Sailing Area Seychelles - Sail around the Seychelles Islands

The sailing infrastructure in the Seychelles is fairly underdeveloped and the charter area is limited to the Inner Islands. The Outer Islands can only be reached with a local guide or specially trained skipper. The best marinas can be found in Victoria on Mahé. Praslin, 25 nautical miles from Victoria, has a charter base - the Marina Baie St. Anne. The best starting point for a sailing trip is Mahé, here there are better care options, a wide choice of charter yachts and the airport is nearby. Outside the main island, there are very few places to shop or find facilities. There are also relatively high prices because many of the goods have to be imported. The supply of food is an important issue when planning a sailing trip through the Seychelles. There is a comfortable, although not cheap route on which pre-ordered food can be delivered to the yacht. It is advisable to carry plenty of supplies and to plan your trip well. In the Seychelles, you do not need a sailing license to charter a yacht, and instead fill out a proof of experience form. The navigation here requires a lot of attention as there are many reefs and shoals around the islands. In addition, the area is hardly buoyed. It is wise to study the sea charts carefully and be wary at all times. It is only possible to sail during the day and you should find a safe anchorage before dark. Within the sailing area, all of the islands have safe anchorages. Fixed bridges are rare, but many of the bays have mooring options. When anchoring pay attention to the tides, as even though the tidal range is only 30 cm, in many places there are areas of shallow water that can be dangerous at low tide.