Winterising Your Boat Or Yacht

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The Skippers Guide gives some useful tips on preparing your boat or yacht for cold winter weather.

In the winter months around the UK, messing about on the river, boating and yachts are probably best kept for warmer times. At the Skipper’s Guide we know it is tempting to lock up and go..

If you want to return to your pride and joy in the spring then some basic precautions to protect against the colder weather should pay dividends and allow you to get going again quickly and without any big repair bills. The Skippers Guide spoke to the local Boatshedkent broker and here is what we came up with.

‘I know what its like, just when it starts to get cold, the last thing you really want to do is some work or jobs. Put it off until March/April I always hear! However, these are important issues and I think a bit of time and effort now can get you afloat quicker at the beginning of the season. Here are a list of Skippers Guide issues and reminders that you might like to check if your boat is out of the water this year:

1. Ensure the raw water cooling system is drained down and the impellor is removed. This will reduce the risk of the cooling hoses splitting and will prolong the life of the impellor.

2. Try to ensure that the fuel tanks are filled especially diesels as this will reduce the risk of water contamination and fuelbugs.

3. Fresh water systems and tanks should be drained down to reduce the risk of freezing waters splitting the tanks and pipework.

4. If the batteries are being left on the boat and being trickle charged make sure the levels are topped up so that the batteries dont dry out and buckle the plates. If possible take the batteries off the boat and keep them in the garage this Winter where they can be checked more easily.

5. If possible fit an inexpensive tube heater in the engine bay and in the accommodation space which will help prevent freezing. If electricity is not available an old blanket can be used to wrap around the engine to keep the temperature up.

6. If possible change the oil before the vessel is laid up. This will prevent contaminates in the oil such as moisture being left on the internal engine parts thus reducing the risk of corrosion and wear.

7. Cushions should ideally be taken home but if this is not possible lift them enough to ensure that condensation cannot gather underneath and air can circulate more freely.

8. If using condensation traps place them in areas where, if they overfill, they will not damage upholstery or internal linings.

9. Try to ensure that the canopy is well supported so water cannot gather and stretch or rip the materal. You can use Vaseline on canopy clips and lip balm on zips which will prevent the clips from corroding and reduce the risk of zips seizing.

10. Try to ensure that bilges are left dry. This will reduce the risk of freezing water damaging your boat.

11. Remove sails. Over the Winter months they never get time to dry and algae will start to build up attacking the stitching and causing corrosion in the eyes.

12. Secure the rigging with shock cord or bungee reducing the movement from the wind and thus reducing wear in the rigging.

It’s not an exhaustive list but at the Skipper’s Guide we think it is a good start.

Thanks to Boatshedkent for these helpful tips.

Experience Greece – Start With A Yacht Charter Cyclades Trip

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In the event that you verifiably need to see, and experience, the best that Greece needs to offer, then you need to think about a yacht contract Cyclades trek in the Aegean Sea. That is the place you will uncover the aggregation of islands regarded as the Cyclades, placed simply south east of the terrain.

The Cyclades is known for being the spot where the Greek feline, the Aegean feline, began from. This island amassing is truly made up of in the ballpark of 220 separate islands with. A percentage of the major islands you will see when you yacht contract Cyclades islands are Andros, and Paros, plus Melos.

Cruising the waters around this island aggregation can open you to some extravagant sights, however you need to run with an encountered yacht group, on the grounds that the Meltemi wind can blow extremely hard beginning in late June, and proceeding as the month progressed of September. This wind won’t be steady and is once in a while hazardous.

An alternate extraordinary relax thought to experience Greece is to take a yacht journey Rhodes. Rhodes is likewise placed in the Aegean Sea so you won’t need to make a trip far to take in the delightfulness of this island. This island is incorporated in the island groupings alluded to as the Dodecanese islands. Rhodes happens to be the biggest one of these islands. It has a bigger range than the others, as well as has a populace that is around 117,007, making it the most vigorously populated of this island bunching.

