There's no better way to make a holiday special than chartering a boat. 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.
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 organize this for you.
If you have a power boat then you will normally be charged a fuel surcharge. Get an estimate of cost before you set sail!
The effects of the sun are up to three times as powerful at sea as on land. Make sure you take a hat and some sun block. The ladies might like to know you can tan three times the normal 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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