Yacht Charter Tips from a Professional Yachtsman

Yacht Charter is the best way for anyone from a complete novice to an expert to enjoy the exhilaration of sailing, motor cruising or just messing about in boats.

If you are already experienced at Yacht Charter and have a good idea of what you want have a look at our favourite charter boats on our

Yacht Charter Companies page

or

go to our

Boating Vacations page, choose a region and fill your chosen destination into our search box.

Otherwise let us help you with the four main factors that should be considered before booking namely:-

• What sort of Yacht Charter Agreement suits you bearing in mind your experience of sailing and whether you want to have a Skipper or crew to look after you?
• What are the different Types of Charter Boats that are available?
• What about Yacht Racing?
• Where would you like to sail?
• How much to budget for?.

Whatever your interest in chartering browse through the following information and avoid some of the pitfalls before committing to a yacht charter agreement. We are here to help.

1. Type of Charter Agreement

   Do you want to skipper the boat yourself or would you prefer to take a professional skipper?

   Do you want a Crew or Hostess to look after you.

2. Charter Boat

   What size boat do you need for your party?

   What sort of vessel best suits your needs?

3. Venue and Sailing area

Do you want to sail in your own country or travel further afield to a different climate and sailing Location?

4. Sailing Equipment

   Is the necessary navigation,sailing,cooking and sleeping equipment supplied within the price?

5. Charter Price

How much to budget for?

6. Boat Insurance Personal Insurance and Legal Matters

   Check the Terms and Conditions of the Charter Company.

   Is it advisable to take out personal Insurance such as Travel Insurance?

7. Marine Weather

   Find out the current weather for your venue.

We are also a source of useful Yachting Information to help you to find such things as Sailing Clothes, Personal Sailing Gear , Boating Equipment.etc

Please browse through the site as we know your charter will be more successful as a result.

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