Risa-Benny

A great Skipper willing to share his knowledge

I had a great time sailing the Cyclades with Benny at the end of March-April 2025. My father and I were able to learn quickly as he was more than willing to show us the lines. We managed to sail to multiple beautiful anchorages with good vibes, and plenty of home cooked meals from the Skipper (even taking a stab at some Greek food). He takes safety as a priority and remained calm in stressful situations. We truly enjoyed our time sailing together, and were able to do a night sail which was a great first experience for me. Note, you should be smoke friendly as he enjoys a cigarette occasionally. Contribution was very fair. One vberth and a couple bunks available were all clean. I definitely recommend visiting Benny and beautiful RISA.

21st Apr 2025

Sicilia-Corfu

I had a great time with Ben! He's patient and we talked about sooo many things, and I was absolutely impressed with his skills. We had some lively discussions, always in good spirit :) He really knows how to create an environment for learning, and I believe we both did learn from each other! The cabin I had was perfect for me, leesail was safe, not much space for being flung around by the waves so thats good! All necessary equipment worked and worked well, kitchen fully equipped, and i just am so grateful that Ben didnt turn out to be a pervert. I never once felt uncomfortable, being alone with him for a few weeks that was really important to me. If you are considering applying here, dont hesitate to shoot me a message with any questions :) Ben i'll see you again!

4th Apr 2025

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

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

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

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