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.
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.
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