Boat Charter Top Tips
June 12, 2008
If you have chartered a “bareboat” it means you do not have anyone to sail it for you. If you don’t have the minimum qualification yourself you will need to hire a skipper and ever crew. Check with you charter company who may be able to organise some salty sea dogs for you.
Fuel is not normally included in the price of a charter. It will be charged to you as an extra at the end of the trip. Something to think about as boat love to guzzle back the diesel.
Take plenty of sun lotion the power of the sun is deceiving at sea and it’s effects are not always noticed until you are back on dry land. The other side to that coin is that you can tan three times the speed at sea.
If you are going to have a swim off the boat it’s a good idea to have a snorkel and goggles. Always check for jelly fish before diving in…and sharks if applicable….they tend to be quite bitey.
The safety warning are usually recited at the start of the trip and they are worth listening to. Children must wear life jackets at all times. Adults are normally only required to wear them if they can’t swim or in bad weather.
If you are lunching ashore it’s often a good idea to invite the skipper along. he might have some great sea stories to share with you. It’s normal practice to tip the skipper at the end of the trip.
That’s it have fun and if it all goes well it will be one of the best days of your holiday!
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