The qualifications, required by the Greek law & Port Authorities, to charter a bareboat sailing yacht in Greece are either 2-two official sailing certificates or at least 1-one official sailing certificate for the skipper + 1-one declaration of sailing experience for the co-skipper. Co-skippers who do not have a relevant certificate will sign such a declaration of sailing experience upon embarkation. Certificates can be issued by the government of origin, sailing clubs, sailing schools, yachting & sailing associations, established charter companies etc.
Galazio Sailing will in any case request legible copies of the skipper’s and co-skipper’s sailing certificates during the booking process. Subject to applicable Greek legislation, qualifications are to be approved by the local Port Authorities on the day of departure. The Charterer and his/ her certified crew are always liable for suitability of their qualifications and certifications and Galazio Sailing bears no responsibility in case of rejection of sailing certificates by the local Port Authorities.
Galazio Sailing may also request the skipper’s and co-skipper’s sailing resumes. Such sailing resumes will facilitate our company to assess the ability of the crew to sail in safety. Indeed, we reserve the right not to allow the embarkation in case the clients’ sailing experience is not adequate and thereupon to suggest a professional skipper.