CHEEKY CHARTER: SAILBOAT ADVENTURE IN THE AEOLIAN ISLANDS, SICILY
16-23 JULY, 2022 | ISOLE EOLIE, SICILIA, ITALIA
— SOLD OUT—
7 nights on-board
professional skipper + private chef
sailboat travel
port fees
dinghy tender boat + gasoline
sheets/towels + end of week cleaning
activities programming for the week to enjoy the best of the islands
DESTINATIONS
We will be sailing around the Aeolian Islands off of the northeast coast of Sicily, not far from Mount Etna. Lipari, Panarea, Salina, Vulcano, Stromboli, Filicudi and Alicudi are a chain of Mediterranean islands that boast some of the best swimming, fresh seafood, and night life in Sicily. We will try to hit at least 4 islands during this weeklong adventure. Weather and wind are always factors when you plan a sailing trip. Our well-seasoned captain knows this area like the back of his hand. We’ll follow his lead to plan the best route, and might make some changes to the itinerary to make sure we have time for a few stops among the islands, dinners and drinks off of the boat, and relaxing mornings/afternoons catching some sun and enjoying “la dolce vita” aboard our own private barca a vela.
FOOD/BEVS
Sicily is world-famous for it’s incredible food and wine culture, but we are taking you off the beaten path to a very special volcanic oasis between Persephone’s island and Italy’s main boot. Menus will feature freshly-caught seafood, light pasta dishes with seasonal vegetables, natural and volcanic wines, and exceptional desserts like cannoli and granita!
Chef Linda Sarris has organized this adventure and will be onboard along with a certified sailboat captain here in Italy. Linda will pair wines and keep the cheeky cocktails flowing through the week while she prepares family meals aboard when we are at sea. Please notify us in advance of any food allergies and aversions.
WHAT TO BRING
Sandals, sneakers, comfortable shoes, water shoes if you have them, bathing suits, beach towels, sunscreen, sunglasses, bug spray, layered clothing (sweatshirts, long sleeves, flannels for cool nights and windy days), seasickness pills/patches, casual clothes for sailing days, one or two nicer outfits for dinners out on the islands, flip flops, boots, books/guitars/watercolors.
BOOKING
Contact THECHEEKYCHEF@gmail.com for booking details.
We accept cash euros, direct bank transfers, VENMO in $USD according to up-to-date exchange rates, and credit card payments with a 5% processing fee.
A 50% non-refundable deposit is required to confirm bookings. Final balance due 2 months before check-in.
— 3 cabins x2 guests available —
PRICING
€2850 per cabin (2 guests per cabin)
Max 6 guests in double-room accommodations
Flights, island excursions, alcohol, and on-shore meals are not included.
Gratuity not included.
Check-in/out: Capo d’Orlando
Guests will be responsible for their own travel to/from the checkin/out port (by way of Palermo PMO airport)
CONTACT
Linda Sarris | www.lindasarris.com | thecheekychef@gmail.com
ABOUT
Linda Sarris is a private chef from New York City, now working in Palermo. She started her cooking career with an internship at the Anna Tasca Lanza Cooking School in Sicily right after graduating from The French Culinary Institute. Known best as The Cheeky Chef, she splits her time between cooking for female CEOs in New York and working as a food/travel consultant here in Sicily. Her first book will be published in April 2022.
