Sailing glossary
Plain-English definitions of the words you'll hear before and during your week.
- Flotilla
- A group of boats that sail the same route together, so guests share anchorages and evenings.
- Skipper
- The licensed professional who runs the boat, makes route and safety decisions and looks after the crew.
- Monohull
- A sailboat with a single hull. It feels traditional and usually costs less per cabin.
- Catamaran
- A sailboat with two hulls. It has more deck space and is more stable.
- Cabin
- A whole cabin, booked for one person or for two friends.
- Whole boat
- Every cabin of one boat, booked by one group for the week.
- Galley
- The kitchen on a boat.
- Helm
- The steering position on a boat.
- Marina
- A harbour with berths for leisure boats. Our weeks start and end at Alimos Marina in Athens.
- Saronic Gulf
- The area of sea south-west of Athens that contains Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses.
- Meltemi
- A strong summer wind that blows from the north in the Aegean. Your skipper plans around it.
- Anchorage
- A place where the boat drops anchor, usually in a bay, for a swim or a night.
- Dinghy
- A small inflatable boat used to go from the yacht to the shore.
- Half board
- Breakfast and lunch provided each day. It is included on Premium and Custom boats.
- Security deposit
- An amount held against damage to the boat, paid on board per cabin: €200 non-refundable or €1,000 refundable, as you choose.
- Cash Pouch
- €200 per guest, paid on board, for fuel, mooring and provisions.
Questions
Do I need to know these words before I book?
No. Your skipper explains everything on the first day, and no sailing experience is needed.