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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.
“Bareboat” mean that there’s no crew so if you have chartered bareboat and you can’t sail you’re going nowhere. Not unless you qualify and get the necessary papers yourself. Always check the boat comes with a skipper and crew. The charter company can usually organise this for you. In some countries (like Spain) they may have legal problems supplying you with one.
If you have a power boat then you will normally be charged a fuel surcharge. Get an estimate of cost before you set sail!
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!
Make sure you take snorkel and goggles there’s nothing like diving in off a boat into turquoise waters. Always check for jelly fish before jumping in.
Always listen to the safety warnings at the start of the journey. Children must always be supervised and in life jackets. You may consider weather you should take younger children at all.
Always tip the skipper or if you’re going ashore for lunch invite him along.
That’s all you need to know for now have fun and have a smashing day!
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