey). My first experience of
Turkey in summer and of Greek islands at any time. I feel as if I've journeyed through space and
time, stepping into ancient worlds with the benefit of Captain Gordon's knowledge. Thank you for
Kusadasi to Gocek (Aegean Odyssey). Poa Kabisa!! Mzuri Sana. Asante Sana. (Swahili) Trip Ranking: (1) Kumlu Buku, (2) Arki, (3) Ova Buku, (4) Knidos, (5) Selimiye, (6) Simi, (7) Kos, (8) Pandlei, Leros, (9) Gocek, (10) Pythagorion, Samos, (11) Ekincik, (12) Pali, Nisiros, (13) Kusadasi, (14) Loryma. Average based on beauty, dining, swimming, ruins, and amenities. Azim Rawji, Holden, Massachusetts, June 2011 Kos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Gordon, Thank you for an amazing journey to remote Greek islands and Turkish coves. Thanks also for bringing the brilliant Brigitte along to take care of us. She is an incredible asset. With kind regards, Kate, Chris, Noah, and Oliver Redfern, Melbourne, Victoria, June 2011 
Patmos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). Gordon and Brigitte - These past ten days have been just what Joan and I had been dreaming of. We had such a fabulous time with you in Turkey two years ago I was afraid of trying to re-create an experience that comes only once. However, this trip was just as spectacular. It was so wonderful to see you both again. It was fabulous to see the boat again and set up shop where we were two years ago. Each island we visited was so beautiful and unique. We had the correct mix of busy, thriving, islands as well as quiet, out-of-the-tourist-circuit places. I'm so glad we got to sail as much as we did. It is so peaceful and serene to just move along in the water with the help of a #1 genoa. I realize this may be my last trip on the T.G. Ellyson, and I'm feeling sad. But I am so grateful I got to sail with Gordon and Brigitte twice in my lifetime. THANK YOU! Donna Cooper, Provincetown, Massachusetts, July 2011 Patmos to Rhodes (Aegean Odyssey). We had so much
fun on this our second voyage on the T.G. Ellyson with Gordon and Brigitte (see our August 2009
entry)! I can't believe we are in Rhodes and this is our last night on this wonderful boat with such
fabulous companions; the ten days went by far too fast. I loved all of our stops, but I think Pali,
Nisiros, was my favorite; renting motorbikes and exploring the volcano, the towns, and the beaches was
Gocek to Kos (Cleopatra's Route). How to put into words one of the best experiences of your life? That is easy: "T.G. Ellyson!!" Ten days sailing the Greek and Turkish islands with Gordon and Brigitte was the best. It was a mix of great sailing, archaeology class, geology class, and unbelievable food all in one package. I highly recommend Gordon and the T.G. Ellyson to anyone looking for a getaway in Turkey or Greece. Doug Levin, Newtown, Pennsylvania, September 2011 Gocek to Kos (Cleopatra's Route). Terrific Turkey, gorgeous Greece, fantastic food, beautiful Brigitte, all guided by Gordon! Perfect pieces for a perfect trip of discovery. Thank you so much for such a wonderful time!! Peggy Levin, Newtown, Pennsylvania, September 2011 
Kos to Arki (Aegean Odyssey). Time can stand still here, the sun, sea, friendly people, fabulous food! Gordon sets the sails, stories arrive, myths explained, history enlivens your mood as your pace slows down to that peaceful stroll you've been missing. Soak up life. Rest, swim, drift and talk with new friends like you do with old friends. Don't worry about how you get here, trust your captain, watch the days and nights melt together, learn to say thank you in Greek. You will never forget this place - it's what memories are meant to be made of! Peter Jones, Parry Sound, Ontario, September 2011 Kos to Arki (Aegean Odyssey). What a stroke of fortune to find you on the internet. Thank you so much for a spectacular vacation on the Aegean Sea. Gordon and Brigitte were the greatest hosts aboard a wonderful ship. The captain (Gordon) is full of character, humour and experience. We learned a great deal of history and always felt confident in his captaincy. Gordon is a man of great integrity. Brigitte, thanks for your hospitality, humour and imagination. I consider you both good friends and I will always remember you. Life is good aboard the T.G. Ellyson, Stuart Shaw, Parry Sound, Ontario, September 2011 Kos to Arki (Aegean Odyssey). We thoroughly enjoyed our Greek boating holiday! It was exactly what we had hoped for - interesting and varied small islands with wonderful restaurants and plenty of history. Our captain knew all the best harbours and best places to eat. Our hostess kept us well fed, comfortable and cared for. Both have a wonderful sense of humour. We felt we were in the best of hands. What a beautiful boat! What a beautiful part of the world! Thank you Gordon and Brigitte, Kim Warwick, Parry Sound, Ontario, September 2011 Kos to Arki (Aegean Odyssey). Sailing aboard the T.G. Ellyson through
the Dodecanese Islands was a true adventure; a trip of a lifetime. From the moment we stepped onto the boat
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Crewed yacht charter Greece. Crewed yacht charter Turkey. For the twenty-eight years the T.G. Ellyson
has been sailing the eastern Mediterranean its crewed charter yacht holiday has been the kind of
holiday for which holiday-goers and honeymooners search. A charter sailing holiday or honeymoon in
Greece. A charter sailing holiday or honeymoon cruising among Greek Dodecanese Islands of the Aegean
Sea. A yacht charter in Turkey. Sailing Turkey. Honeymoons. Holidays. Yes, a sailing yacht would be
chartered in Greece to cruise among Greek islands of the Aegean Sea. Cruising Greece. Rhodes, Simi
(Symi), Khalki (Chalki/Halki), Tilos (Episcopia when the Knights Hospitaller ruled), Nisiros, Kos,
Leros, Lipsi (Ogygia when Odysseus was waylaid), Arki, Patmos, Samos. Or a sailing yacht would be
chartered to cruise the southwest coast of Turkey. Cruising Turkey. Andriake, Kekova Roads, Kalkan,
Patara, Xanthos, Cleopatra's Bay, Ekincik (where we bumped into Aylin Sasa, a
2001 guest then new
to sailing, now an accomplished skipper), Kumlu Buku, Loryma, Selimiye, Kalaboshi, Knidos, and so
on up to Kusadasi and Ephesus. One or the other, a yacht charter honeymoon or holiday would be
planned in Greece or Turkey. A honeymoon or holiday aboard a sailing yacht chartered in Greece, or
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Gordon. Not only were the islands fantastic but I still got a hands-on sailing experience while
always feeling at ease and in good hands. Excellent ship and outstanding crew! Thank you very much.
