What a
way to rough it
What a
way to rough it
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 who 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.
