THE WORLDWIDE CHARTER FLEET
Italia Croazia Grecia Turchia Francia Caraibi Malta Spagna Portogallo Mar Baltico Cuba Brasile Seychelles
If you have never been on a sailing holiday before, you may be wondering what actually happens on a flotilla.
The first thing to do after arriving is familiarize yourself with your yacht and its equipment. Your flotilla skipper and hostess will show you where everything is, and explain the workings of the fridge, echo-sounder, radio, and other fittings. Then it's off to the local taverna, to sit in the sun with a cool drink and get to know the other crews.
There's usually a maximum of 10 yachts on our flotillas, so you'll find plenty of people to meet without feeling swamped. You'll make new friends over a glass or two of wine - while the children are busy forging firm friendships with other young people from a host of different countries. Next morning, we start with the main briefing.
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The flotilla skipper helps you get the feel of things, and teaches you about any unfamiliar aspects: operating the roller-furling sails, for example, or using a kedge anchor. The amount of explanation is geared to your knowledge, but many less-experienced sailors appreciate both the security of having expert help to hand and the opportunity to learn a little more. Then, we're off! For the first day or two the flotilla tends to sail as a group, as people get accustomed to the yachts - and the relaxed atmosphere! |
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Each morning begins with the skippers briefing, when the flotilla leader gives you comprehensive details of that day's destination, charts of the area, suggestions for good sailing on route, navigational hazards to watch out for, and any other points of information you may require. Your hostess can recommend a friendly restaurant, and give tips on good places to buy fruit, T-shirts, sandals and postcards. Many of our clients work in high pressure jobs, and take a little while to slow down to the Greek pace of life! Soon, though, you'll feel quite accustomed to a lazy and prolonged breakfast, followed perhaps by a stroll round the village or a cup of coffee outside the quayside taverna, then finally getting under way.. |
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In the afternoon or early evening you'll arrive at your next port of call, where you'll find your flotilla leader ready to guide you into the quay and help you tie up. Some navigate instantly towards a shady taverna table, while others disappear in search of sailboards. You'll swap the day's anecdotes with the crew of your neighboring yacht, have a shower, admire your newly-acquired suntan, be hopelessly tempted by the wares of the fruit-seller visiting the quay, photograph Flotilla sailing... an idyllic experience. | |
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