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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Skipper Services
Everything from boat delivery to bespoke sailing experiences
Our Service
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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.
Our Approach
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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.
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Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQ)
How much does it cost to skipper a boat?
A skipper charge to be agreed with the customer, please send an enquiry to Yacht Point Service.
What qualifications do I need to deliver yachts?
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.
How do you become a Skipper?
A passion for maritime and sailing, gaining experience over time for navigation and to gain qualifications.
Does a Skipper onboard a yacht have to cook?
A Skipper has a talent for sailing, navigating and a few ways to prepare food with limited cooking facilities.
What does a Skipper do in the evening?
A Skipper studies the charts for the forthcoming sailing ahead, latest weather forecast and writes a passage plan accordingly.
What a Skipper will not do on a yacht charter?
A Skipper would not carry out any repair work on a yacht charter.
Where does a Skipper sleep?
A Skipper usually has a cabin or a place on board.
When does a Skipper eat?
A Skipper usually has a good breakfast to start the day and snacks during the journey.
What makes people fall in love with sailing?
A passion for peace on the water, fresh sea breeze, seaman ship, navigation, and the time out.
How much navigation experience would I need?
A Skipper would have attended theoretical training and gained practical navigation experience with logged nautical miles over time.
Yacht Chartering
How much does it cost to charter a yacht?
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.
How do I book a yacht charter?
A booking would usually go through a charter agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
How do you charter a yacht?
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.
What is the yacht charter season?
A season would depend on the desired location.
How do I get a job on a yacht charter?
A job would go through a marine crew agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
How do I start a yacht charter business?
A charter business would require legal, financial, and technical details. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us for further details.
What are the most popular yacht charter destinations?
A popular charter destination depends on each individual personal preference. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
Can you get married on a yacht?
A marriage is possible and can be arranged through an agent. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
How many people are allowed on a yacht?
A maximum of people depends on the length of the vessel, but according to the law 12 people may be accomodated.
What does it cost to charter a yacht for a week?
A cost for a week depends on location and length of the yacht. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
What is a private yacht charter?
A private yacht charter is focused on individual requirements and private service. Yacht Point Service would be able to advise, please contact us.
What is the difference between a monohull and a catamaran?
A monohull is single formed hull whereas a catamaran has a double formed hull.
What kind of yachts can I charter?
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.