yachting How To
CHARTER THE BEST YACHTS AND WHERE TO TAKE THEM
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harter is the best way to experience the life of a billionaire on a millionaire’s budget. You’ll also learn if a life on the sea is for you without parting with huge wads of cash first,
though if you want some of the best charter’s available you’ll still be looking at serious money. Motor yachts are like renting a big villa on the water, whilst a sailing yacht is for the more adventurous as when it’s windy, they will lean and sway. Yacht chartering is also location dependent as the boats tend to stay in one place for a season, so you’ll need to pick by yacht and destination. Another factor to consider is whether you want to explore remote locations alone or be with lots of other people, posing in the port.
Charter costs include the hire of the yacht itself and then roughly around another 25% of that for fuel, port charges, food and drink, plus a tip for the crew at the end. Consider what kind of crew you want, formal or relaxed, as you will be spending quite a bit of time with them and a good crew can make or break the holiday. Visiting the boat shows is a great way to see the boats and meet the crews prior to deciding on the right yacht for you and your experience.
Consider also whether you want a motor yacht which has lots of entertaining space, comfortable cabins and all the mod cons. Or would prefer a sailing yacht which costs less in fuel, and is perceived as more authentic where you can learn to truly sail. However you will be subject to the whims of wind and tide and they tend to value efficiency over space and comfort, though modern sailing boats are pretty luxurious. Catamarans are a good compromise, with large areas for entertaining plus a shallow draft that gives you access to more areas.
Pick your yacht for its amenities too as they offer very different activities, from world famous chefs, cinemas, spas and massages for luxury lovers to sports such as diving, fly boarding, hover craft, jet ski, water slides and submarines for the weekend warrior. Once on board you can pick your destination at will - “Second star to the right and straight on 'til morning.
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surreymagazineonline.co.uk The Maltese Falcon Silverfast Yacht
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