ASA flotilla in the San Juan Islands

ASA flotilla in the San Juan Islands

Flotilla sailing charter vacations bring together a fleet of sailboats, each operating independently with its own crew, along with a lead boat and flotilla leader who knows the local area well. By joining a flotilla, you can enjoy the freedom of skippering your own boat but have comfort in knowing that support and advice are on hand to help with navigation and local weather.

Every year, numerous ASA schools offer sailing flotillas in exotic and spectacular locations around the world. They take sailors of all skill levels where they not only have a great time, but also gain skill and confidence.

What is a flotilla?
A flotilla is a group of charter boats that travel a shared itinerary. A flotilla is led by an expert on the local waters who guides the other captains and their crews every step of the way. Often the captain of each individual boat is at liberty to follow the itinerary as closely or loosely as they desire, meaning you can spend an extra day in a favorite port, find a secluded beach for some impromptu swimming, or stick with the group.

Flotillas really are the best of both worlds: all the freedom of a bareboat charter combined with the comfort and camaraderie of group travel.

Who are flotillas for?
Everyone can enjoy a flotilla. For experienced skippers, flotillas are a fun new challenge, and for relative newcomers, flotilla sailing is a great way to take away the intimidation factor of chartering in unfamiliar waters, while meeting fantastic new people and having an incredible experience they’ll remember all their lives. For many people, attending a flotilla hosted by an ASA school has opened the door for chartering on their own in places like the British Virgin Islands and the Mediterranean.

What I’ll remember most, aside from St. Martin itself, is the tight-knit bond that developed among the group, and particularly within the crews of the individual boats. Sailing with people, and living aboard with them, is a shared experience that you can’t replicate any other way. For me, that’s the greatest value of a flotilla. I can’t wait to do it again!
ASA Abaco Islands Flotilla, Bahamas
January 22nd - 29th 2022 Starting from Starting from $2,652
ASA Flotilla
Cruise Abaco are pleased to offer “Flotilla” charters for ASA Members in the Bahamas. Arrival January 22, departure January 29, 2022.   Available boats will be our Leopard 44 ft. catamaran and/or our Helia 44 ft. catamaran, both of which offer 4 cabins and 4 heads.

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ASA Mallorca Flotilla, Spain
June 11th - 17th 2022 Starting from Starting from $1,995
ASA Flotilla
The Balearic Island of Mallorca has always been one of our favorite places to visit. Its vibrant capital, Palma, has so much to offer. Warm weather, great sailing, fascinating history, its own regional culture, fun nightlife, delicious gastronomy.

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