Question 1

What does the word Bareboat mean?

Accepted Answer

The word Bareboat is slang in the nautical world that describes the chartering of a yacht without a crew, “naked.” If you charter the yacht without a skipper and crew, the deal is considered a Bareboat deal.

Question 2

What is a charter?

Accepted Answer

Charter is the English word for the contractual rental of a means of transportation, especially a ship, for a specified period or route. In the yachting industry, it is customary to charter ships for a week, usually from Saturday to Saturday. Shorter charters can be found, especially late in the season or as last-minute deals.
Last-minute deals can be found

Question 3

Which boat is right for me, a monohull or a catamaran?

Accepted Answer

The million dollar question, but we don't have the answers. It depends only on your needs. In general, if you are looking for comfort, light and air and you care less about how the yacht sharpens against the wind, go for a catamaran. Here you will find a large space and perhaps also a parasailer, water, air conditioning and a generator. Also, your whole life will be conducted above sea level and you will not lack light and air. But if you are a wind enthusiast and want to sail only on sails, even if the wind is against you, or you are a few people and you don't care that all life is conducted below the water line, there is nothing like a catamaran.

Question 4

I am afraid of seasickness. Are there any medications that help prevent seasickness?

Accepted Answer

There is a wide variety of medications to prevent seasickness, of various types such as Covales (a pill sold only in Greece), Trevamine (a pill), Scopoderm (a pill), scopolamine (a 72-hour patch), etc. Consult with a medical professional or your doctor and take the medication only as prescribed and before sailing.

Question 5

Can I book a vacation if I am not a skipper?

Accepted Answer

Yes. If you do not have a proper license or if you prefer a relaxed vacation without the responsibility of a yacht—we will provide you with a qualified skipper. You can get a local skipper who speaks English and the local language or an Israeli skipper who speaks Hebrew for the entire week.

Question 6

How do you plan a sailing route and what tools do you need?

Accepted Answer

Planning a sailing route depends on a large number of factors such as: the area where you are sailing, the weather, the skill of the skipper, the skill of the crew, marinas/bays, the ability of the sailors to withstand long voyages, and the tourist preferences of the crew.

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