Sunsail – Flotilla Levels

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As you can see, whatever your sailing ability there will be a flotilla option for you. With your safety and enjoyment in mind, we insist that two individuals, both over 18, have had some flotilla or sailing experience as detailed in each level below and are nominated as Skipper and Experienced Crew. These levels have been devised to help you to choose the best location for your holiday.

LEVEL 0 - EASY

You will require a minimum of one of the following:

• '3 day Flotilla Training Course' certificate
• 5 days dinghy experience plus 'Sunsail Two Day Yacht Refresher' certification
• 5 days yacht experience including helming the boat under sail and power
• RYA Competetant Crew qualification

Weather: 0-15 knots wind

Navigation: Line of sight sailing, basic knowledge of charts, able to plot your position

Anchor/Mooring: Primarily mooring buoys, areas of good holding for anchors, protected anchorages

LEVEL 1

You will require a minimum of:

• 5 days or 100 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht

Weather: 5-20 knots of wind

Navigation: Line of sight sailing, basic knowledge of charts, able to plot your position

Anchor/Mooring: Primarily mooring buoys, areas of good holding for anchors, protected anchorages

LEVEL 2

You will require a minimum of one the following:

• 10 days or 200 miles as skipper on an equivalent yacht
• RYA Day Skipper qualification
• ICC qualification

Weather: 10-20 knots of wind

Navigation: Understand tidal flow, ability to navigate in open waters

Anchor/Mooring: Primarily anchoring, protected anchorages, Mediterranean style anchoring and/or marina slips

LEVEL 3

You will require a minimum of one of the following:

• 20 days or 400 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht
• RYA Day SKipper qualification with experience to a higher level
• RYA Coastal Skipper qualification
• ICC qualification with experience to a higher level

Weather: 10 - 25 knots

Navigation: Understand large tidal variations, cope with strong current and be able to make a passage plan

Anchor/Mooring: Primarily anchoring, some slightly more exposed anchorages with poor anchor holding

WIND AND SAILING CONDITIONS

Please bear in mind that even in a Level 0 sailing area there is always the possibility of much stronger winds on occasion. The winds strengths shown for each flotilla are those typically encountered during the sailing season.

ANCHORING AND BERTHING

Mooring your yacht is stress free with your Lead Crew there to help. Usually they will arrive ahead of you to lend a hand if needed, and in most destinations the friendly locals are keen to help too! mooring fees vary from destination to destination so your Lead Crew will advise each day.