WIND OF CHANGE (Oceanis 37)
2010 · 11.5 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Weekly prices€1,300 · 17 Oct – 31 Dec
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Specifications & Equipment3 cab · 8 berths (6+2) · 1 wc
What KateBot thinksStrengths and trade-offs
16 years old. Yachts of this age statistically need more in-charter maintenance attention, ask the operator for the recent service log when you enquire, and budget a small contingency for niggles (a stuck winch, a tired bilge pump). On a well-cared-for boat this is usually just part of the rhythm of charter, on a neglected one, it can spoil a week.
Ideal for casual sailors Wind of Change suits couples or small groups wanting a comfortable, uncomplicated week afloat without breaking the bank. The 2010 Oceanis 37 is a proven design, reliable, easy to handle, and forgiving for mixed-experience crews.
Practical standout features The teak cockpit and bimini top make lounging genuinely pleasant, while autopilot and chart plotter remove some of the mental load on longer passages. A 3-cabin layout with 8 berths gives flexible sleeping arrangements, and the outboard engine means you're not wrestling a heavy inboard in tight anchorages.
Strong value proposition Vernicos carries a 4.9/5 rating across 17 reviews, that's real, sustained reputation, and the €2000 deposit is refreshingly modest. For an early 2010s boat in active service, this represents solid bang-for-buck, especially if you're chartering for a week rather than pushing hard.
One honest caveat At nearly 14 years old, Wind of Change will show her age in cosmetics and some systems; expect well-loved rather than pristine. That said, the Oceanis 37 is robust enough that age matters far less than maintenance history, and the operator's rating suggests they keep standards up.
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Where Charters WentParos, Antiparos and Santorini
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from Paros, Antiparos and Santorini, 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.
Top Overnight Stops
- Pano Koufonisi56%
- Schinoussa48%
- Antiparos47%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
Despotiko was the most common first night out, at 19% of trips with a recorded first night.
On 77% of trips, the furthest point from base was within under 40 nm, measured in a straight line.
The marina & destination Paros port · Greece
Based at Paros port, Greece . WIND OF CHANGE is operated by Vernicos Yachts.
Good to know
- Location
- Paros port · 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
- €2,000
- 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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