Bare boat charters Virgin Islands offers the ultimate in freedom and independence. The Virgin Islands offer clear cruising with very few open water hazards, a steady breeze and sunshine - a bare boat yachting paradise.Most reputable charter companies typically require evidence that the skipper has previous charter experience or is a boat owner of a similar size yacht. Operating a yacht generally needs at least a skipper and one competent crew member.A bare boat charter yacht handover (yacht orientation) will usually take about an hour. You should be as familiar with the vessel as possible before leaving the dock. The skipper and at least one other member of the crew will be shown the location and how to use and do minor repairs of the yacht's basic equipment.Fun Bare Boat Charter Florida KeysBare boat charters Florida Keys wants to insure that all their yacht rentals (Sailboat, Catamaran, and Motor Yachts) .. more»

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Part of the excitement of a Caribbean sailing vacation is the sense of adventure of exploring new places as well as the opportunity to experience exotic cuisine. Nowhere is this more apparent than when it comes time to provision your charter. Whether you are just purchasing drinks and snacks, or planning to prepare meals aboard, provisioning can be a rewarding adventure on its own.The key is to keep it simple and reduce vacation time spent cooking so it does not become a burdensome chore. There are basically three options for provisioning on your Caribbean sailing vacation. First, if you have the money to spend and caviar tastes, you can have an independent provisioner prepare your provisions in advance and have them delivered to your boat. Second, for an additional fee, most charter companies offer a choice of provisioning options. The charter company will provision for you from a convenient pre-selected .. more»

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