Starting the Engine – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Regarding the starting procedure, we’re assuming that since you’re actually commanding a sailboat you pretty much know how to turn the key and all the other safety precautions.

Plumbing and Tankage – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

A diaphragm pump below directs flow from the water tank(s) to various faucets throughout the boat. You’ll always begin a charter with full water tanks but understand that water conservation is still required.

Seacocks – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Seacocks are designed to let water flow out of the hull safely. They are not one-way valves so any loose clamps around the seacock itself create leaks around the hoses and can allow water to enter into the boat. This is usually bad – right?

Electricity and Charging Your Devices on a Charter

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

It’s a given, we can’t live without electricity. At home, we have all the conveniences and all the chargers we need. But what about on a boat on a sailing vacation? What can I charge and what voltage is available?

Charter Local Area Familiarization

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Once you’ve arrived at the charter base, the company will give you an extensive briefing on the local area, where to sail, where not to sail, and they’ll also give you a recommended route to take for the time that you have allotted.