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The Greek Islands – The Perfect Bareboat Destination

admin — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 05:00:04 +0000

The Land of the Gods offers hundreds of quiet anchorages

As anyone who has enjoyed a bareboat vacation can attest, it is hard to beat two or three weeks on a sail boat charter in the summertime. Sure, it’s great to escape the cold weather for a few days with a Caribbean yacht charter in the winter or spring, but somehow, it’s just not the same as a summer vacation. School’s out, the kids are home for several weeks, and the chance to bask in the sun for an extended stay is the epitome of total relaxation.

Nowhere is the idea of extended rest and relaxation more evident than in the Greek islands. Here, in the ancient lands of the Gods, it sometimes seems as if time stands still.

A Greek yacht charter adventure features a wide array of itineraries with a heavy emphasis on the sheer pleasure of sailing in a locale so steeped in history and yet so amenable to the sailor looking for all the luxuries and convenience of the modern world.

The shimmering waters, superlative beaches, and intriguing towns and villages make Greece a must-visit summer destination.

If you prefer a yacht charter with crew, contact the charter specialists at SailAway.

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Bareboating in Greece a Luxurious Getaway

admin — Fri, 26 Feb 2010 17:28:01 +0000

Bareboat yacht charterers in Greece enjoy such itinerary destinations as Kos, Athens, Corfu, Ios, and Mykonos.

Bareboating in Greece is not only a very luxurious option that most would love to have but will also live to have. The experience of bareboating in some of the best waters of Greece is a noted love among many who love sailing into the ocean and enjoying a luxurious trip.

If you are interested in a luxurious around the Greek waters, then you will want to ensure that you have the necessary papers with you as well. You don’t want any kind of permission hindrance for your bareboating in Greece.

You can choose to begin your bareboat in Greece expedition from such starting bases as Skiathos, Corfu, Sros, Athens, or Istion Main Bas (Kos). These are some of the most popular sailing regions of the country and sailing though its waters is an experience in itself.

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Basics of Bareboating

admin — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 14:16:46 +0000

Have you ever dreamed about renting a bareboat and just sailing away?

You can do this on bareboat yacht charters!

Bareboats range from thirty to fifty feet in length. You can charter a catamaran (two hulls, very stable in the water and very roomy), monohull (one hull), or powerboat (boat powered by engines, not sails). These yachts come with everything you need to operate them, as well as kitchen utensils, bedding, and towels. Some charters provide you with a dinghy with motor at no charge.

Are you interested in a sailboat or a powerboat for your bareboat charter vacation?

A bareboat is a yacht that you sail yourself, or you can hire a captain (referred to as a captain only or skippered charter), if you wish.

While you are not required in the Caribbean or the United States to provide a certificate or license to charter a boat, you will have to demonstrate experience and skill (called a “check out sail”) to be allowed to operate the yacht by yourself – otherwise you will require (and will have to pay to hire) a captain to assist you.

Your bareboat yacht charter company will ask you critical basic questions in order to select the perfect boats from which to choose for your vacation. Those questions include whether you want a sailboat or a powerboat, the destination in which you want to charter, the number of guests in your charter party, amenities required (like air-conditioning), and budget.

Bareboating in Croatia

admin — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 05:00:45 +0000

You are going on a bareboat yacht charter in Croatia but know little about the area. Here are some tips.

Croatia and the Adriatic Coast is a unique bareboat yacht charter destination and activity which includes National Parks, wine tastings, and scuba diving.

Which itinerary to choose? The Croatian islands route is a seven day cruise that will take you to Brac, Hvar, Split, Solta, and Vis. The Adriatic Coast and National Parks route is also seven days, and you will go to Kornat, Split, Skradin, Primosten, Telascica and Trogir. The Dubrovnik sailing itinerary is seven days, and you will sail to Dubrovnik, Hvar, Korcula, Milna, Promena, Sipan and Split.

What will a bareboat charter in Croatia cost? Prices range from 1,150 to 3,135 Euros depending on accommodations and season of travel.

What to do in Croatia? As you sail your bareboat yacht charter, you can anchor and scuba dive, skin dive snorkel, fish, or just swim and enjoy the beautiful water and scenery. You can stop at a National Park and tour the green and tranquil area. You can visit Korcula Island (on the Dubrovnik itinerary). There is a lot to do there. It is considered one of the most interesting islands in Croatia that was a favorite Greek holiday spot over 2000 years ago. You can go into Korcula Old Town for Moreska sword dancing!

