Rent a boat Sivota

Can you rent a yacht in Sivota- do I need a license? The requirements.

Small boats (under a certain horsepower or length), electric boats, crewed yacht charters and gulet charters may not require a license. Larger boats or those with more powerful engines need a skipper’s license. Before you confirm your sailing trip to Sivota, please send us a copy and we will check it for you. You need to have the original copies on board, so don’t forget to take them.
To sail in Greece, one of the following qualifications is necessary: • ICC (International Certificate of Competence), International, with valid Navigational and VHF licenses, Prerequisites: RYA “Day Skipper Course” or complete the ICC Assessment form to prove competence from previous experience.• IPC (International Proficiency Certificate), America, Prerequisites: ASA 104 or US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course” OR: • NauticEd SLC (International Sailing License and Credentials), International, • UK – RYA Day Skipper practical, • USA – US Sailing “Bareboat Cruising Course”, ASA “104 Bareboat Cruising Course” or above, • Germany – “Sportbootführerschein See“ or above, • Belgium – Algemeen Stuurbrevet/ Brevet de conduite général, • France – LE PERMIS PLAISANCE
If you do not have a skipper license, it is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper

Yacht charter Syvota – the main ports

Lefkada Town (Lefkas Town) Port

Lefkas is the main port on the island, offering ferry connections to the mainland and other nearby islands. It accommodates both commercial and passenger yachts. yacht charter Lefkada Lat. 38.83079134025834 Long. 20.711346610672823

Nydri Port

Nydri, located on the east coast of Lefkada, has a port that serves boat excursions and ferries to nearby islands, including Meganisi, Ithaca, and Kefalonia. Nidri boat rental Lat. 38.70650778213564 Long. 20.711183911966476

Vasiliki Port

Vasiliki, on the southern coast, is known for its windsurfing and sailing conditions. The port caters to passenger boats, ferries, and private yachts. boat rental Vasiliki Lat. 38.62761964499518 Long. 20.604479552534087

Sivota Port (Syvota)

Sivota, a picturesque fishing village on the southeast coast, has a small port mainly used by local fishing boats and smaller boats. Sivota boat hire Lat. 38.62412471215012 Long. 20.682695550086997

Agios Nikitas Port

Agios Nikitas is a village on the west coast with a small harbor used by local fishing boats and private yachts. lat. 38.79019327066968 long. 20.613665206663587
Find yacht charter Lefkada

Lefkada offers excellent weather conditions for sailing, especially in the warmer months. The number one sailing season lasts from the end of April to the beginning of October. During this period, the weather is warm, the wind is usually reliable and predictable, so it is also recommended for beginner sailors. July and August are the busiest months, with the warmest temperatures and the most consistent winds. The prevailing wind in the Ionian Sea in summer is the Maestro (Mistral), which is a northwesterly wind. It typically starts in the afternoon, providing excellent conditions for sailing. The Maestro usually blows with medium strength, between 10-20 knots, making it ideal for sailing. Mornings are often calm, with the wind gradually increasing in the afternoon and peaking in the late afternoon. While they are more common in the Aegean Sea, the Meltemi winds can occasionally affect the Ionian Islands, including Lefkada. These winds are stronger and blow from the north and usually occur in July and August. Summer temperatures are between 25°C and 35°C and the sea temperature is between 24°C and 28°C. The warm weather provides pleasant sailing and swimming conditions.