What is a Skipper and what do they do?
A Skipper is a trained sailor with experience on Yacht’s and Motorboats with a good knowledge for the Maritime collision regulations, a good understanding for weather, navigation from charts, and seamen ship.
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The Caribbean, the Mediterranean or the Atlantic - whatever your sailing destination, when you hire one of our Skippers you can expect an A-Z service as standard. Think all aspects of yacht chartering including onboard maintenance, crew management, navigation, local knowledge and expert monitoring of weather and tides.
Every charter is different, so we believe in sitting down with our clients to design a bespoke service. Working with us means you’ll benefit from the kind of expertise that only comes from years of experience, high levels of discretion, a passion for sailing and the very latest international training.
Our team holds RYA Day Skipper from Navathome, recognised by The Royal Yachting Association.
View CertificationZertifikat anzeigenA Skipper is a trained sailor with experience on Yacht’s and Motorboats with a good knowledge for the Maritime collision regulations, a good understanding for weather, navigation from charts, and seamen ship.
A skipper charge to be agreed with the customer, please send an enquiry to Yacht Point Service.
A yacht delivery skipper does require sailing experience and qualifications depends on each country. In the UK a Yacht Master endorsed qualification, would be required.
A passion for maritime and sailing, gaining experience over time for navigation and to gain qualifications.
A Skipper has a talent for sailing, navigating and a few ways to prepare food with limited cooking facilities.
A Skipper studies the charts for the forthcoming sailing ahead, latest weather forecast and writes a passage plan accordingly.
A Skipper would not carry out any repair work on a yacht charter.
A Skipper usually has a cabin or a place on board.
A Skipper usually has a good breakfast to start the day and snacks during the journey.
A passion for peace on the water, fresh sea breeze, seaman ship, navigation, and the time out.
A Skipper would have attended theoretical training and gained practical navigation experience with logged nautical miles over time.
A yacht charter price depends on the length of the vessel and season. Please contact us for further details, Yacht Point Service would be able to advise.
A booking would usually go through a charter agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
A booking would usually go through a charter company for the desired location. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
A season would depend on the desired location.
A job would go through a marine crew agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
A charter business would require legal, financial, and technical details. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
A popular charter destination depends on each individual personal preference. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
A marriage is possible and can be arranged through an agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
A maximum of people depends on the length of the vessel, but according to the law 12 people may be accomodated.
A cost for a week depends on location and length of the yacht. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
A private yacht charter is focused on individual requirements and private service. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
A monohull is single formed hull whereas a catamaran has a double formed hull.
A wide range of yachts are for offer through different charter agencies and on the budget. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.