Nafisa Rawji, Holden, Massachusetts, June 2011
sharing your favorite places, people, and tavernas with us. I realize I'm a landlubber but this is
the best way to see and immerse yourself in this sun-drenched cultural feast. I don't ever again
expect to eat cheesecake comparing favorably with that of Nikos's mother at Arki. Brigitte, you
kept me going in so many ways. I love you. Robin Van Liew, Holden, Massachusetts, June 2011
really special. Once again, the entire trip was a gourmet gastronomic experience - I even ate the entire
plate of Simi shrimp, shells and all! Thank you, thank you, Gordon and Brigitte, for giving us the best
vacation ever! Joan Butterton, Newton, Massachusetts, July 2011
we were made to feel at home; invited to participate as crew if we wished. As we gradually gained our sea
legs, we also learned more about sailing on the high seas. Our captain's years of experience, excellent
skill and good judgement allowed us to enjoy each daily voyage with confidence. We were taken to islands
off the beaten track to tavernas with authentic food and delightful proprietors. Gordon's knowledge of
history, culture and current events made for wonderful conversation each evening over a shared glass of
wine. Our toast, Life is Good. Our first mate Brigitte, from the moment she met us on the dock,
made us feel welcome. Her open heart and easy ways, coupled with her kindness, made us feel right at
home. She kept surprising us with tasty breakfasts and lunches and always had a beverage available to suit
the occasion. She and the captain took turns accompanying us on excursions and always put our well-being
first. They allowed us to indulge in little projects along the way, such as being photographed on
deck in a "goddess" dress, and re-enacting and photographing Greek mythology on an empty beach. Our first
experience of Greece could not have been richer. And in our discovery of the country we have found two
wonderful new friends! Adrienne Shaw, Parry Sound, Ontario,September 2011
a honeymoon or holiday aboard a sailing yacht chartered in Turkey. A sailing yacht chartered to
cruise the Aegean from Kos. Or a sailing yacht chartered to cruise the Mediterranean coast of Turkey
from Gocek. As we wrote former guests late last year, things in our Turkish neck of the woods are
changing fast. The government is seeking to further boost tourism by making archaeological sites
more accessible with, worse, more to see. "Further" means that the tourist count has already gone
from seven to 25 million annually over the past fifteen years. The "worse" is that new digs are not
archaeologically sound, are proceeding too fast, and are using machine-cut blocks to reconstruct,
not restore, what had once been. Patara's bouleterion is a prominent example. Roman repairs have been
disassembled and replaced with bleached-white Turkish blocks so uniform in cut as to scream "Shame!"
Andriake with its port facilities, granary, and vaulted cistern is another example. Totally ignored
two years ago, it is now a beehive of activity apparently working against a hotel-bed deadline. To
our horror, we sometimes think the tourism minister found Andriake in our web pages. And there's the
rub, tourism minister, not antiquities minister. In Turkey they are one and the same. In Greece, on
the other hand, national poverty is serving to keep a lid on tourism growth, up modestly from 13 to
15 million tourists over the same fifteen years. Shades of Classical Greece when citizens of Athens
engaged in nothing other than war, sport, and philosophizing, while local silver mines paid the bills.
Today modern Greeks pour most of their energy into philosophizing, but the local silver mines have
long since been depleted. That's good for us!
No silver mines, no investment, no new tourism facilities, things remain as they were. Should you wish
to visit things as they were, well come aboard a crewed sailing yacht for the holiday or honeymoon of
a lifetime, come aboard a crewed charter yacht with an experienced crew able to show you the Aegean
islands of Greece, the Cyclades, the Dodecanese, the Sporades. Or should you wish to see Turkey before
those new hotel beds are filled, well then, contact us at