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FLOTILLA
SAILING
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If you
are a newly qualified skipper or an experienced skipper who enjoys the
companionship of sailing in a group then a flotilla holiday could be
what you are looking for.
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How are flotillas organised?
Flotillas are groups of yachts sailing the same route
under the guidance and help of a lead crew.
The lead crew sail the route on their own yacht.
Their job is to lend a hand with mooring, weather forecasting, route
planning, and departure from harbours.
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How long do flotilla holidays last?
Flotilla holidays are normally one or
two weeks in duration, although some clients have so much fun the stay
on longer!
Typically on a flotilla holiday you would arrive in
Greece on the Saturday. You set sail on the Sunday, returning to the
base on a Friday, and depart on the Saturday.
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What qualifications are needed for flotilla sailing?
Although there is a lead crew to help
you, the crew of each yacht on a flotilla must be able look after
themselves and their yacht. Most flotilla holiday companies like to
have a qualified skipper (RYA Day Skipper or the equivalent) and an
experienced crew member on each yacht.
Several flotilla companies have associated with them a
sailing school that can teach you all you need to join a flotilla. Our
sail school, Poros Yachting Academy, run pre-flotilla courses; a 6 day
course for those with little or no sailing experience and a 3 day
refresher course for those who are a little rusty or new to sailing in
the Mediterranean. These courses bring you up to the standard required
to sail on flotilla.
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| Which yacht
should you choose? The yacht you select will be determined by the size of your
party. Look at our cruising yachts explained page (click
here) to see what is available. Remember
that if you are new to sailing "big" is not necessarily "best",
smaller yachts are easier to handle, particularly when manoeuvring in a
small harbour.
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| How much does
this type of holiday cost?
Prices, of course, depend on the number of people in your
party and the size of yacht you choose. Two people sharing a 32'
yacht for one week (mid to high season) will pay approximately £1000 per
person. This includes flights from the UK to Greece, transfers
from the airport, the yacht charter, the services of the lead crew, etc.
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| Who to
contact? Greek Sails, whose yachts are used by
flotilla companies, can help you plan your flotilla holiday. Click on their logo to display the details:
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