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Sailing Qualifications Required by Port Authorities
As part of our charter broker service we ensure your skipper status is approved by local port authorities before we pass your deposit to the boat's operator. Lately certification requirements in some locations have been tightened and minimum qualifications are coming under scrutiny. Here's our latest information on this.
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Charter a Gulet: Luxury Cruising in Classical Style
For your next sailing holiday, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean but in some other surprising places as well, consider chartering a gulet. Today's gulet is now a modern charter boat built for a unique vacation experience enjoyed in complete passenger comfort and luxury living aboard.
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Chartering a Sailboat with Crew Supplied
A sailboat charter that includes a paid crew means one of two things: crewed bareboat with your party joined by freelance skipper and sometimes cook; or full-service charter on a boat with permanent, professional crew attached.
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Getting the Best from your Charter Sailing Holiday
Your sailing holiday is a big adventure for evryone concerned, and making an investment in time before setting sail will reap rewards on the water. Like any venture, good preparation is key to success in chartering a boat.
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Charter Boat Technology: Things you Need to Know
Charter boats today have all the electrical conveniences of modern living. On board however you are a long way from the grid. Before setting sail, it’s important to understand the limitations of the electrical power source and the tools it drives.
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Bareboat Charter on a Larger Catamaran
There's a charter boat trend towards larger catamarans. Enjoy a bareboat sailing holiday on a big cat such as the Saba 50 or Lagoon 52, their six double cabins providing enough room for two families or a group of friends
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Taking the Dog on a Charter Boat Holiday
Pets are part of the family and it's common to see them aboard on a sailing holiday. But there are some things to consider before you set sail with dog along on your charter boat adventure.
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Croatian Bareboat Charter: What is the Cost of a Marina Stay?
An ideal Croatian boat charter may mean overnighting in a quiet bay. Or perhaps hopping from town to town for fun and excitement. While the bay stopover may be free of charge, marina charges in Croatia can add up
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Made for Chartering: the Bali Catamaran from Catana
Leading yacht design company Catana is best known for the performance of its cruising multi-hulls. The Bali catamaran is designed with crew comfort also in mind, ideal for bareboat charter.
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8 Common Mistakes on Boat Charter and How to Avoid them
Good planning, professional briefings, quality equipment and common sense ensure the vast majority of boat charters go smoothly and holiday memories are all happy ones. But even the most experienced sailor occasionally trips up. Here are the stories we most commonly hear when things go wrong on charter.
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