Boat Charter Newbie Information

There’s no better way to make a holiday special than a boat charter. If it goes well it can be a magical day out, but it also can be a disaster so here are some basic tips to help make your day at sea fantastic.

If you have chartered a boat “bareboat” that means there’s no crew on board. If you have not got the necessary paper work you will need to hire a fully qualified skipper. Often the charter company can organize this for you.

If you’ve opted for a power boat then you will need to take into account that the fuel is normally charged as an extra on top of the charter fee.

You can tan three times the speed at sea. But you have to be careful not to burn. Take lotion and a hat. You often don’t feel the effects of the sun until you have reached land at the end of the day and then it’s too late!

Snorkel and goggles are a must if you are going to moor up and take a dip in the sea. They’re great for spotting jelly fish before it’s too late [a problem in the Med] or sharks [in other seas]

When the weather is bad you will be required to wear a life jacket, especially if you can’t swim. It’s advisable for children to wear them all the times. Some boats will not be suitable for really young children. Always take the skippers advice and listen to his safety speech at the start of the journey.

Always tip the skipper or if you’re going ashore for lunch invite him along.

There’s the basics, most of all have fun - if it goes well you will have one of the most amazing days of you life!

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