In the United States of America the boating industry is a big, big marketplace and it covers all aspects of boating such as fishing boats right up to yachts. Whether you own a dingy or a yacht at some point in time you are going to have to think about caring for your boat and boat care is a massive business all of its own.

Most folk desire to keep their pride and joy looking, that’s a fact. But what do we mean when we talk about boat care? Well it can be anything from waxing the hull to filling in major scrapes. Boat care is a primary issue in the overall scheme of things and it’s nearly as important as knowing how to navigate one!

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Introduction

Whitsunday bareboat operators are commonly asked by charterers if they need to be concerned about jellyfish or stingers. The answer to this question and “should I be concerned about having an accident when I am driving my car” is the same and that answer is yes but within reason.

Active Times

Box jelly fish stings have been recorded to have occurred in all months with January being the worst. The warmer period of the year spanning from the end of September to the beginning of April is considered the peak season. Which also aligns itself with the peak tourist season but I could not find a study which collates the two

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What is Bararboat Charter

Bareboat charter is a bit like leasing a car. The bareboat charterer is sometimes called a “deponents owner” charter. By definition a bareboat charter is an arrangement for the hiring of a boat, whereby no crew or provisions are included as part of the agreement; instead, the people who rent the boat from the owner are responsible for taking care of such things. In a bareboat or demise charter, the owner gives possession of the ship to the charterer and the charterer hires its own master and crew.

Evolution

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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.

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Occupying a tiny amount of the world’s dry land, the British Virgin Islands are giants in the world sailing community. Known as the sailing capitol of the Caribbean, the BVI are a remarkable destination for sailors and those who would be sailors alike.

The first ingredient of paradise: geography. The weather here is perfect, with gentle trade winds blowing at between 10 and 25 knots and a little more in the winter. Those filled sails will take your ship to protected bays and inlets, where you can anchor and explore onshore, or dive into the warm swimmable waters that remain within five degrees of 80 all year. The islands are densely packed, keeping the water here calm and easy to sail. The short distances and varied islands make learning to sail here simple and fascinating.

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The presence of almost constant trade winds in Tortola, the warm temperature of the seas, the idyllic coastline with its pristine white sand beaches, fringed by swaying palm trees - all these aspects combine to produce perfect yachting waters. With upwards of 50 bays and cays and anchorages to select from, it is little wonder that the British Virgin Islands are amongst the Caribbean’s most popular sailing areas.

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