There are lots of reasons why hiring sailboats could be the best fit for you your friends and family. We will go through them so you can make a well in formed decision to fit your needs.
Change Of Boating Environment
By hiring a sailboat and traveling to your start marina your experience will be completely different from your usual weekend trips. There is the challenge of new charts to study and finding out the tides in the local. This can lead to refining your sailing technique as you relax, letting go of poor practices on board. Hiring overseas also means if you are bringing your kids along, they will have lots of new distractions at exciting new marinas and ports. Not to mention the glorious nature of the sea! Happy parents, happier kids!
Trying Out A Particular Design
Whether you are buying first hand off the peg or looking at the second hand market, taking a design out with an owner or salesman is not the same as with your friends. There are constraints on time and of course the owner or salesman wants to close the sale. However your needs are different. How are you supposed to making a significant buying decision based on an afternoon of sailing? By chartering you take the pressure off yourself. To find the optimum fit for you, invest in a proper trial, close at hand.
Lifestyle Change
The sailing fraternity is a migratory one. As kids grew up their hold on their parents is lessened. Parents regain a sense of freedom. With more time and less ties, this is a great opportunity to explore the possibilities of a new life. If you are a boat owner in this position, then you could use chartering to trial a marina or destination before making the break. If you are happy with the facilities and lifestyle, then bring over your own sailboat. If not and the dream lives on, then try again.
Having Your Accommodation And Activity In One
Whatever form your holiday takes, whether it's skiing, site seeing or fishing, chartering is different. With any other sporting opportunity you pay separately for accommodation and activity. Hotels cost money! And you don't even spend much time in them! Because chartering involves sleeping aboard you save loads each day! If you have concerns with getting in each others way, then it is worthwhile getting a few extra feet to spread out in.
Other Activities From The Boat
Who doesn't appreciate a quick swim after arriving at the day's secluded cove for an over night stop? OK you probably shower to get rid of the salt, but a quick dip takes away the heat of the day. If you arrive before sunset, you could explore the cove! Give your legs some stable land for an hour of two. Perhaps you prefer a sundowner or two before dinner? Fishing off the back of the boat or trailing a line through the day. You might catch a tasty meal!
Best Of Both
If you have experience of chartering then you will know that it is often good to mix things up a bit. Being on board with loved ones can get frustrating! So it's good to plan a night or two in your itinerary when you can get some well deserved shore leave. Planning a charter to include shore leave means that skipper and crew know what to expect. Sticking to the plan can be a topic of conversation whilst underway. Hiring a boat is unique in that the opportunities for activities are so diverse.
Can You Imagine Chartering?
The experience of hiring a boat for your holiday is important. From the moment you discuss the idea with your family or friends to getting in touch with recommended companies. Your quality time away from your business or place of work is vital. It cannot be stated strongly enough that the level of service expected is premium. After all your vacation is time that you spend doing exactly what you want! So if this article has raised your senses then take action!
Bon Voyage
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