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Nautica Ltd
, Msida Road Gzira. GZR 03 Malta specializing in the charter of yachts in Malta. We provide both sail and
motor with or without crew, rent or buy yacht.
For a country steeped in maritime history, Malta naturally
has plenty of facilities for sailing enthusiasts. Whether you’re a young
sailor just starting out or an experienced, qualified sailor, the climate
and Malta’s location at the centre of the Mediterranean make the Islands an
excellent base for a sailing holiday.
You may choose to stay within the Maltese
Islands or sail to other places, such as Tunisia (160nm), Sicily (58nm),
Greece (280nm), Lampedusa (95nm), or other well known islands, all lying
within cruising distance from Malta.
We can offer you a holiday where you can sail or cruise in warm waters,
under deep blue skies with reliable steady sailing winds, many natural
anchorages, and protected coves. If you are not an experienced yachtsman you
may hire a professional skipper for a part or for the whole charter.
Malta's coastline is full of craggy inlets and bays, many wonderfully
secluded as they are inaccessible from land. Sailors have the privilege of
mooring for a swim and then lunch on board in total solitude.
Groups and experienced sailors may like to charter a yacht for an evening
sail or longer trips. You could venture to the Italian islands of Sicily,
Pantelleria or the Aeolian Islands.
Whatever your ambitions on the sea, the Maltese Islands have a flexible
range of sailing options to suit your interests and level of experience.
 Also
can offer our clients bareboat and skippered yacht charter in Malta. Our
yachts are fully insured for bareboat and skippered charter and carry all
required safety equipment. Our team of experienced engineers work hard to
ensure that our fleet is maintained and kept in immaculate condition.
We also offer the opportunity to cruise the
Maltese waters, sail to
Sicily, Italy, Tunisia or
Greece
as Malta is ideally situated in the centre of the Mediterranean.We
can supply a skipper should you require it, and can also offer Sail/Hotel
packages where you have the opportunity to sail all day and retire to the
hotel of your choice in Malta or any other chosen locations.Malta offers the
perfect holiday destination for couples, families or a group of friends, we
can tailor a package to suit your requirements and always do our utmost to
ensure that you have a wonderful stay on the Maltese Islands.
Weekend Bareboat
Charter – Schedule
Start of charter period for bareboat weekend
charter is Friday 6pm , charter will finish on Sunday at 6pm when vessel is
to be handed over delivered to agreed point.
Skipper Requirements –
Weekend Bareboat Charter - Qualifications
The nominated skipper is to be
of the minimum standard of RYA coastal skipper or county equivalent. A
charter experience form also is required to be completed and submitted prior
to charter commencement, this is to be completed by the charter guests
detailing skipper/crew experience prior to charter commencement.
What’s included -
Weekend Bareboat Charter
Linen (one set per weekend), all local taxes
and VAT, Bottled gas for cooking, dinghy, hand towels, welcome pack and full
yacht/guest insurance.
What’s Not included –
Weekend Bareboat Charter
Not included is fuel, skipper, food, personal
travel insurance (recommended) or any other charges you may incur on the
vessel whilst away from your provided marina berth.
Yachting Courses in Malta, Malta's sailing Schools & Yachting
Clubs
Malta's sailing schools providing a range sailing courses
from ‘taster’ weekends for first-timers to special courses for young sailors
and families as well as advanced yacht master qualifications and courses on
navigation. Apart from sailing schools, many clubs on the Islands run
courses open to non-members, usually in the summer. All school and club
trainers are expert, qualified sailors.
If you want to have some fun while on holiday on the water without much of
learning curve, why not hire a dinghy? These are available for hire at some
Malta's beaches and at most beachside or lido hotels with water sport
facilities. Qualified sailors can hire yachts from several bareboat Malta's
charter companies. If challenge and excitement are your thing, then Maltese
Waters offer some of the best in competitive and long-distance sailing. The
highlights of the sailing calendar are the two big races: Syracuse - Malta;
and the Rimini – Malta – Rimini Race.The best time for competitive sailing
in Malta is autumn through to mid- summer. Apart from the odd three-day
period of winter storms, the prevailing winds make for excellent sailing.
The Mistral (north-easterly) wind and the more humid, southerly Sirocco
provide the force you need to get under sail.
There is a full programme of races in Malta between April and November,
which are fun as competitor and spectator.
For more information on racing, contact the Royal Malta Yacht
Club on Manoel Island.
Malta is also becoming well established as an attractive
yachting centre. It is also a good base for winter berthing. The marinas
in Malta are sheltered from open seas and you can live on board in winter
months without discomfort. There are many spectacular bays and inlets where
you can anchor.
The Msida Marina, a creek off Grand Harbour, has around 274 berths and
berthing facilities on the Islands are in the process of being expanded. A
new marina is near Vittoriosa, the historic Three Cities area which has been
used since Phoenician times as a harbour. Further berths are also available
at the Portomaso
Hilton complex in the Paceville/St Julians area; and a small number of
berths are available at Mgarr Harbour, Gozo.There are excellent repair and
haulage facilities on Manoel Island where you can also store your boat on
dry land for maintenance during the winter.
For details, please contact us -
For Accommodation near Hilton Hotel
, Portomaso
, Vittoriosa
,
St Julians ,
Sliema
If you are thinking of taking up sailing in Malta, or even
just want to hire a dinghy for a day, there are a few basic safety concerns
to bear in mind. Remember that the sea is unpredictable, even here where the
climate provides near perfect sailing conditions all year round. The
Maltese sailing schools and charter companies will provide you with all you
need to know to enjoy safe sailing, but we’ve listed the ten basic tips; all
common sense but it’s best to remind yourself.
Always carry adequate, and functioning, safety
equipment
Carry approved and suitable life jackets (flotation
devices)
Tell someone where you are going and don’t forget to
let them know when you’ve returned to shore
Know the rules and regulations
Watch the weather
Carry sufficient fuel and water
Guard against fire
Ensure your engine is reliable
Don’t overload your vessel
Don’t mix sailing with alcohol or drugs
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