Useful information
Charter qualification requirements
The Ionian is regarded as being one of the safest and most popular sailing areas because of the favourable winds and the multitude of small, secure anchorages and quays. Even so, safety is of paramount importance and an appropriate level of experience is required. In addition to appropriate levels of experience, the skipper of the yacht must hold a valid practical sailing licence/diploma.
What qualifications do I need to go sailing in the Ionian?
For chartering a yacht from us on a Bareboat or Assisted Bareboat then the skipper of the boat needs to have an International Certificate of Competence (“ICC”) or other national equivalent. If you have sufficient experience but no sailing qualifications then you can sit an ICC assessment in a day at an RYA training school.
If you have an RYA Day Skipper practical qualification (or above), then you can obtain an ICC from the RYA for a small fee and completing the online application. See here: RYA ICC Application form
We need to provide a copy of your ICC/qualification to the local Port Police in order for them to stamp the Boat papers, so there is no way around it.
If you have any questions about your own particular qualifications or experience and would like to discuss it, please contact us.
A Power boat licence or ICC Power is not sufficient for chartering a sail boat.
The co-skipper does not need to have any formal qualifications but should have sufficient experience to act as a Co-Skipper and they will be asked to sign a Declaration on site in Greece to this effect.
International Certificate of Competence (“ICC”)
The ICC is an assessment based qualification issued by the RYA in the UK. If you have sufficient experience to Day Skipper level, and do not have the time to spare to sit a full on RYA Day Skipper course then this is a good option for you to consider. The assessment can be performed on your own boat or on a training school boat in a day by RYA Training schools.
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What if I need to brush up on my skills?
For those wishing to brush up on their sailing skills we normally suggest that we provide a skipper for a day or two to build up confidence and ensure safe sailing. If you would prefer the security of one of our skippers to accompany you throughout your holiday, then we would be more than happy to assist.
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We also run an Assisted Bareboat Charter scheme
Our Assisted Bareboat Charter scheme (“ABC”) is great as a first step for you recently qualified skippers.
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Want to know more?
If you’re looking for any further advice or are wanting to book a holiday, please don’t hesitate to get in contact as we would be delighted to assist you.
Please give us a call or message on Whatsapp or alternatively fill out the form on our contact page, and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
