Explore the Med on a Relaxed Sailing Adventure

Risa-Benny
- 12m Bavaria 390 Lagoon
- Greece
- Checked in 6 hours ago

Position

Crew positionNovice Crew
Availability 10 May 2025 for the foreseeable future
Expenses to/from vesselPaid by crew
Expenses onboardContribution on a shared basis
Team / SoloNot important

Vessel

TypeSailing Yacht
Make/modelBavaria 390 Lagoon
Length12 metres
Berth7
Sailing from Greece , Heraklion
Sailing to General (Europe) , not defined yet
Language spoke aboardEnglish
Boat description3 cabins with two berth each. two of them with a double berth and one with two single berths. nice pantry and cosy salon. two heads (one of them with a shower) a nice bathing platform with an outdoor shower warm water after the engine was used automatic life vests for a crew of 4 and a liferaft for 4 persons a nice big cockpit thats quite comfortable even in rougher seas

Skipper

NationalityGerman
Age42
GenderMale
Fluent languages English
German
Qualifications 1st Aid
Boat Operator Licence
Short Range VHF / GMDSS
Sea Miles 2,500 - 10,000

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Torrevieja-Mallorca-Menorca-Sardinia-Sicilia

I had the pleasure of sailing with Benny on his sailboat for three weeks, and it was a fantastic experience. The boat is equipped with all necessary safety measures and is also quite comfortable in rough seas. Benny is very competent and has great knowledge about all the things needed to keep a boat afloat and moving. His professionalism and knowledge made the trip not only safe but also very enjoyable. Additionally, Benny is a competent instructor and a very good cook. I can recommend this sailing opportunity to anyone looking for a safe and well-managed sailing experience!

19th Dec 2024

FalkDinkelacker

Mallorca-Menorca-Sardina-Sicily

I'm glad that he gave me the opportunity to sail with him and I managed to gain my first sea experience. I got to see what it's really like to live on a boat. We sailed for two weeks, covering nearly 600 miles. He is patient, funny, responsible, good teacher. He is a great chef, trust me (i’m picky a bit). I hope I will have the opportunity to sail with him again, or even meet him with my own sailboat to drink a beer. :D I felt good, I had a lasting experience. Fair wind, calm sea, god speed!

8th Dec 2024

Atesz

Leg from Porto Santo to Ronta

I sailed with Benny from Porto Santo to Ronta and then stayed on the boat for a while being in the Marine. When I joined Benny he "just" bought the boat. It was a great sail and even he had less practical expierence that was not noticable at all. In fact I sailed with people having more experience where I felt less comfortable. He has a great skillset and great approach towards challanges. He also likes to teach whatever he knows. I would defenitly sail again with him and can only recommend anyone to do so.

15th Nov 2024

Yvonsche

Amazing Trip with Skipper Benny on the Bavaria 390 Lagoon MK II (10th - 21st Oct 2024)

I had the pleasure of joining Skipper Benny on an unforgettable sailing trip from Rota, through the Strait of Gibraltar, to Malaga. The first few days we had to weather out in port due to the conditions, which gave us time to fix some minor things on the boat. I quickly learned: there’s always something to repair on a sailboat! Despite the weather, the atmosphere was relaxed, and Benny used the time to teach me the basics of sailing. The boat is in great shape, equipped with radio and an EPIRB (emergency beacon). AIS will be installed soon, which I consider a valuable safety upgrade. Nonetheless, I never felt unsafe during the trip – Benny has a calm, professional approach that inspires confidence. Over four sailing days, we covered 180 nautical miles, and that’s despite me having no prior sailing experience. Benny’s patient and thorough teaching helped me to not only steer the boat but also handle most of the essential maneuvers by the end of the trip. This has made me seriously consider boat life as a future option. Beyond the sailing, we had a lot of fun – we fished regularly and even caught a 5kg bonito, which made for some great meals. Benny answered all my questions with patience and good humor, and you can tell his background as a professional team leader really shines through in how he manages everything. I’m already looking forward to my next trip with Benny and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a safe, relaxed, and educational sailing adventure. Fair winds!

21st Oct 2024