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by: AlanMills
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1/ Sail boat or Cruiser Try this quick quiz to help you discover if you are more receptive to sailing or motor cruising

Do I prefer adventure or comfort?

Do I look forward to the journey or the destination?

Marty, marty where's the party or I've had enough I'd like to go to sleep

Great a bush camp or where's the motel

If your all about the first alternative you would be OK on a sail boat. If the second alternative is more you, go got the motor cruiser. If your a bit of both it may swing on how long you intend to be on the charter but I would lean toward the motor cruiser.

2/Who do I want to come with me Who comes along is the next big question. If your not a party animal, immediate family and friends that can tolerate your idiosyncrasies and you theres are a good choice. especially if you have had prior adventures with them and still talk with each other. if the weather gets a bit rough things can become a little strained, particularly in a sail boat.

3/ What Type of Vessel

The most spacious you can pay for

The newest you can afford

The finest that you can spend the money on

Purpose built for self skippered charterers if available

Hire a Skipper or Go it Alone If your not that confident in taking charge of the ship you can usually hire a skipper even if it is only for a day. It will add to the cost. My experience as been that the vast majority are fine on a motor cruiser but some experience is needed to sail. In fact most charter companies require some evidence of someone on board having at least completed a pre-sail course. Pick someone in your party who has the following traits

Not be vision impaired

Be attentive to other vessels on the water

Keep under the alcohol limit while the boat is under way

Be not easily panicked by an unfamiliar situations and able to take their time

The word is full of great places to charter a sailing or cruising yacht from the Bahamas to the Greek Islands my favorite place is The Whitsunday Islands of the coast of North Queensland Australia. These days my preferred mode of transport on the water is a motor cruiser. I have had many great days sailing but I do like a few creature comforts if I am out overnight, especially with a few friends. I hope this little article will help yo make the right decision for you. All the best

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Before taking the plunge you might want to check out the type of expressly built motor yacht I talked about here at bareboat charter yacht and my favourite place to cruise The Whitsunday Islands

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