Introduction to Sailing Holiday Reviews

4.9 Rating 109 Reviews

About BeyondBeach (formerly Trek Adventures):

Organising sailing, skiing and active holidays that are fun, friendly and professional since 2000.

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Phone:

01548 288459

Email:

info@beyondbeach.com

Location:

The Generator Hub, Quay House,
The Gallery Kings Wharf, The Quay,
Exeter
Devon
EX24AN

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“Just home after a simply marvelous week learning to sail with Trek Adventures. The whole experience was way above my expectations. Our skipper Maddie was a pleasure to sail with and patiently dealt with my obvious shortcomings. The other skippers, Shirley and Mick along with our fellow budding sailors joined in to make the week thoroughly memorable. We will most certainly be back to experience a flotilla week in the not too distant future.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Just on our way home, from a "learn to sail" week with Trek. I'd had some dinghy sailing experience, but my wife had zero. Shirley was our Skipper, and we had the most fantastic week.. With Shirley's patience, great teaching skills,and hilarious sense of humour, it was amazing to see our confidence and knowledge grow throughout the week, especially the mooring!! Lot's of fun & games too, with Alan (a fellow learner) celebrating his 50th, which the staff (Shirley, Maddie and Mick) fully embraced! Well done (Star) Trek and I'm sure we will be back soon on our first flotilla.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We had the most amazing holiday with Trek Adventures as a family of 5 learning to sail with no previous experience! Our skipper, Maddy, was a fantastic teacher, calm and patient, and made the experience so much fun. We were partnered with two other boats (captained by the wonderful Shirley and Barry) - it was so lovely to be on the same adventure with two other groups of fun people who were in the same boat as us (well, not literally!). Couldn't recommend Trek Adventures enough, the whole process was smooth from start to finish, and we will takeaway some beautiful memories. We will definitely be returning to Lixouri in the future and Trek Adventures for a flotilla holiday now we are ICC qualified!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We've just returned to the UK from a Learn to Sail with Trek in Lixouri, Kefalonia. With 2 of my oldest friends we had one of the best holidays of our lives. Shirley and the whole team at Lixouri (Maddie and Barry) are absolutely superb. Our Captain was Shirley who is a brilliant teacher and a great laugh. You feel completely safe and secure under her leadership. I haven't laughed so much for a long time. The boats are excellent. We had the Bavaria 36, Escape with 3 large(ish) double cabins. They are all quite old so the facilities are basic but adequate. There is an apartment about 1 minute opposite the quay which again is basic but it does provide an additional loo and shower. This is shared between the 3 boats so you have to be patient to get a "slot" at busy times. Some money spent on this would enhance the experience. In reality, the holiday was fantastic due to the attitude of my friends and our Captain Shirley who I cant recommend highly enough. We are all now ICC qualified and will be back to do a Flotilla as soon as our wallets have been replenished. Thanks Shirley, - it was a blast!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“This was our seconded Learn to sail holiday, the first one my husband did the Skippers ticket this time it was my turn. Barry was our instructor and was amazing I learnt so much from him. The course contact is perfect and although we couldnt sail the last day due to high winds it didnt matter ( Its what sailing is all about) We spent the day at the Paliki hotel which is lovely. The whole team ( Shirley, Maddie and Barry) are brilliant I cant recommend Trek enough. Next year its Flotilla for us...cant wait”

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Posted 2 years ago

“I’ve only ever sailed dinghy’s and on the sea I was always a little wary. With the training from Shirley this week my confidence has grown massively. I’ve enjoyed every moment with my mates and had some great banter with our Captain. I cant now wait to get on a flotilla with you as I believe I can now do what’s needed and be safe! Fantastic one of the best experiences of my life!”

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Posted 2 years ago

“Excellent two weeks of sailing, wandering around Lixouri, eating some very different and delicious food, finding some of the best coffee we have ever had, lying under the sun snoozing away the calories, and meeting some wonderful people. The Trek sailing instructors are so organized and knowledgeable. The guys on the 'big boats' were brilliant, their teaching superb. The team at Lixouri Bay Beach Club were fantastic - so organized and skilled! The staff in the Lazaratos Hotel were amazing and the food they served - awesome! We will be back.”

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Posted 2 years ago

“We went to learn practical sailing skills and that is exactly what we got. Some variable weather conditions and tips to get out of trouble when things don't go exactly to plan . We had a great time ,out sailing 5 days in a beautiful place”

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Posted 2 years ago