Bare boat certificates
Since 2004, port police requires that one crew member has at least a RYA day skipper, International Certificate of Competence (ICC) or national equivalent.
If your sailing license is issued by a country outside the European Union, it must be accompanied by a translation in English. The port police also recognizes any official paper from a sailing school, a yacht club or any relative organization, that has tested and can verify your ability to handle a sailing yacht.
The British certificate of RYA practical day skipper is in most cases sufficient. An International Certificate of Competence or RYA coastal skipper & yacht master offshore or higher certificates are almost always accepted. Note, that sometimes the Greek port authorities will still require that one from the crew, has a second license, or just be on the level of competent crew or up.
Bare boat charters Conditions for booking
In order to book a bare boat you need to have at lest 2 persons who are know how to control the boat and have a license to prove it.You also have to leave a security deposit (cash or Credit card number) before getting your boat. The amount is different for each boat. usually is the same as the insurance waver for the boats policy.
Before leaving you have to sign a special contract with us where all these details are explained. you can download a typical contract from here. Port authorities may also ask you to check your passport and sailing license.