Exclusive Sailing & Motor Yachts Kiotari, Rhodes
Yara Yachting offers exclusive sailing trips from our base in Kiotari on the stunning island of Rhodes.
Our yachts are meticulously maintained for your safety and pleasure.
We understand the importance of your special day and pull out all the stops to make your day incredible .
We always hoist the sails! We don't follow set itineraries, rather we let you choose the destination for the day.
Each vessel has a professionally qualified captain and crew who will be able to make recommendations to find the hidden gem locations to make your special day utterly magical.
"Happy is the man, I thought, who, before dying, has the good fortune to sail the Aegean sea" Nikos Kazantzakis (Zorba the Greek)
Meet the Yara Team
What makes Yara so special? We were just like you,. We booked sailing with Yara and never looked back! We loved it so much we joined the company!
Karel Onraedt
Director
Karel Onraedt from Brugge, Belgium. Karel is a professional medic. He winters in Belgium and sails in the North Sea. He has a considerable pedigree in boat maintenance and repair and is a professonal skipper with the Royal Yacht Association (RYA).
Micha und Burkhard Post
Owners
The company was started by Michaela & Burkhard Post in 1995.. Working as a team they have grown from a small base in Kiotari to the preimier watersports company in South Rhodes. Burkhard pioneered the developement of windsurfing on the island when he started one of the first windsurfing schools in Rhodes nearly 40 years ago. Today he remains an avid sailor and professionally qualifed instructor with the German International Watersports Training Association (VDWS).
Jamie Smith
Director
Jamie Smith, from the Highlands of Scotland. Jamie has sailed the North Atlantic, Trans Atlantic, Red, Sea, Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean. He is a qualified RYA Instructor, Commercially Endorsed RYA Yachtmaster, Master 200GT and STCW.
Valasia Zafeiraki
Skipper
Deckhand, Host, Professional Chef, Singer, Diver, Co-Skipper and now Skipper - Val brings the whole package! and uniquely has covered every role within Yara.
Working in the sailing industry since 2016 Valasia cut her teeth in the competitive racing circuit before graduating on to the charter industry.
Trained at the A.S.I.A.T.H Offshore Sailing Club of Rhodes has helped make Val an outstanding sailor.
Val has the vital role of liaison with the Port Police, and every morning ensures the passenger manifest for all vessels is completed.
Jana Kostiukova
Administrator
Jane is the engine of Yara Yachting! Reception, accounts, dealing with all the bookings, transfers, liaising with the hotels, organising shuttles and making sure we are all where we need to be. Jane has 7 years experience in the Tourism Industry and takes pride in making your trip utterly fantastic.
Jane stated " I enjoy working with people and helping them to make their holidays a little bit more fun. My favourite quiz is trying to find the perfect entertainment for everyone."
Diagoras Moustakas
Skipper
Diagoras is the primary skipper for the motor yacht and a hugely popular member of the team, always smiling.
He states "My main duty is to assure safety on board and a smile on your face. I'm passionate about yachting and I like meeting new people. I enjoy showing the beauty of south coast of Rodos Island from the seaside. I take care of the route while you're enjoying the views!".
Diagoras is a very famous name in Rhodes, there is a statue to him near the sea front celebrating the Greek Boxer and Wrestler from the 5th Century BC.