Choosing a sailing route
should not represent a problem.
You should try to see as much as
possible of your chosen destination (especially if you are visiting
it for the first time) as well as enjoy sailing as much as
possible.
Get acquainted with the
destination before leaving - read guide books, google it
or ask the people from your charter agency about it. However, you
should really follow just one rule - your own
preferences.
Getting advice on
routes
It is not necessary to have a
set sailing route once you get to your charter base to take over
the boat. You can always discuss the route with your skipper,
if you are getting one. If you are not getting a skipper, let the
charter base staff advise you on the interesting
routes.
However, if you cannot decide on
the route yourself, or simply do not feel like it, charter agencies
have already made sailing routes. These suggested
sailing routes are made for periods of 7 or 14 days and are
represented in a graphic form. You do not have to stick to these
routes, you can change them according to your wishes and weather
conditions.
Duration of routes and daily
sailing
When choosing the sailing route
keep in mind that the duration of a route is one week
minimum. However, it is possible to charter a boat for
less or more than a week in the off season (second half of autumn,
winter, first half of spring).
It is recommended to do
3 to 6 hours of sailing per day, or some 15 to 25
NM. You should also keep in mind the fuel consumptions which
depends upon the weather conditions and boat size and type. A
sailboat consumes 5 to 12 litres fuel per hour, and catamaran
from 7 to 12 litres per hour.
Related
articles:
Preparing for Yacht Charter
Yacht Charter Costs
What to Take on Sailing
Holidays
Yacht Charter Check-in Procedure - What to
Expect
Arriving at Charter Base
What to Do During Yacht
Charter?
Yacht Charter Check-out Procedure - What to
Expect
End of the Yacht Charter
Holidays