Yacht charter Sporades

Can you rent a yacht in Sporades- 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 Sporades, 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

Boat rental Sporades – the main ports

Loutraki Marina

You can find this port in the northwestern part of Skopelos, in the town of Loutraki. They accommodate boats with a length of up to 60 metres and a draught of up to 4 metres. They do not offer a wide variety of services, but we will still have the opportunity to replenish our water supplies and buy groceries.

Skiathos Marina

350 boats are allowed in the marina near the capital of Skiathos, with a maximum length of 65 metres and a draught of 10 metres. The marina offers full service – sailors will find everything they might need here including a boat service, fuel, Wi-Fi as well as water and groceries. Skiathos sailing, yacht charter Skiathos

Limin Skopélou Marina

This tiny marina can be found on the eastern side of Skopelos, in the city which bears the same name. The accommodated boats with a maximum length of 60 metres and a draught of 6 metres. They have all the basic services; they provide water, boat service and fuel, and they also have restaurants. Skopelos sailing, rent a boat Skopelos

Limin Linaria Marina

The small marina welcomes tourists in the town of Linaria, on the island of Skyros. They accommodate boats with a length of up to 60 metres and a draught of up to 4 metres. Their services include maintenance, water supply, markets, bars and restaurants.

Patitiri Marina, Alonnisos

The southern port of Alonnisos can accommodate boats up to 60 metres in length and with a maximum draft of 6 metres. The port is well-equipped for its size. There are water supply, boat maintenance services and security services. If you get hungry or want to replenish your supplies, you can buy everything you need in restaurants, bars and shops.

Read about Sporades sailing routes or rent a boat Greece

Day 1. Skiathos – Loutraki (Skopelos) 10.68 km (6.63 nm), Day 2. Loutraki (Skopelos) – Patitiri (Alonissos) 31.79 km (19.75 nm), Day 3. Patitiri (Alonissos) – Linaria (Skyros) 67.36 km (41.85 nm), Day 4. Linaria (Skyros) – Skyros (Skyros) 41.63 km (25.87 nm), Day 5. Skyros (Skyros) – Kira Panagia 67.67 km (42.05 nm), Day 6. Kira Panagia – Kalamakia (Alonissos) 17.54 km (10.90 nm), Day 7. Kalamakia (Alonissos) – Skopelos (Skopelos) – Skiathos 48.90 km (30.38 nm)
Read more about Skiathos sailing.

Day 1. Skopelos (Skopelos) – Patitiri (Alonnisos) 13, 25 km (8, 24 nm), Day 2. Patitiri (Alonnisos) – Peristera – Kalamakia (Alonnisos) 16, 02 km (9, 95 nm), Day 3. Kalamakia (Alonnisos) – Kira Panagia 17, 50 km (10, 87 nm), Day 4. Kira Panagia – Skiathos 53, 90 km (33, 49 nm), Day 5. Skiathos – Ag. Kiriaki (Trikeri) 39, 71 km (24, 68 nm), Day 6. Ag. Kiriaki (Trikeri) – Palaio Trikeri – Chorto 21, 37 km (13, 28 nm), Day 7. Chorto – Kato Gatzea– Volos 32, 18 km (20, 00 nm)
Read more about Skopelos sailing.