Nima 11 (Dufour 430 Grand Large)
2021 · 13.2 m · 4 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€2,600 · 1 Jan – 1 May
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Specifications & Equipment4 cab · 8 berths · 2 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
Perfect for families Nima 11 is an excellent choice for family groups or friends wanting comfortable, modern sailing without the premium price tag. The four-cabin layout sleeps eight, and the 2021 build means everything feels fresh and reliable.
Well-equipped cruiser This Dufour 430 comes with genuinely useful kit, solar panels keep your batteries topped up, autopilot takes the strain on longer passages, and the sprayhood plus bimini make day sailing more pleasant. The chart plotter and dinghy round out a sensible, no-compromise package.
Solid value proposition You're getting a modern, mid-sized cruiser with practical gear at a fair price point. The €3,000 deposit is reasonable, and Katopodis Yachting operates out of Greece with English-speaking staff, straightforward logistics for international clients flying into Athens.
Space trade-off note Four cabins on a 13.2-metre yacht means interiors are compact; this works brilliantly for families or coordinated groups, but solo or couple charters might feel cramped compared to a larger vessel. If you value sprawl over headcount, look at bigger boats.
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Where Charters WentTop Stop: Meganisi, 59% of trips
Here is where charter yachts tracked by AIS spent their nights on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia during the 2025 season. The heat map brings those recorded overnight stops together so you can compare past activity with your own yacht charter plans. It is not a navigation guide.
Meganisi was the most common first night out, at 37% of trips with a recorded first night. On 62% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 20 to 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
Have a look at the full map and compare the overnight stops before choosing a route. If you're considering this type of boat for a yacht charter from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, we're happy to talk through your plans.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Lefkas, the Inland Sea and Kefalonia, 2025.
These figures are for the area, not this boat's own record.
Observed hourly positions · one observed fix per boat-hour; missing hours omitted; colour is relative within this view.
Blue shading shows approximate sea depth, not for navigation. Depth data: GEBCO Compilation Group (2026) GEBCO 2026 Grid (doi:10.5285/4f68d5c7-45eb-f999-e063-7086abc036fa)
Top Overnight Stops
- Meganisi59%
- Fiskardo55%
- Sivota (Lefkas)44%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
A common three-stop core
Meganisi · Fiskardo · Sivota (Lefkas)
15% of qualifying full weeks included this core.
The share covers these three stops, not necessarily their listed order or the connecting path. Other stops may be omitted. This is a historical area pattern from tracked sailing boats in 2025, not a prediction for this boat.
The marina & destination Port of Lefkas · Greece
Based at Port of Lefkas, Greece . Nima 11 is operated by Katopodis Yachting.
Good to know
- Location
- Port of Lefkas · Greece
- Licences
- Bareboat skipper licence (RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or equivalent) and VHF licence are required, plus a co-skipper or second crew member with a sailing CV. Greek authorities check both at the marina.
- Security deposit
- €3,000
- Cancellation
- Cancellation terms are operator-specific and disclosed in the charter contract before payment. As a rule, most Mediterranean operators retain the full charter fee within 30 days of departure; we recommend charter cancellation insurance (typically 4-5% of the charter fee).
Getting there4 airports nearby
The nearest international airports for this base, with a quick note on which suits which marina. Final transfer arrangements are confirmed at quote time.
Saronic Gulf bases (Alimos, Kalamaki): Athens Eleftherios Venizelos is 25 minutes from the marinas.
Ionian bases: Lefkas, Meganisi. Limited direct flights; many people connect via Athens or Corfu.
Dodecanese: Kos, Symi, Leros bases. Daily summer charters from northern Europe.
Cyclades: Mykonos and Paros bases. Pricey in peak season.
Possible routes3 hand-picked itineraries
A starting point, not a script: pick one as a template and we'll tailor the dates, stops, and pace to your crew.
Saronic Gulf
Short legs, reliable wind, history at every stop. Best first-charter route in Greece.
1Athens (Alimos)
2Aegina
3Poros
4Hydra
5Spetses
Cyclades
Meltemi wind July-August. Plan for one weather day, and book the marina in advance for the islands you do not want to miss.
1Athens
2Kea
3Paros
4Naxos
5Mykonos
Ionian
Light, predictable winds. Easiest sailing in Greece, most-loved by families and first-timers stepping up.
1Lefkas
2Meganisi
3Ithaca
4Kefalonia
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