You simply can’t head off to Greece without taking a yacht contract Rhodes and seeing the Colossus of Rhodes. This is one of the Seven Wonders of the World, keeping in mind you are that nearby this astonishing sight you might as well drink in of its wonderfulness.

The island is home to numerous pine trees and cypress trees. The shore line is rough, and you can regularly see deer along the shore, and oftentimes you will get a flash of the numerous tigers that make this island heaven their home.

The exciting smell of the citrus tree grown foods, and the grapes, developing on this island add to the riddle, and the grace of it, making an inebriating vision with fragrances that will perpetually imbed the picture of the island on your cerebrum. You will never again smell the fragrance of grapes, or taste a crisp picked olive, without seeing Rhodes in your inner being’s.

The journey to the island is the most ideal approach to see Rhodes on the grounds that this small island is exceptionally famous. A standout amongst the most prevalent vacation destinations in Europe, so now and again the island can appear to be extremely packed. Out on the untamed waters relaxing on a watercraft you won’t feel the force of the swarms yet will rather accept the cooling impact of the island before you.

Ten Facts You Need To Follow So You Can Organize Your Luxury Mega Yacht Trip

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Reserve your luxury super Yacht charter the earliest time possible

To eliminate the tendency of having to forget the planned luxury super Mega Yacht trip make an advance booking. You can rest easy until your trip knowing your summer, Christmas, or New Years plan vacation has been signed and paid. Secure your luxury super Yacht charter trip in Mediterranean around January to make a summer vacation. If on the other hand you prefer the Holidays, booking a charter Yacht on summer season is a perfect time. You can securely organize your schedule ahead of time knowing there is no reason for you not to go on the luxury super Yacht charter in the Caribbean.

Look at Several Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter Alternatives and ask Questions.

This is the fun part! We will normally provide you with online brochures of 4-5 luxury super yacht charters that meet your criteria. This is the time to see what luxury super yachts is available to charter, let your imagination run wild, and of course to ask as many questions as possible so as to ensure you are matched to the luxury yacht of your boat dreams. We can, in many cases, personally visit the luxury charter yacht, speak with the charter captain and/or boat crew, help with all aspects of your luxury super yacht charter itinerary planning, and be certain that the boat crew understand your specific requirements. No question is too small – if you want specific exercise equipment on board, or don’t know what a Sea Doo is – just ask! This is a substantial investment – and we will work closely with you to make sure you understand everything before you get on board of your luxury super yacht charter- and to make your super yacht charter is a resounding success!

Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter costs.

The general luxury super yacht charter fee rents you the boat and the services of the boat crew, for your stated luxury charter period, e.g. the base vessel charter fee per week. Unless stated otherwise, food, drink, and fuel will be extra “expenses”. There will normally be mooring fees and possibly fees for scuba, water toys and certain communications.

Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charters and APA

To facilitate the management of these expenses, and build trust, the industry has developed the Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) system. The Charter Operator/Central Agent estimates the expenses that will be incurred, depending on your luxury itinerary (usually 20% to 30% of the charter fee) and adds that on up front. This provides a bank account for the Skipper, who makes expenditures on your behalf and keeps accurate records. Please note that these expenses are not marked up. At the end of the luxury mega super yacht charter, you will be refunded the difference, or the boat Captain will ask you to pay more during the charter cruise if further running costs are incurred.

Normally, you will be asked to pay 1/2 of the luxury mega super yacht charter fee upon signing the yacht charter contract, and the remaining 1/2 approximately 30 days before the charter commences. For obvious reasons, the luxury mega super yacht charter will not begin until all charter payments are made. Tipping is not obligatory but is at the discretion of the charterer. Common practice on luxury Super Yacht charters is normally between 5% – 20% of the total charter price, on a sliding scale depending on how satisfied you are with the boat crew’s performance (regional differences exist – yachts working with Americans tend to expect higher tips than yachts working with Europeans or those from other parts of the world.)

Other Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter Useful Information.

