Joining Instructions Sardinia Olbia

• Passport (s)
• Flight Tickets (Check names shown on the flight ticket match those shown on the individual passports)
• Travel insurance documents (make sure you have coverage for sailing)
• The skipper must bring original copies of sailing certificates/licences and original valid VHF Radio Licence
• Credit Cards/Debit Cards and local currency (euro). You must bring a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card with you for the yacht security deposit. 
• Mobile phone set up for roaming in Italy and charger – it is very important that you can keep in contact in case of emergency as VHF signal is only line of sight
• Beach towel (yacht towels are provided for use on the yacht). If you have a late flight home we recommend bringing another towel if you wish as yacht towels cannot be kept after you disembark on the last day
• Snorkels, mask and flippers if you have them, or you can buy them when you arrive in Sardinia. 
• Soft soled shoes &/or deck shoes
• Swimwear
• Light jumper or light fleece
• Waterproof jacket (especially in early and late summer in case of a shower)
• Hat & sunglasses (with cord)
• T-shirt/tops and long sleeve casual shirts/tops
• Shorts and casual long trousers
• Toilet bag with toiletries
• Suntan cream (protection)
• Sea sickness pills if required
• Insect Repellent 
• Anti-histamine ointment and tablets (for insect bites/stings) & any essential medication
• Camera, batteries & spare memory cards
• Your choice of device for playing music on board + lead with a 3.5mm jack plug at each end and a USB connection lead
• Books/magazines/Kindle
• Two-pin European travel adapter for charging phones etc. (at marinas or even in restaurants)
• 12 volt adapter / car charger for charging phones, etc. on-board (onboard with a car type cigarette lighter socket)

The marina has all the essential services you will need for the yacht such as power and water. Electricity is available on the piers as well as fresh water. 

At the end of your charter there is a fuel station at nearby Marina di Olbia where you will fill up and pay for fuel. There is car parking in several places around the marina.

Before your charter begins a security pre-authorisation 'hold' deposit is taken from the Party Leader which will be processed by the owner/operator at base (please see amounts below) by VISA or Mastercard credit card (Debit cards and American Express are NOT accepted). Make sure you have a large enough limit to cover the deposit for the yacht you have booked. If you do not possess a VISA or MASTERCARD credit card you must inform us BEFORE you travel to Sardinia as your charter can't commence without the completed credit card security deposit. On successful completion of post charter inspection the pre-authorisation 'hold' deposit charge will not be completed and the 'hold' will elapse. The time it takes for the ‘hold’ to elapse depends on your card provider.

You will more than likely already have travel insurance set up but if not you can get specialist yacht travel insurance which includes some coverage for yacht security deposits from a number of companies including Topsail.  As a customer of Island Sailing if you use discount code ISLAND you will receive a 10% discount. For more details visit http://www.topsailinsurance.com/island-sailing

Option One - Yacht Damage Waiver (YDW) and Reduced Security Deposit: Mandatory for skippered charters

The YDW is a non-refundable fee, the amount is dependent on length overall of yacht which reduces your liability per incident to the amounts below which will be taken as a pre-authorisation 'hold' deposit (Security Deposit) as follows:

Yacht Size	Reduced Security Deposit	YDW
Monohulls from 50-55 feet	€600	€40 per night.  Min €280 per charter
Monohulls from 37-49 feet	€500	€30 per night. Min €210 per charter
Monohulls up to 36 feet	€500	€20 per night. Min €140 per charter
Catamarans 42 feet +	€650	€50 per night. Min €350 per charter
Catamarans up to 41 feet	€650	€40 per night. Min €280 per charter

Option Two - Security Deposit Only: Available for bareboat and flotilla sailing only

Yes, you will need to complete your flight information on the Crew List/Transfer form at least 14 days prior to your arrival that we will have emailed to you. When you depart the airport terminal there will be a driver waiting holding a card bearing your name who will drive you directly to the marina.

