Your skipper will be a qualified sailor who has expertise in the local cruising area, as well as knowing the boat, and will be there to teach you about the sailing basics if you desire. Get in contact with your skipper the week before your charter and be ready to meet them when you arrive at the boat. It can be daunting putting so much trust in them, but they are now part of the family for the next week. Keep in mind they are a part of your charter family, so be sure you factor them into the planning of cabins and provisions.

Visit all the locations you’ve been dreaming about that you can’t seem to find on any charter itinerary you’ve researched. Sit down with your skipper and curate your own itinerary, perhaps guided by their intimate knowledge of the area, and enjoy the freedom of choice. Stop off at a beach bar because it looks cool, or spend the day wandering a historical village, just because you can! Remember to take into account the changing weather, as well as wind directions, as this can alter your plans. Go with the wind, it’s all part of the sailing experience. Enjoy the freedom!

Have the sailing holiday of your dreams by chartering a skippered boat, and allow the wind (and your skipper) to take you wherever you want! Enquire more about skippered charters and chat with our charter specialists, or take a look at some of our top destinations for inspiration!