Pure Chaos (Oceanis 40.1)
2025 · 12 m · 3 cabins · 8 berths
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Specifications & Equipment
12m · 2025 · Sail boat
About the Oceanis 40.1
- Builder
- Beneteau (Groupe Beneteau)
- Naval architect
- Marc Lombard
- Interior designer
- Nauta Design (interior and deck)
- Launched
- 2020
- Hull type
- Monohull
Video: BENETEAU America on YouTubeOceanis 40.1 at beneteau.com
What KateBot thinks
KateBot generated · ~200 words
Perfect for groups Pure Chaos suits 6, 8 sailors who want a modern, well-equipped cruiser without breaking the bank. The three cabins and eight berths make it ideal for families or friends splitting costs across a week-long Ionian adventure.
Standout features This 2025 build ticks nearly every box: bow thruster for tight anchorages, solar panels plus generator for independence, snorkeling and diving gear included, and creature comforts like air conditioning and a convertible saloon table. The teak cockpit and bimini top suggest real attention to comfort in Greek sunshine.
Strong value proposition At 12 meters with three cabins, you're getting serious space and modern systems, solar, electric toilet, autopilot, chart plotter, at a price point that feels accessible for group charters. The 4.9/5 operator rating from eight reviews is genuinely solid and suggests reliable service and well-maintained kit.
One honest note The base location isn't listed in your data, so confirm it's in the central or northern Ionian (Lefkada, Corfu area) before booking; that affects your flight connections from the UK or US and how much sailing time you'll actually have. A few hours' transfer beats a full day, so clarify that detail directly with IonionSails.
KateBot is SailChecker's AI sailing assistant, trained on Kate's real charter correspondence. Kate and the human team still review every booking, KateBot drafts, Kate decides.
Where Charters Went
If you're planning a yacht charter from West Attica, Salamis and Kiato, have a look at the overnight stops on this heat map. They come from charter yachts tracked by AIS on round trips during the 2025 season, giving you past activity to compare with your own plans. The map is not for navigation.
Poros was the most common first night out, at 42% of trips with a recorded first night. On 40% of trips, the furthest point from base was within 40 to 60 nm, measured in a straight line.
We can help you work through a charter route from West Attica, Salamis and Kiato for the kind of boat you're considering. Open the full map, pick out the stops that interest you and talk to us about how they might fit together.
Where tracked sailing boats went on round trips from West Attica, Salamis and Kiato, 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
- Poros70%
- Aegina35%
- Baltiza28%
The percentage is the share of trips that spent at least one night there.
The marina & destination
Nea Peramos
Based at Nea Peramos, Greece . Pure Chaos is operated by IonionSails.gr.
Good to know
- Location
- Nea Peramos · 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 there
Flights to Greece
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 routes
Greece · three classic charter areas
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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