Don’t forget — if you plan to rent a bareboat yacht to charter in Croatia, you are required to provide the documentation that proves that you can sail. This documentation includes a B-category skipper’s license and a VHF radio operator’s certificate.

Bareboat sailing in Croatia provides historical significance in visiting islands as old as 3000 years.

Whether you choose a crewed yacht charter or a bareboat (where you crew your own yacht), chartering a bareboat in Croatia provides an active, relaxing vacation. Enjoy your bareboat.com vacation!

Bareboating on a Catamaran

admin — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 14:05:26 +0000

Bareboat catamaran sailboats are stable, spacious, and can carry many watersports toys. They are great for watching dolphins play on the bow!

For your next vacation, you are considering chartering a bareboat catamaran in the Caribbean…but are you qualified to do so?

If you want to try a bareboat catamaran charter, you need to have experience on similar-sized boats.

You will need to complete a sailing resume listing your experience and certificates. While certificates are helpful, hands on experience is more important. A captain will then take you out after your briefing to determine your capabilities.

Fast forward…you pass the checkout and charter your bareboat catamaran.

Warning: once you have vacationed this way, you may never take another type of vacation! You can do what you want when you want. Dive, eat, drink, beach comb, snorkel, swim or sleep whenever and wherever you choose.

Catamarans are a good choice for your boating vacation and are becoming more and more popular. They are great for families and friends, and they offer a lot of comfort, space, and privacy. They have equal accommodations for all guests and are very spacious and comfortable. Catamarans are stable and generally do not cause seasickness. They also usually carry multiple watersports toys for your enjoyment on charter, and there is no more relaxing and enjoyable way to enjoy the exhiliaration of sail than by lounging on the forward trampolines – often the site under which dolphins play on the bow as you sail!

Luxury Comes to Bareboat Charter as The Moorings Renovates their Tortola, British Virgin Islands Base

admin — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 05:16:03 +0000

British Virgin Islands Renovated Moorings Bareboat Base

Luxury awaits bareboat charter sailors planning a Caribbean yacht charter vacation. The Moorings, managers of the largest bareboat charter fleet in the Caribbean, proudly opened the new Moorings Village on January 29, 2009. Part of a $15 million expansion by The Moorings of their flagship base in Road Town, Tortola, BVI, the Village brings a touch of luxury to the barefoot yacht charter marketplace. The new facility also highlights the company’s efforts to protect the area’s natural resources.
Caribbean yacht charter enthusiasts, especially bareboat charter customers, will appreciate the company’s commitment to the environment and efforts to preserve the BVI cruising grounds. A new desalination plant provides 60,000 gallons of water daily, while the revamped laundry operation recycles treated water to save 12,000 gallons on a daily basis. There is also pump-assisted flowthrough breakwater in the new marina that can circulate over 50 million gallons of water weekly. Local officials believe the new facility has already greatly improved water quality in Road Town Harbor.

The new Moorings Village is nothing short of a luxurious treat. The complex was designed entirely around the needs of sailors.

The staff greets you and takes your bags directly to your barefoot yacht charter vessel while you are greeted in the reception area with a tasty island drink. The reception area opens onto a landscaped plaza, with panoramic views of the Sir Francis Drake Channel. From here, visitors can stroll among the new retail shops or stop in the café serving locally-made island pastries, ice cream and gourmet coffee.

Before heading off to sea, sailors can enjoy dinner ashore, at Charlie’s Bar and Restaurant, built over the water and overlooking the harbor, where the coldest cocktails and a sumptuous yet informal menu are offered.

New oceanfront hotel rooms offer luxury accommodation overlooking the harbor, perfect for those sailors wishing to extend their Caribbean yacht charter vacation by a few days. The majority of the existing rooms have also undergone a major renovation. Customers choosing an evening start or simply wishing to freshen up prior to departure will also be able to benefit from the use of a new, modern club-style shower facility with private dressing area.

A full service spa offers the latest relaxing treatments. Sailors who need to stay in touch with the outside world can use the village business center and enjoy free WI-FI internet access.

1-800-BAREBOAT (see www.bareboat.com) is an authorized representative of The Moorings and their global fleet. “Great Prices and the Newest Bareboats in the World’s Best Destinations” allows 1-800-BAREBOAT to present new yachts such as the Beneteau 51.5; the Robertson and Caine 4600 catamaran; and the Beneteau 43.3.