Can you rent a yacht in Chalcis- 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 Chalcis, 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
Rent a boat Chalcis – 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.
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The climate diagrams are based on 30 years of hourly weather model simulations. They give good indications of typical climate patterns and expected conditions (temperature, precipitation, sunshine, and wind). The “mean daily maximum” (solid red line) shows the maximum temperature of an average day for every month for Chalcis. Likewise, the “mean daily minimum” (solid blue line) shows the average minimum temperature.
The wind rose for Chalcis shows how many hours per year the wind blows from the indicated direction. The diagram for Chalcis shows the days per month, during which the wind reaches a certain speed.
