Whether you are an experienced sailor, newly qualified or have never been sailing before we provide a level of support to suit your experience.
If you chose a bareboat yacht charter with Island Sailing this does not mean you are sent off without any support, it just means you are free to do what you like, when you like.
With a bareboat yacht charter you have 24/7 communication with us via radio or mobile phone and in the unlikely event of you needing support, backup is provided by a large rib we are always available should you ever need our assistance.
A weather text will be sent each morning and we are always at the end of the phone and VHF. Whist you plan your own routes we are happy to offer any suggestions and can provide advice on the sailing area from the best anchorages and beaches to great restaurants and tavernas.
You will receive a comprehensive handover of your yacht including its operation and all of the equipment aboard. Once we have covered all the essentials, shown you all of the safety equipment onboard and provided a chart briefing we can spend as much or as little time as you like discussing the sort of sailing you would like to do and, together with our detailed knowledge of the sailing area you will know all the best places to explore before you cast off. We provide a comprehensive sailing guide to the area, as well as the Heikell Guide and all necessary charts and navigation aids, including chartplotters and autopilot.
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Sailing in an Ionian Flotilla gives you the reassurance of being part of a group of like mined sailors as well as the support of your Lead Boat, Skipper and Crew. You are free to be as independent as you like knowing that your Lead Boat is always available and close to hand if needed. Your lead Skipper is on hand at the start and end of each day to make sure you enjoy a hassle free sailing holiday. Your Lead Crew can also assist with mooring or casting off and provide daily chart briefings to make sure you get the most from your sailing trip and explore all the best places. They can also recommend the best anchorages, harbours, restaurants and places to visit. Flotilla Sailing holidays also come with all the back up support and services provided from our base team that are offered on our bareboat yacht charters.
If you have a skipper onboard your yacht you will have the flexibility to arrive and leave each destination as early or late as you wish and can take advantage of the skipper’s local knowledge of the Greek Ionian sailing area so you can visit all the best ports, bays and tavernas. A skipper can also give you and your family or friends the chance to learn new sailing skills and gain experience and confidence in a relaxed and informal setting. If you want to sit back, relax and let someone else do all the work then a full skippered charter is the perfect solution.
Whichever yacht charter you choose you will be in the capable hands of one of our dedicated and friendly teams from first contact with us right through to the time you leave at the end of your yacht charter who will all ensure you enjoy a fantastic Ionian sailing holiday!
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