1/ Sail boat or Cruiser Try this quick quiz to help you discover if you are more receptive to sailing or motor cruising

Do I prefer adventure or comfort?

Do I look forward to the journey or the destination?

Backpacking is OK or I need a bit of privacy?

Great a bush camp or where’s the motel

If your all about the first alternative you would be OK on a sail boat. If the second alternative is more you, go got the motor cruiser. If your a bit of both it may swing on how long you intend to be on the charter but I would lean toward the motor cruiser.

2/What will the make up of the crew The crew is another big concern. Family, and close friends that you have lived with in previous constricted environments and still walked out friends are a safe choice. No mater what vessel you charter none are as big as your home and they get smaller on bad weather days if you get a few, especially the sail boats.

3/What Brand or Model of Yacht/Cruiser

The largest you can spend the money on

The most recently built you can pay for

The finest that you can spend the money on

Built with facilities and services suited to the particular needs of bareboat charter

Do it All Yourself or Get Some Help Many boat hire companies will have people available to skipper the boat for you ad an added cost. I would suggest if you are uncertain of your capabilities you may want to explore this option you may only need someone for a day to make you feel comfortable. Having said that it has been my experience that this is rarely need in the case of a motor cruiser but more common for a novice sailer. Many sail boat charter companies have made it mandatory for at least one person on board to have passed a learn to sail course. At any rate your appointed captain should

Have good eyesight

Always be aware of his/her surroundings

Be sober while in control of the vessel

Be tolerant of other boater and not in a rush

There are many places in the world you can charter a vessel, from the Greek Islands in Europe to the Whitsunday Islands in Australia, which is my favorite. My personal preference is a motor cruiser I love sailing but I find a day of it will usually “do” me and for that I would rather take a day trip with a professional on a maxi yacht or similar. See you on the water

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