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Bare-boat Charter and Flotilla Cruises
Bare-boat charter has recently been introduced as another
form of yacht hire in Turkey. The Charters are undertaken
by representatives who are responsible for putting the passengers
on board, looking after them and seeing that they return
safely to port. Maintenance crews keep these yachts in optimum
condition, but it is the people who undertake the charter
themselves who crew the boat. Of course, an experienced
skipper accompanies the vessel, but once on board the people
who undertake the charter perform all of the tasks - the
handling of the sails, the seaman's chores, meal preparation
and housekeeping. For those want to escape all kitchen duties
on their holiday there is at least one restaurant at every
anchorage; eating out remains an option.
The more adventurous and experienced sailors can charter
and pilot smaller(9 to 10 meter) motor yachts. Before setting
sail, bare - boat companies generally brief their clients
on the navigational characteristics of the environment,
meteorological conditions, where and how to restock provisions,
how to act in an emergency and any other pertinent information.
Flotilla sailing, or sailing with a group of yachts led
by one boat, is another great adventure on the sea. Although
an experienced sailor skippers the lead boat, the navigation
of each individual boat is left to its crew.
Activities
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