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There's no better way to make a holiday special than a boat charter. If it goes well it can be a magical day out, but it also can be a disaster so here are some basic tips to help make your day at sea fantastic.
"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!
Take plenty of sun lotion the power of the sun is deceiving at sea and it's effects are not always noticed until you are back on dry land. The other side to that coin is that you can tan three times the speed at sea.
Snorkel and goggles are a must if you are going to moor up and take a dip in the sea. They're great for spotting jelly fish before it's too late [a problem in the Med] or sharks [in other seas]
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.
It's a nice idea to tip the skipper and if you're going ashore for a meal ask him along you'll often get some good sea tales out of him. It's normal practice to tip the skipper at the end of the trip.
That's all you need to know for now have fun and have a smashing day!
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