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Helen Iatrou

About Helen

Saltwater and ink undoubtedly run through Helen’s veins. Born on a big island - Australia, to parents from a remote Greek island, she has always lived by the sea. In Brisbane, Helen completed her university studies in journalism. A few years later, she relocated to Athens to explore the world. Helen has since earned her sailing permit, but nothing excites her more than yacht racing. A travel journalist, guidebook author and content marketing writer, Helen has cultivated insider Greece expertise over almost three decades. She leverages her knowledge of the country to bring to life stories on islands, coastal destinations, sailing, yachting, culture and lifestyle. Beyond the Mediterranean, Helen has sailed in Seychelles, dived in Indonesia and cruised in Latin America. Her work appears in Lonely Planet, National Geographic, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveller, Robb Report, and more.

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Fun Facts

Marina central
I live within walking distance of Athens’ main marinas, including charter base Alimos and superyacht-filled Flisvos.
Greek Island Goodness
The Greek islands are my playground, and I’ve visited over 49 of them, but there are plenty more on my list.
Favorite Port Town
With its cobblestoned streets and Venetian architecture, Corfu’s capital is one of my favorite places to dock.
Rum, reggae and racing
Racing aboard a 65-foot yacht and jamming to reggae artist Protoje at Antigua Sailing Week was mind-blowing fun.

Helen's dream yachts

Black Pearl

Black Pearl

Sailing Yacht, Oceanco, 2018
  • 5 Guests
  • 315 ft
  • 27 Rooms

With her Dyna-Rig masts and black sails, complemented by a sleek hull, wherever this knockout sails, she’s sure to make a splash. Built by Oceanco, she averages some 14 knots under sail, simultaneously saving on fuel costs and producing energy
Artexplorer

Artexplorer

Sailing Catamaran, Perini Navi, 2024
  • 6 Guests
  • 140 ft
  • 9 Rooms

Owned by an art buff, the world’s largest aluminium sailing catamaran doubles as a floating museum. With minimalist interiors that combine contemporary fittings with mahogany touches, she has a spa pool on the flybridge and expansive solar panels.
Celestia

Celestia

Phinisi, Custom, 2023
  • 7 Guests
  • 135 ft
  • 17 Rooms

Crafted by artisans in the traditional Indonesian boatbuilding style, this sophisticated phinisi yacht serves as the ideal liveaboard to explore the underwater life of Raja Ampat and view the giant lizards of Komodo National Park.
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Helen's top destinations

Sardinia

Sardinia

Italy

I’ve had a taster of La Maddalena archipelago and can’t wait to return to sail these spectacular turquoise waters.
Turks & Caicos

Turks & Caicos

Caribbean

I can’t imagine anything better than riding a horse in the shallow aquamarine waters of TCI and diving its coral reefs.
Australia

Australia

South Pacific

From swimming with whale sharks in Western Australia to sailing the Whitsundays in Queensland, my birthplace bucket list is long.
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