Our flotilla lead crews

Our lead crews skipper, engineer & hostess are chosen for their sailing and maintenance skills along with their gregarious natures.

Our skippers and engineers are normally time-served trades people from the realms of marine or diesel engineering and boatbuilding disciplines. This preserves our down-to-earth and practical approach to the holidays.

The flotilla skipper has ultimate responsibility for your safety and general welfare. He/she will guide you throughout the fortnight and conduct the daily briefings. These will include information about the route, weather conditions and lunchtime anchorages etc.

Our flotilla hostess is your link with local people and she will advise on what facilities and attractions are available, where you can next change money and/or provision etc.

The flotilla engineer ensures that small jobs on the boats are quickly dealt with and that the yachts remain in excellent condition. There are areas where the roles of the three crew overlap, creating a cohesive and balanced unit.

Our lead yachts are specifically set up for the purpose of running the flotillas. As well as having powerful engines, they are in regular contact with our base in relation to the weather forecasts, so flotillas are seldom caught out by Mother Nature.

They carry a comprehensive selection of tools and spare parts and in addition to fixed and portable VHF radios, the lead boat also has a mobile phone to maximise your safety and security.

All our flotillas are run in an informal way and are very much a gentle way for sailing holidaymakers to enjoy being on the water in an idyllic environment.

You will gain hands on experience without the hazards of UK waters whilst soaking up the wonderful atmosphere of pottering around the stunning Islands of Greece.

Whichever cruise you choose, the relaxed itinerary, warm seas, spectacular islands and the reassurance of a well equipped and experienced lead crew will ensure that you enjoy a 'holiday to remember'!