One you’ve booked your Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter, you will normally be asked to fill out a passenger list (with people’s likes and dislikes, allergies, and any special needs), desired itinerary form and provisioning requests. Please fill these out and return as soon as you can – they’re critical to your overall satisfaction.

Super Yachts normally use a MYBA (Mediterranean Yacht Brokers Association) contract that is designed to standardize luxury mega super yacht charter terms and protect the Charterer, the Owner, and the Agent/Broker. It has standard protections and escalation clauses in case any problems arise. We are happy to discuss with you the standard MYBA contract terms in detail.

You should also know that, once you have booked your Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charters, you have signed a legally binding contract. You are obligated by law to pay the entire luxury charter amount regardless of whether you actually board the yacht. In exceptional cases, you may be able to cancel, but monies will be refunded only if the yacht can be chartered to another client. Because of this, many clients purchase insurance against Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter cancellation.

Luxury Mega Super Yacht Chartet Types

Motor yachts are generally categorised by Length (30, 40, 50 meter), number of cabins, manufacturer (Benetti, Feadship, Sunseeker, Wally, Rodriguez) and propulsion type (sail vs. motor). A S/Y is a Sailing Yacht, a M/Y is a motor yacht. Each manufacturer has its own style, from Rodriguez’ sleek Mangusta to the classic looks of a Benetti. We invite you to scroll through some of these stunning Super Yachts, to see which ones look best to you.

Fast, Planing Motor Yacht.-Depending on the size, yachts of this type are capable of continuous speeds in excess of 20 knots. This has the benefit of getting you from port to port as fast as possible. Imagine a night in Monaco, or Saint-Tropez and Lunch in Corsica. It’s all about your choice.

Luxury Mega Super Yacht Charter Destinations

You can charter a
Super Yacht on virtually any sea. The standard cruising areas for these Yachts
tend to be the Western Mediteranean, normally starting from one of the famous French Riviera ports such as Cannes, Antibes, St Tropez or Monaco. Corsica and Sardinia are hugely popular cruising areas, as is
the lovely Italian Riviera. Naples, Capri and the beautiful island of Sicily are also popular. To the West, you
have the Spanish destinations including Barcelona, the Balearics
Islands of Mallorca
and Ibiza and the Costa del Sol. Crusing the Greek Islands provides a can’t miss mixture of
beauty, history, culture, food and tranquility in both the Ionian and the Aegean
Seas, whereas Croatia
ans Turkey are the up-and-coming hot Me

Take In The Various Moods Of The Mediterranean With A Yacht Charter

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The Mediterranean’ is oft-repeated located in the books of a traveller. Whether it is the Mediterranean food, the climate or the region, something about this phrase conjures up images of blue waters, sandy beaches and century-old coastal towns and ports; essentially, something of a tourists paradise. A tour of the Mediterranean coastline is a rich experience spanning the history and geography of many different civilizations and the best way to do it is a Mediterranean yacht charter.

A charter yacht is one of the best ways of experiencing both the natural beauty and the culture of the Mediterranean region. Depending on the places that interest you, you could chart out a route and follow it leisurely, surrounded by all the comforts money can buy, including an expert professional crew. Most yacht charters offer a wide range of vessels of different sizes, operations, and replete with different amenities. You could opt for a sailing yacht, an electric/diesel motor powered yacht one that’s a combination; a bareboat or skippered and also look at technical specifications like number of hulls, sails and interiors.

The Mediterranean Sea is comprised of many different seas, the larger ones being the Ionian Sea, the Adriatic Sea and the Aegean Sea and your sails could be customised to allow you to experience any of these. If the history and culture of the quiet Balkans allures you, you could start with the romantic town of Venice, Italy and move on to the smaller towns of Croatia, known for their lush natural beauty and as-yet un-commercialised towns. A popular cruise route should take in to the archipelagos of Brijuni and Kornati, known for their exceptional natural features as well as towns like Zadar, Sibenik, Trogir and Split, which are known for their architectural marvels, especially the St. James Cathedral, a UNESCO heritage site and the Krka National Park.

