Boating Knowledge Archives

Generators on a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Some charter boats have generators. These are small diesel engines that convert fossil fuel to DC electricity that is stored in the battery banks and AC electricity that is used to run the air conditioning, microwave, and AC outlet plugs around the boat.

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.

The Engine – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 4, 2024/by Grant Headifen

While this is a sailing boat propelled by the wind and mostly without the need for burning fossil fuels the most devastating breakdown besides hull failure is the engine.

Showering on a Charter Boat

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Charter boat guests use the showers not only for basic hygiene, but must also rinse off seawater after swimming to avoid nasty skin rashes (sailor’s sores).

Kids on a Sailing Charter

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

If you’re considering a charter and considering taking your kids – DO IT.

Sails – Getting Familiar with a Charter Boat

April 3, 2024/by Grant Headifen

We’re pretty certain here that you know how to operate sails on a sailboat, however – chances are that you’re chartering a boat much bigger than you’re normally used to.

Getting Familiar with the Charter Boat

April 2, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Prior to releasing the boat to you, the charter company will give you a reasonably extensive walk through the boat.

Leaving the Slip with a Sailboat

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Wind coming into the slip channel and your boat is stern-to. This is best handled by steering out of the slip and then immediately downwind. Back out of the slip channel and well into the main channel before engaging forward.

Charter Freezer and Fridge Management

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Freezers are typically top-loading and very deep. Take from home 4 -5 fabric shopping bags to stow similar items in the freezer. In doing this you…

DC Electrical System on a Charter Boat

April 1, 2024/by Grant Headifen

Batteries power the 12 Volt DC “house” electrical system. There may be one or several batteries linked together to supply power…