What means “Flotilla”
ORIGIN OF FLOTILLA
Definition of flotilla
1: a fleet of ships or boats
especially : a navy organizational unit consisting of two or more squadrons of small ships
2 : a group moving together:
Did You Know?
Flotilla comes from the diminutive form of the Spanish noun flota, meaning “fleet.” Flota derives via Old French from Old Norse “floti” and is related to Old English “flota” (“ship”), an ancestor to our word float. Much like other words referring to groups of particular things (such as “swarm”), “flotilla” has taken on expanded usage to refer simply to a large number of something not necessarily having to do with nautical matters.
Sailing Flotilla !
A “flotilla” is a group of yachts sailing in company accompanied by a flotilla skipper and hostess on the lead yacht.
The flotilla sailing itineraries are arranged so that you visit the best places but there is always the opportunity for free sailing. Stop for a lunchtime swim and picnic in a beautiful bay. Enjoy great sailing in the afternoon breeze before mooring up for the night in a bustling harbour where you can step off your yacht onto a quayside full of bars and tavernas.
Share the fun with your family
During holidays there are usually other families on the flotillas. Children, especially teenagers, love flotilla holidays. There’s so much going on afloat and ashore – no time to get bored! There’s plenty for them to get involved with as crew – plotting the course, weighing anchor, setting the sails. Every evening the flotilla yachts are moored up together so there’s plenty of opportunity to meet up with your new friends.