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Level 3 Qualified Skipper

From the experience that you have told us about, you are qualified to skipper any Sunsail monohull or catamaran (within 10 feet of the largest yacht you have previously sailed and denoted in your resume) in all Sunsail destinations at Level 1, 2 and 3 listed below.

As you will see from the below table, the skipper of the yacht will be required to show proof of qualifications in select destinations such as: Greece, Croatia, Italy, Tahiti, Belize, and Seychelles. This must be the original copy of your qualification. Learn More here.

Although no sailing qualifications are required for cruising in certain destinations, we strongly advise that you take any sailing certification on holiday with you. This may be useful should you be contacted by Customs or Port Police.

Level 1 Sailing Destinations	Level 2 Sailing Destinations	Level 3 Sailing Destinations
Wind: 5-20 knots	Wind: 10-20 knots	Wind: 10 – 25 knots
At least 5 days or 100 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht Level 1 destinations offer the easiest, most forgiving sailing, ideal for novices and less experienced sailors. Lazy line mooring, line-of-sight navigation and calm conditions mean you won’t sail outside your comfort zone.	At least 10 days or 200 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht Our intermediate sailing destinations, Level 2 sailing areas offer a greater challenge for sailors more comfortable on the open water. Enjoy strong winds and longer spells of open water sailing, suitable for more experienced skippers.	At least 20 days or 400 miles as skipper on an equivalent size yacht Level 3 destinations are our most challenging. Suitable only for confident, experienced sailors, Level 3 destinations offer long spells of open water sailing, broad tidal ranges, strong winds, and remote anchorages.
Navigation: you’ll need to understand large tidal variations, navigational markers, cope with strong currents, and use the navigation equipment on board to make a passage plan.	Navigation: you’ll need to understand tidal flow and navigate in open water.	Navigation: you’ll need to understand tidal flow and navigate in open water.
Moorings: In the Mediterranean, you will be predominantly anchoring. Protected anchorages, Mediterranean-style mooring, and/or marina slips. In the Caribbean, you will be predominantly picking up a mooring ball, anchoring, or using marina slips.	Moorings: In the Mediterranean, you will be predominantly anchoring. Protected anchorages, Mediterranean-style anchoring mooring, and/or marina slips. In the Caribbean, you will be predominantly picking up a mooring ball, anchoring, or using marina slips.	Moorings: In the Meditteranean, you will be predominantly anchoring. Protected anchorages, Mediterranean-style anchoring mooring, and/or marina slips. In the Caribbean, you will be predominantly picking up a mooring ball, anchoring, or using marina slips.
Level 1 Destinations:  • Lefkas, Greece *  • Corfu, Greece *  • Agana, Croatia *  • Dubrovnik, Croatia *  • British Virgin Islands  • Martinique  • Whitsundays, Australia	Level 2 Destinations:  • Sicily, Italy * • Procida, Italy *  • Abacos, Bahamas * • St. Martin  • Antigua • Thailand	Level 3 Destinations:  • Belize * • Seychelles * • Sardinia, Italy * • French Polynesia, Tahiti* • Greece, Athens * • St. Lucia • Grenada  • UK, Portsmouth
*Bases with an asterix have licence requirements.

Qualifications

Certain regions in the Mediterranean, Seychelles, Bahamas, Belize & Tahiti, require formal certifications to charter a yacht. Please find your desired destination below to learn more about the certifications required.