No more worries at sea: the advantages of a professional skipper

Are you able to steer a sailing boat and have you already had experience chartering a vessel? In this case, too, a professional skipper can provide you with useful services day by day or for the entire trip.

For those who are refreshing their sailing skills or have recently obtained their sailing licence, an option is to book a professional skipper for one or more days. This can help to re-memorise and consolidate all the procedures and manoeuvres and share the responsibility. The crew can be involved as much or as little as desired. Even the skipper taking over can grow from watching how the booked skipper leads the crew.

Why should someone with their own sailing licence hire a skipper? There are a number of reasons, including refreshing and deepening sailing skills, gaining experience in a new area, relaxing with family or friends and giving up responsibility, team building with colleagues or running an event with guests. You can also refresh or consolidate your sailing skills.

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Explore new waters and try out new yacht models

Would you like to embark on a new adventure and explore a different area? Then you need an experienced skipper who is familiar with the conditions of the new area. Our skippers usually come from the area or have already gained a lot of sailing experience in the region. They know the winds, the coastline and its navigational peculiarities. They are also familiar with the most beautiful bays and know the best places for a good meal, an exciting excursion or a rollicking family adventure. With a yacht charter with a skipper, you can easily get to know a new area and learn everything you need to know. You can also book the skipper by the day to experience the rest of the trip yourself.

A skipper can be a valuable source of knowledge, not only when exploring a new area. He offers you the chance to try out a different yacht design and experience the benefits of a catamaran. With his support, you can easily get used to the new sailing experience and fully enjoy your first trip.

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Sharing responsibility together and experiencing holidays with loved ones

Are you overwhelmed when it comes to going on a sailing trip with friends, your partner or family and you can't relax because of the responsibility on board? A skipper can help you with his support and take the responsibility off your shoulders. This way you can take on as much as you want and fully enjoy the time together with your crew. The skipper can be hired for a certain number of days and so you can also relax about anchor or berth searches, weather reports and challenging manoeuvres in ports.

Creating unforgettable moments: Events with colleagues and guests

If you are planning something special for your team or guests, a skippered yacht charter is a great option. Together with the crew under the direction of the skipper, everyone will help out with casting off, mooring, tacking and other manoeuvres and pull together. In addition, you can book a hostess to serve meals and keep the interior of the yacht tidy and clean. If no cook is booked, she can also prepare the food and do the shopping. She can also help you and your guests with other questions and problems in the service area and make suggestions for local activities.

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Expand my knowledge of sailing

How can I hire a skipper?

To book a skipper, you need to consider the cost of accommodation and food. These should be taken into account when purchasing the boat, organising and choosing the skipper. Depending on whether you want a skipper or hostess on board, you can book them by the day or for the whole trip.

Are you curious and would like to experience a sailing trip with a professional skipper? Then don't hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to help you plan your next sailing holiday according to your individual wishes and ideas, so that you will have an unforgettable experience on the sea. We are here to help you with words and deeds and will arrange everything for you!

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