Boat Charter Top Tips

Vacations can becomes “times of your life” when you get aboard a boat. It can be a day to remember for ever if it goes well. You will need to follow some simple rules to avoid disaster. Here are a few basic tips to make your day trouble free.

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.

If you have a power boat then you need to know you will normally be charged a fuel surcharge. In the current climate this will be a considerable amount even for day charter.

The effects of the sun are up to three times as powerful at sea as on land. Make sure you take a hat and some sun block. The ladies might be interested in the fact 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.

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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