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Generally, the yacht will be out on the water, all day between 9 and 5pm with a stop for lunch or chartwork as required
The Ionian sea is very calm and sheltered. Seasickness is not something that we experience within our guests. However, if you do suffer from seasickness and even the slightest rocking will set you off, we recommend sticking close to our flotilla route and sailing in the mornings which are always flat calm.
Our chief instructor teaches all our pupils on our Vassiliki tuition yacht. He is a Yacht Master Instructor with over 60,000 miles sailing experience during his 40 years of sailing. He is able to teach all levels up to Yacht Master, and he’s an extraordinarily nice chap, very patient, sociable and easy to get along with.
The tuition yacht can take up to 5 pupils, but we often sail with 3-4 pupils
When you book a liveaboard course, the price includes a shared cabin. You can pay a single occupancy supplement to have private use of a double cabin, which is 50%.
Yes, the tuition yacht is fully coded under MCA (Maritime and Coastguard Authority) for tuition charter. All our yachts are fitted with full safety equipment which is also surveyed by the Greek Port Authority to conform: Areas include lifejackets, life raft, Epirb, Flares and all safety equipment
Yes, many guests will rent the yacht privately for their group, even from just 2 people, up to 5 max. We can teach all ages together (at the same time) the Start Sailing, Youth Sailing, Competent Crew, Day Skipper and Coastal Skipper qualifications. Ages start at 10+
You need to be reasonably fit to clamber on and off yachts, but not super-fit!
If you damage the yacht under supervision whilst sailing, then as a pupil under supervision you will not be liable for the damage.
Our tuition yacht is provisioned for breakfast and a light lunch each day, and you can bring along any extra snacks and nibbles. In the evening, your instructor knows the best tavernas for an evening meal. As a crew member you will be expected to help with the food preparation and general domestic duties aboard the yacht.
The Ionian sea is a calm and sheltered sailing area, with very predictable winds and line-of-sight sailing, which means you can see where you are headed to.
Our tuition yacht has 3 double sleeping cabins. One is normally reserved for the skipper, but arrangements can be made [for private tuition yacht bookings] to have the skipper sleep on our lead boat.
If you take our travel option then we will include direct flights, an airport meet and greet in Preveza and your onward transfer to the marina. If you would like to self-travel, then fly to Preveza and pick up a taxi at the airport. There are many available. Yacht handover is between 2pm and 5pm
Yes, we do supply lifejackets, although we recommend bringing your own for under 8’s and babies. All our yachts comply with the Greek Port Authority Code of Practice and are inspected by a Naval Architect. They are issued with valid Certificates by a recognised Certifying Authority. All yachts are fitted with full safety equipment which is also surveyed by the Greek Port Authority, to include lifejackets, Flares, life raft and Epirb (where applic).
Your yacht will be covered for Third Party damage, Fire and Theft liability insurance. You will have to This does not include personal accident and medical cover. Each of your crew will need travel/medical insurance to specifically cover sailing. Most policies cover only within territorial waters and/or within 12nm offshore. All our Flotillas meet these requirements. However, it is your choice and you must satisfy yourself that whichever policy you buy, provides the appropriate level of cover for your needs.
To hire a yacht anywhere in the Med’ you will need to have (as a minimum) an RYA Day Skipper Practical or ICC qualification (International Certificate of Competence), or a similar certificate. Please bring original paper certificates with you.
If you have none of these, then a two-week Stay Sail holiday to Vassiliki might be your best option. In week one we can train and qualify you with a Day Skipper and ICC, so you can then charter on our flotilla or bareboat in week two.
The Ionian sea is a calm and sheltered sailing area, with very predictable winds and line-of-sight sailing, which means you can see where you are headed to.
Normally, you will need to reserve a cabin for your skipper and allow for them in your provisioning. To give you more privacy when at anchor then [by special arrangement] we can have the skipper sleep on our lead boat, if you follow our flotilla route.
We have planned our routes to take an average of 3-5 hours sailing each day and to include lunchtime swim stops. In the Northern Ionian at least two days will require 6-7 hours as we cover greater distances. If you want to do more, you can lengthen your sailing each day (as you choose) by taking a less direct route to each new island stopover!
If you damage a yacht then you will lose an element (or all) of your security deposit, depending on how much damage has been done. Damage deposits are €2,000 to €3,000 and blocked on a credit card for your week. It is processed at the marina base on arrival. In some instances, you can pay a waiver of £250 - £300. We will not charge you for small pieces of inventory, but more serious damage may be chargeable.
Please do not worry. It is entirely normal to be nervous, even if you are a previously qualified skipper. If you are staying with us on a Stay Sail you can take part in our Boat Skills (Yacht Handling) course for 1-day, which is from £145pp. This will teach you mooring/anchoring techniques and refresh your boat handling.
If you’re not on a Stay Sail, then let our yacht team know on arrival and they will take extra care of you. They will ensure you are happy with the yacht controls and help you disembark and moor up at the end of each day.
