If you want to make your coastal or island vacation really special then hire a boat. You can make it a real day to remember. If you've never considered this before then make sure you consider the following points so that your dream day doesn't turn to a disaster.
If you have chartered a boat "bareboat" that means there's no crew on board. If you have not got the necessary paper work you will need to hire a fully qualified skipper. Often the charter company can organise this for you.
Fuel is not normally included in the price of a charter. It will be charged to you as an extra at the end of the trip. Something to think about as boats love to guzzle back the diesel.
You can tan three times the speed at sea. But you have to be careful not to burn. Take lotion and a hat. You often don't feel the effects of the sun until you have reached land at the end of the day and then it's too late!
If you are going to have a swim, it's a good idea to have a snorkel and goggles. Always check for jelly fish before leaping in...and sharks if applicable....they tend to be quite bitey.
The safety warning are usually recited at the start of the trip and they are worth listening to. Children must wear life jackets at all times. Adults are normally only required to wear them if they can't swim or in bad weather.
Always tip the skipper or if you're going ashore for lunch invite him along.
There's the basics, most of all have fun - if it goes well you will have one of the most amazing days of you life! - 23802
If you have chartered a boat "bareboat" that means there's no crew on board. If you have not got the necessary paper work you will need to hire a fully qualified skipper. Often the charter company can organise this for you.
Fuel is not normally included in the price of a charter. It will be charged to you as an extra at the end of the trip. Something to think about as boats love to guzzle back the diesel.
You can tan three times the speed at sea. But you have to be careful not to burn. Take lotion and a hat. You often don't feel the effects of the sun until you have reached land at the end of the day and then it's too late!
If you are going to have a swim, it's a good idea to have a snorkel and goggles. Always check for jelly fish before leaping in...and sharks if applicable....they tend to be quite bitey.
The safety warning are usually recited at the start of the trip and they are worth listening to. Children must wear life jackets at all times. Adults are normally only required to wear them if they can't swim or in bad weather.
Always tip the skipper or if you're going ashore for lunch invite him along.
There's the basics, most of all have fun - if it goes well you will have one of the most amazing days of you life! - 23802
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