Here is a list of the most common charter destinations. In each of those destinations you will discover the fleets that we selected and learn about their prices and specific conditions. To view the pricelists of 2005, Adobe Acrobat reader is required.

BAREBOAT SAILING YACHTS 2005

Conditions for bareboat charter

Bareboat charter is like a car rental without a chauffeur. Once you selected a suitable yacht, a written agreement will be sent to you. To help you taking into consideration all aspects involved by this legal act, you might go through following explanations.

The charterer will be considered as the skipper, unless another person is indicated as such. The responsibility of the yacht rests with the skipper. In some cases, like in Greece, a second person must have the qualification to cruise or to sail the yacht unaided. Sailing qualifications, like a sailing license, are not compulsory in all sailing areas. But in essence, the skipper must have sufficient experience in sailing a yacht of a similar type. Honesty is essential, because the pleasure of navigation - if not the life - of other participants is at stake!

The prices, as indicated in our lists, include at least the rental of the yacht, with VAT, with all her legal documents and equipments, her insurances as well as the check-in and check-out services provided by the fleet operator. All other items can be included or can be charged extra: outboard engine for the dinghy, windsurf board or kayak, mooring places, local taxes, spinnaker, gps, autopilot, bed linen, towels, final cleaning, barbecue and basic provisioning. The boats are generally supplied with full gas bottles, full water- and fuel tanks. After the charter period they must be returned in the same conditions.

Together with the price details, the payment conditions and cancellation terms should be stated.

Upon embarkation, a Security Deposit is required to cover the risk of damage to the boat, loss of equipment or late return. The amount varies according to the location and size of boats, and is shown in our price lists. As an alternative, the charterer is sometimes offered the possibility to opt for a non-refundable insurance premium, that we use to name Security insurance.

All boats are fully insured against loss or damage as well as damage or injury to any third party. The insurance's exemption is usually covered by the value of the deposit. This means that you will be liable to the extent of your security deposit.

We never can insist enough on the importance of the check-in procedure. The time taken to demonstrate the yacht, checking the equipments and their condition is well used and there is a fair probability that it will solve problems that may occur during the charter period. Ask us for a detailed revue of 'points of attention' when checking in a yacht. You have the right and the moral obligation to inspect the yacht, her gear and inventory to ensure that all items are present and in good working condition. The time of the check-in is part of the agreed charter time. Therefore you are in a position to obtain from the local technicians that they assist you in the check in and that all essential defects to the boat be fixed. You will be granted free use of the yacht after you have signed the Take-Over form. On signing the Take-Over form you accept the yacht and thereafter it is your full responsibility. You will have no right to claim for any loss of time or expense caused by any accident or breakdown or failure of any part of the yacht. However, such acceptance does not imply that you assume responsibility for any failure, damage, loss or expense due to normal wear and tear, or defects which are agreed and noted on the Take-Over Form. After completion of the charter period, the deposit is handed over to the charterer, under the condition that all his obligations have been fulfilled and that no damages or losses occurred to the boat and her equipments.