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With or Without Skipper ?
Chartering "bareboat" refers to chartering the yacht without professional crew aboard. If you have experience skippering similarly sized yachts, you can charter bareboat. The wind conditions vary (see "When to Go") but the waters are relatively deep and there are no tides, no noticeable currents, few banks, reefs or shoals. Sailing on its own is relatively easy but there are other reasons to consider hiring one of our captains, particularly if this is the first time in the area. First, one anchors in a method called "Mediterranean Mooring" which involves backing the boat to the pier after having set the anchor off the bow.
This is unfamiliar to most people. Second, there are so many wonderful details about these countries which a skipper can show you...the best restaurants and food delights, the tiny coves around the corner, interesting people, good shopping, etc. And while language is not a barrier for the most part, a skipper of the local speaker can truly enhance your experience.
Using your skipper as a guide will enable you to get the most out of the vacation....and he will allow you or teach you to do as much sailing as you wish! Of course it will be an even more relaxing trip with a cook or crew member along to pamper you !
We will ask you lots of questions regarding what sort of person you would like as your skipper and help you choose from the very best skippers available.