Greece has long been heralded as the cornerstone of the cultural history of the Mediterranean region and a yacht cruise along its long coastline can be quite rewarding. The many islands that dot the Aegean and the Ionic Sea are captivating for their beaches and ancient architecture as well as their resorts, hotels and nightlife. After setting sail from the city of Athens, you could choose to move on to islands of Kea, Tinos, Mykonos, Delos and Paros, Ios and Apollo. Each of these islands has a distinct cultural history as evidenced by their striking chapels, monasteries and churches and is rich in natural beauty, particularly the island of Apollo with its breathtaking mountain ranges and valleys. Each island also offers various tourists attractions like bars, clubs, restaurants, as well as water-sports.

After the quite towns and villages of Greece and Croatia, you could set off for the more glamorous coasts of Italy and France. The Cote d’Azur in France is world-famous as ‘the’ destination for the rich and the famous, while its counterpart, “The Italian Riviera” is home to some picturesque fishing towns of Portofino, Camogli, Cinque Terre, Tuscan and Capraia. Cinque Terre is particularly known for its national park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Isles de Lerins off the French coast is a popular island for water-sports and the Tuscan Archipelago offers very safe anchorage, delightful beaches as well as some great historic sight-seeing opportunities.

All in all, the Mediterranean, with its many seas and coasts, offers an endless list of places to visit, scenes to take in and activities to indulge in. A yacht cruise along the Mediterranean gives you a taste of the many diverse cultures that abound the region, as well as the variety in the natural beauty of the region. With a chartered yacht, the only problem you might have is ending the holiday.

Yacht Charter Bahamas Favorite Spot Of All Regular And New Yacht Lover

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Bahamas yachts is among leading owners of world class yachts that is attracting world tourists, yacht charter bahamas is centre to charters firms and they offer their clients unforgettable experience of beaches.

Why Yacht Charter Bahamas Is Favorite Spot Of All Regular And New Yacht Lover?

Charter yacht bahamas offer varieties of boat such as bare-boats, sailboat or even a motor yacht along with their professional crew, and travel you through all the famous beach and cays of Bahamas, which will twice the experience of your beach holidays. Number of crew members depends upon client’s preference; if they want privacy, then this professional firm can offer charter yacht with minimum crew. Their quality service has attained impressive attention from regarding experts that helped the company to progress in significant way.

A Detailed View Of Yacht Charter Bahamas

Yacht charter bahamas has been in the field from years, their professional crew is friendly with every island and natural beauty of Bahamas. Their experience had taught them what makes their clients happy and hence, they planned according to their experience, to serve their clients with best possible experience. Their crew is highly able to guide through enormous natural architecture of bahamas. Main intention of the yacht firm is the satisfaction of their clients. Their professional crew members are able to plan according to clients mood and they can even improvise their journey, if they have to.

A pleasing Charter Itinerary

Charter Itinerary, designed by their professional team is enough to travel almost every famous island.Charter yacht bahamas will start their journey from Nassau to reach Highborne Cay, which is only 38 nautical miles away from Nassau. Their crew guides their clients through wonders of Highborne Cay that contains many attractive features. Their crew provides enough time to spend in various stations. After Highborne Cay, the journey moves ahead in their itinerary and goes through several magnificent wonders like Normans Cay, Warderick Well, and finally reaches to Staniel Cay. Staniel Cay is among favorite spot of many visitors and charter yacht bahamas crew know it and hence, clients get extra time to spend in this snorkeling spot. After living this wonder spot journey moves to next spot Eleuthera, which is 125 nautical miles away from Staniel and one thing is well known in water journeys that longer routes are better. After spending quality time in the middle of nature, their crew will take you back in Nassau. Their itinerary planner design route according to client’s preference.

Overall About Yacht Charter Bahamas

Standing strong in the competition and providing more than expected services to their regular and new clients, as well.