FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS - SAILING YACHT CHARTERS

How are things organized on board?:
On-board tasks such as shopping, cooking and maintaining the vessel orderly and clean are shared between all crew members.
Navigation of the boat is the skippers job and whilst all crew members may participate, it is no obligatory, though for many is one of the main attractions of any journey.

Can I come alone? Who will I share a cabin with?
It is common for people to come on our charter trips alone: inevitably they end up knowing new people and the resulting conversation is often diverse and stimulating. Several couples have also been formed during our charter trips.
Normally those involved are between 25 and 45, and have a large capacity to share and cohabit with others.
The cabins are assigned upon embarking, always with respect to formed couples who are offered double cabins, and wherever possible we assign same-sex crew members to share cabins.

How much will I spend aside from the detailed costs of the trip?
On embarking, a crew kitty is established and a treasurer designated to control expenses. This kitty is used for food, fuel, port charges and restaurant suppers where all crew members are present.
Normally, some 200 euros in the kitty from each crew member are sufficient for the entire trip.
Drinks, going out at night, etc. are not included in the kitty.

Will I be seasick?
Everyone at times can be seasick, even our skippers have been known to suffer seasickness at times.
However, the human body accustoms itself rapidly to the vessels movement, and upon disembarking the sensation which may be noticed is 'land-sickness'.
Before setting sail, it may be advisable to take a biodramine tablet on the first day.

Is experience necessary?
On charter trips of a weeks' duration, generally sailing is done by day, and as such the skipper can handle the ship alone. On these trips experience is not necessary; the only important thing is to have an adventurous spirit and an open mind.
However, on longer journeys and crossings (eg. Atlantic crossing) sailing is continuous night and day and a system of watches is arranged. As such, more than experience, what is requested is willing participation and a desire to learn.

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