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Frequently Asked Questions for bare boating

December 5, 2007

Frequently Asked Questions for bare boating

What qualifications do I need to charter a bareboat sailing yacht?

To charter a sailing yacht in Greece it is necessary for two crewmembers (skipper and co-skipper) to have sailing certificates proving their competence. If no such certificates are issued in your home country, you will be required to present a reference from your yacht club verifying your ability to sail. Also the skipper and co-skipper will be asked to complete and sign an official self-declaration form, stating their sailing competence. World Expeditions will assist you with all the necessary formalities. You may also be required to submit a sailing resume that will enable us to assess your ability to sail in safety. World Expeditions reserves the right to insist that charterers hire a professional skipper if their sailing skills are not judged sufficient by World Expeditions’ staff.

What qualifications do I need to charter a bareboat motor yacht?

For bareboat motor boats, both qualified crewmembers (skipper and co-skipper) must present a license for motor boats. In this case self-declaration forms are not acceptable. World Expeditions reserves the right to insist that charterers hire a professional skipper if their cruising skills are not judged sufficient by World Expeditions’ staff. 

If I need to hire a professional skipper?

World Expeditions is in the position to select, recommend and hire on your behalf a professional skipper for as many days as you wish. Even if you have experienced sailing, you may still require the services of a professional skipper to make your cruise more relaxing and benefit from the skippers’ local knowledge. There is a set daily fee (€ 120  per day) for the professional skipper regardless of the number of people on board. Please remember that the professional skipper needs to be provided with his own cabin, as he is obliged to sleep on board.

I have chartered a vessel with skipper.  Do I still need to leave a deposit?

Yes.  World Expeditions is only suggesting skippers and makes no commission on their payment, which you do.  Your charter is still a bare boat charter -in distinction with a crewed vessel charter- and therefore you are in full responsible towards us for the vessel you are hiring.

Which days of the week can I begin and end my charter?

Sailing yacht charters begin and end on Saturdays for multiples of seven days. In the low season period depending on yacht availability this may be flexible. In this case World Expeditions will try to accommodate your wishes for different days of the week and uneven periods of time, such as a ten or twelve-day charter.

What is the charters’ schedule?

All charters begin at 17:00 on the day of departure (normally Saturdays) and typically end at 09:00 on the day of arrival (normally Saturdays). However you will be kindly asked to return to World Expeditions base on the last evening of your charter (normally Friday evening). World Expeditions requires this valuable time between charters to ensure that yachts are always delivered to the next charter in perfect working order. If we can deliver your charter yacht earlier on the day of embarkation, without compromising our standards, we will, but this cannot be guaranteed.

What does the charter fee include?

Yacht prices are per yacht, per week, depending on time of the year, regardless of the number of people aboard (subject to the maximum number of berths). Charter fees include the cost of yacht insurance, end cleaning and VAT.

Are there any additional charges?

The following additional charges may apply:
• Deposit - The security deposit you need to leave with us.
• Fuel - The yacht should be delivered topped up with fuel, which is available in all World Expeditions bases.
• Port or Marina fees - This is a daily-base fee, which applies to almost all ports in Greece with varied costs. This fee also applies to yachts that do not leave World Expeditions base, or remain in base for more than one day.
• Optionals - Any optional extras that you might have specifically requested. (See price list)

Should I have a travel insurance?

In your own interest, you are strongly advised to buy suitable travel insurance before leaving home, including cancellation insurance to protect your booking deposit.

What types of security deposits are available?

Each World Expeditions vessel is comprehensively insured, including third Party cover, beyond a deductible excess figure. This amount is published in the price list for every yacht in the fleet, under Security Deposit. You must indemnify the company against such possible loss.

a. The Refundable Security Deposit is held against the yachts insurance excess and, if there is no damage or loss to the yacht or her equipment, this figure is returned to you.

Normally, World Expeditions will refund the Security Deposit immediately at the end of the charter. However, if any damage and/or loss is extensive, the deposit or appropriate proportion will be returned, if applicable, as soon as possible after full assessment of rectifying such damage or loss has been made.

The Refundable Security Deposit covers:
• Loss of or damage to the vessel or its tender or to third parties.
• Loss of or damage to the equipment listed in the inventory and given to the charterer at check-in.
• Costs incurred if the vessel is returned in an extremely dirty condition.
• Cost of returning the boat to her prearranged harbour if the charterer fails to do so by the scheduled date and time.
• Cost of refueling if the boat is returned without refilled tanks.

The payment of the Refundable Security Deposit, is designed to cover only one incident of a substantial nature at any one time, viz: in case of loss or damage to equipment of significant value such as outboard engine or dinghy, the charterer will have the right to an immediate replacement whilst on charter, provided that the charterer pays a new Refundable Security Deposit immediately upon receipt of replacement or repair.

What should I bring with me?

Every vessel of the World Expeditions fleet is fully equipped for charter. Apart from provisioning, stowing your personal possessions, you could step aboard any of our vessels and leave the dock without a further thought. The Inventory List indicates how fully you can expect your yacht to be equipped. The equipment varies depending on the size and the type of the yacht but you need to take very little with you. You should bring your own beach towels, sun tan lotion, sun hat and so on, but that’s about it!

Do you provide boat briefings?

The charterer and his or her party will be given general briefing covering the local cruising grounds. Questions about navigation, anchorages, prevailing conditions, or any part of the desired itinerary can be answered. A more specific boat briefing aboard the yacht will then be given, covering all the operating systems, including rigging, electrical system, water system, windlass, stove, dinghy, outboard and emergency systems.

In case I want to cancel my charter?

World Expeditions will apply cancellation policy to bareboat yachts as follows depending on the time-interval between the booking confirmation and the cancellation date.

a.  In case of cancellation 2 months and over prior to embarkation, a cancellation fee of 20% of the total charter cost will apply.

b.  In case of cancellation between 30 and 60 days prior to embarkation, a cancellation fee of 35% of the total charter cost will apply.

c.  In case of cancellation between 30 days and embarkation, a cancellation fee of 50% of the total charter cost will apply.

World Expeditions will return the cancellation fee, less an administration fee of € 150, if the cancelled yacht is re-chartered for the same period, under the same conditions.

Where can I get more information?

For specific sailing information, you will find the appropriate copy of the “Greek Waters Pilot”, written by Rod Heikell, onboard all World Expeditions vessels. For research before leaving home, the “Greek Waters Pilot” is an excellent reading choice. It is published in the UK by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd. 
Tel: +44(0) 1480 462114. Fax: +44(0) 1480 496109 site: sales@imray.com

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