For a bareboat charter in Greece, Greek maritime regulations require a minimum of two capable crew members: one licensed skipper and one competent co-skipper.

The skipper must hold a recognised sailing licence (such as an ICC or equivalent national qualification), while the co-skipper does not necessarily need formal certification. However, they must be able to demonstrate sufficient sailing experience and competence to assist in handling the yacht—particularly in docking, mooring, and emergency situations.

In most cases, the co-skipper will be asked to sign a declaration of competency at check-in, confirming their ability to act as a second-in-command if needed. If no suitable co-skipper is available, the charter base may require you to hire a professional crew member (such as a skipper or deckhand) to meet this legal requirement.

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