Arriving at Charter Base

4You have decided to spend your holidays sailing, you have gathered a trustworthy crew made of your friends and family, you have picked your boat, and the day you finally board the boat is here.

Upon arrival at your chosen destination, you have to locate the yacht charter base where your boat is waiting for you to board it. Keep in mind that many charter bases are located on islands. That means that you have to figure out a way of getting there. Most yacht charter agencies, once you book a boat using their services, will give you the-know-how of getting to the yacht charter base. However, if you have to rely on your own means of getting to the charter base, be sure to get really acquainted with the local transportation and its schedules. If you are arriving at charter base with your car, ask in advance about the parking possibilities.

Arriving at the charter base on agreed time is very important since you probably will not be the only clients taking their sailboat over that day. If you happen to arrive earlier than agreed, you can spend that extra time sightseeing or having lunch. You can also go grocery shopping. However, if you happen to be late for your agreed time, be sure to let the charter base staff know when can they expect you.

4Do not forget the documents. You should have your passport or ID. It would be smart to have them photocopied in case your charter company should require copies of your documents. You will also need to leave a deposit for the boat at the base. You can use your card or leave a cash deposit. Also, do not forget to submit your crew list to your agent.

Perhaps the most important part upon your arrival at the charter base is the chart briefing. You will be briefed on the local cruising area, prevailing sea and wind conditions, popular itineraries, available marinas and anchorages. You will also be briefed on your selected boat. The information you will get is very important so no matter how good of a sailor you might be, listen carefully.

 

Related articles:

Preparing for Yacht Charter
Yacht Charter Costs
What to Take on Sailing Holidays
Yacht Charter Check-in Procedure - What to Expect
How to Choose a Sailing Route
What to Do During Yacht Charter?
Yacht Charter Check-out Procedure - What to Expect
End of the Yacht Charter Holidays

 

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