Skippered Yacht Charter
A skippered charter is another popular form of yacht charter in Croatia that involves hiring a professional skipper to take care of all navigational aspects on the yacht.
This type of charter holiday is ideal for clients who don’t possess a valid sailing license, who are somewhat insecure about their nautical skills or for those who would simply like to have a reliable captain at hand during their cruise. Since most skippers have years, even decades, of experience in charter industry, they are familiar with almost any of the boat types, which ensures the utmost level of safety for you and the rest of the crew members.
Skippers also have excellent knowledge of the Croatian waters so apart from handling all navigational aspects of sailing, a skipper will recommend you lovely secluded anchorages and sailing spots off the beaten path that elude the real Mediterranean charm. Of course, if you have any personal preferences regarding the sailing route or you have a certain cruising area in mind that you wish to explore, you can discuss your ideas with the skipper. In case there are children on board, the skipper will gladly adjust the itinerary.
Skippers’ in depth local knowledge extends to the best mooring places, restaurants and other local attractions as well, which can enrich your holiday and help you experience the Adriatic coast in an entirely unique and authentic way. Ultimately, having a professional skipper onboard means that he is fully responsible for the safety of the yacht and all crew members on board so you can completely relax and be at ease during your charter holiday, allowing you to cherish every moment of your sailing experience in Croatia.
In addition to having a skipper on board, it is also possible to hire a hostess, whose main tasks include helping you keep the yacht clean and preparing simple meals for you while on board. However, it is important to bear in mind that you should provide both a skipper and a hostess a separate cabin or a berth on the yacht as well proper daily meals.
Therefore, when booking a yacht it is advisable to ensure that the boat is big enough for both the crew and the skipper so you can have plenty of privacy while on board. A skipper can also come handy when it comes to mooring, especially in the peak of season when marinas and ports tend to be overcrowded so he can advise you when to head back to marina on time.
In case you don’t manage to find a berth at the marina, a skipper can suggest alternative ports where you can find a mooring. On occasions when you wish to anchor out for the night, a skipper can guide you to a safe anchoring site, sheltered from the local winds and with a sea bed that matches the anchor.
If you don’t want to rely on your own nautical skills and wish to have a carefree, relaxing holiday at sea and yet enjoy beguiling landscapes of the splendid Adriatic coast, then there is no better way to achieve that than by choosing a skippered yacht charter in Croatia.
