Flotilla Levels
- It's a holiday for all levels of sailing experience
Whatever your sailing ability a Sunsail Flotilla is the perfect holiday for any sailor. We insist that two individuals, both over 18, with some flotilla or sailing experience, are nominated as Skipper and Experienced Crew. The information below details the qualifications required for each level of course.
LEVEL 0
You will require a minimum of one of the following:
• 3 day Flotilla Training Course
• 5 days dinghy experience plus Two Day Yacht Refresher
• 5 days yacht experience including helming the boat under sail and power
• RYA Competent 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 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 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 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 wind
Navigation: Understand large tidal variations, cope with strong currents and be able to make a passage plan
Anchor/Mooring: Primarily anchoring, some slightly more exposed anchorages with poor anchor holding ground.
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, at that time, during the sailing season.
ANCHORING AND BERTHING
Mooring your yacht is stress free with your 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. Mooring fees will vary depending upon destination.
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