Sail somewhere different on your next sailing holiday. These sailing areas outside the Med offer scenic sailing that's just a bit unique. You'll need a knowledge of tides for Brittany and experience of strong wind sailing for Tenerife and the Azores.
Click on the cruising areas below for more details of sailing holidays in the Atlantic & Baltic.
Sweden
Explore the hundreds of offshore islands off the east coast from Stockholm or off the west coast from Gotenborg. These archipelagos form a necklace of islands with sheltered natural harbours and traditional fishing villages. A yacht charter holiday in Sweden will be entirely unique.
Explore the charming Breton coastline on a yacht charter holiday in Southern Brittany in France. Brittany offers a charming cruising area with a very scenic coastline for more experienced sailors who have a knowledge of tides. Yachts are based at La Trinite sur Mer and Port Crouesty.
Tenerife provides superb sailing all year round. A yacht charter from Tenerife gives you the chance to visit islands long considered the world’s end until the discovery of America. More experienced sailors will enjoy the stronger winds and longer passages between the islands.
A yacht charter in the Azores gives you the chance to experience a truly unspoilt destination packed full with volcanoes, caves, waterfalls, striking green valleys and World Heritage Sites. This is a destination for the experienced and adventurous sailor!
Enjoy the scenic coastline setting sail from Lisbon. One of the oldest wine regions in the world and a World Heritage Site, be prepared for terraced hillsides, breathtaking views and of course exquisite food and wine.
"We had a wonderful time and would recommend the Islands. Make sure you go to Chatham Bay on Union Island, get Tim and the Bushman to cook you curried Conch - fantastic."
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Sailing Qualifications
To skipper a bareboat charter or flotilla yacht, you need to hold a practical sailing certificate equivalent to RYA Day Skipper Practical qualification or RYA International Certificate of Competence (ICC). For charters in Greece, you must now have the ICC certificate. You must also be assisted by at least one competent crew member over the age of 18.
The port authorities in Greece are now insisting on one of the following practical certificates: RYA ICC (International Certificate of Competence), RYA Coastal, RYA Yachtmaster, ASA IPC (International Proficiency Certificate) or the IYT (International Yacht Training) Passport. If you hold an RYA Day Skipper or ASA104 it will no longer be accepted and you need to obtain either an ICC or IPC from the corresponding issuing body (RYA or ASA). If your RYA Coastal/Yachtmaster or ASA105/106 certificate is more than 12 years old and does not have a photo ID, then we would also strongly advise applying for an ICC or IPC. If you are a member of the RYA or ASA, you may qualify for a discount or free certificate, otherwise, you will have to pay. The approximate cost is £50. Please use this link - RYA application for the ICC or ASA application for the IPC.
For charters in Croatia, Malta and the Canaries, at least one member of the crew or the skipper will also need a VHF licence.
RYA qualifications can be obtained by RYA sailing schools in the UK or alternatively choose from one of our overseas centres in Gibraltar, Greece or Turkey.
For Seychelles, the local authorities require an ICC for the skipper of a bareboat or flotilla yacht charter.
For Caribbean and Tropical charters, formal qualifications are not compulsory, however, you should be Day Skipper standard and be assisted by at least one competent crew. A brief sailing resume should be provided to outline your experience.
If you don't hold the relevant qualifications then why not add a skipper?
Sailing Levels
Level 1
Winds force 2-3 (4-11 Knots)combined with generally shorter distances. Good for beginner or intermediate sailors. Line-of-sight navigation but basic knowledge of charts and ability to plot your position required.
Level 2
Winds force 3-5 (7-21 Knots) with approximately 15-20nm per day. Intermediate experience required. Predominately line of sight navigation but an understanding of how to sail in open water.
Level 3
Winds force 4-6 (11-27 Knots) with mileage of approximately 20nm+ per day. Ideal for experienced skippers looking to venture out to new destinations. Day skipper standard but with experienced crew would be recommended.
