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Volvo Car UK are excited to announce 5 new venues and dates for this years Volvo Sailing Academies: 2nd May, Bewl Valley Sailing Club, Kent 9th May, Royal Torbay Yacht Club, Devon 16th May, Port Edgar Watersports CIC, Edinburgh 8th August, Cowes Week, Isle of Wight 12th September, Fishers Green Sailing Club, Essex Open to people of all ages and abilities join some of the British Sailing Team’s top sailors and coaches on the water for a fun and FREE introduction to the sport. To find out more about the 2015 Volvo Sailing Academies visit: www.volvocarssailing.co.uk/a/volvo_sailing_academy Or book your place, please contact: volvosailing@intotheblue.biz In association with: RS Sailing & RYA 'Push the Boat Out'
When we sailed the island of Lefkas in the Ionic Sea of Greece, on the most southeastern side of the island, is an islet called Atokos. This is an uninhabited island, where on the east coast is the famous Wild Pig Beach. We took our dinghy and looked at the pigs that walked on the beach here. The pigs are wild or semi-wild pigs, probably descendants of animals that were once left on the island by humans. This happens more often on uninhabited islands, where pigs are introduced for food purposes or accidentally stranded by ship voyages. Atokos has been uninhabited for a long time, but in the past it was occasionally visited by shepherds or hunters. The pigs may have come from these. They eat a wide range of plants, seeds, roots and nuts that occur in nature. On Atokos vegetation is sparse, but pigs can eat dried grass and branches. Marine life can also be a source of food; some pigs eat washed-up seaweed or small crustaceans. Although pigs are technically wild, they often exhibit semi-tame behaviors when they come into contact with people. Their behavior depends on how much interaction they have had with visitors. They can tolerate human contact, but often remain wary. Some pigs are curious and dare to approach, especially if they smell food!