Please pay the driver directly in euros, Taxis cost €25 for 1-3 people each way or €35 for 4-8 people. Between the hours of 22.00 - 07.00 the price is €35 and €45 respectively.  When you return your yacht's papers back to the base office at the end of your charter, if you are having a transfer please ask the base staff what time your transfer pick up will be.

Your yacht will be ready to board by 17:00 on the first day of your charter. If your flight gets you to Sardinia earlier than this you will be able to enjoy the cafe bars and restaurants in town, walking distance from the base. If the yacht is ready a little earlier you will be able to board sooner.

When you are on board you will be given a full safety brief and a chart brief with one of the skippers or base team with extensive knowledge of the sailing area.

Yes, you will receive a thorough handover of your yacht upon boarding as well as a chart/sailing area briefing and you can familiarise yourself with the yacht and its equipment before setting sail. The Dream base team will be on hand to answer any questions you may have as well as offering any advice you may need about the sailing area. If you arrive close to or after the base office closes you will receive your yacht handover the following morning.

For those on a Skippered yacht charter you will meet your skipper, they will show you around your yacht and chat about where you would like to sail.

If you have a late flight home you can relax in town. You are welcome to use all of the shower and bathroom facilities at the marina before or at the end of your yacht charter.

You will need to return to DYC OLBIA marina at 17:00 at the latest on the penultimate day of your charter (usually Friday). Please call the base team an hour before your estimated arrival back to Olbia so they can give you instructions for berthing.

There is a fuel station at nearby Marina di Olbia. Before returning to the berth, please refuel your boat and fill up your outboard engine can. Please pay the marina fuel staff directly by cash or card. Do not use your anchor, there are mooring lines on the shore that will be passed to you to secure your yacht whilst you re-fuel.

When returning to the yacht berth, go stern to and do not use your anchor as there are laid mooring lines. 

You will be able to stay on the yacht on your final night and enjoy relaxing onboard or exploring Olbia town.

Please disembark by 09:00 on the last the next morning.

When you return your yacht's papers back to the base office, if you are having a transfer please ask the basen staff what time your transfer pick up will be.

All bed sheets, linen, pillows and towels are provided on the boat. We recommend bringing your own beach towel. If you have a late flight home we recommend bringing a spare towel if you wish as yacht towels cannot be kept after you disembark on the last day.

All the boats have car stereo style music systems with speakers below deck and in the cockpit. They will either have a 3.5mm jack or a USB connection. We advise you to bring a jack lead as sometimes there may be compatibility issues in connecting your device.

Shore power is available on most town quays and marinas. All plug sockets on the boats are the European 2 pin type however these are only usable when the yacht is plugged in to mains power.  If your devices or equipment do not have 2 pin European plugs you'll need to bring a travel adaptor with you. During the week there is a 12v socket, similar to a car cigarette lighter, which can be used to charge phones and other electronic devices if you bring a car charger with you.

Masks, snorkels or flippers are not provided. You are welcome to bring your own or they are readily available and reasonably priced in the nearby shops and at many places around the sailing area.

Fuel is available at the nearby Marina di Olbia. At the end of your charter please fill your yacht and outboard jerry can and pay the fuel personnel directly with a debit or credit card or cash (euro).

Fuel will vary depending on the size of yacht you charter and how far you sail and motor on your holiday. Most customers spend between £60 - £150 per week on fuel for the yacht depending on the size of the yacht and the amount of motoring they do and to top up the fuel for the outboard engine if they have one.

If you have chartered one of the largest yachts or catamarans especially the ones with generators and air-conditioning, you will use more fuel.

Mooring fees at Olbia marina for your first and last day are FREE. The marinas offer all the essential facilities and there are laid moorings on quays and mooring buoys in many locations. Harbour and mooring charges vary. You can pay for a daily ticket for La Maddalena national park, please ask base staff for more details.

An outboard engine for your dinghy/tender can be very useful. They are great for exploring caves and some of the quieter snorkelling spots. They are also essential if you are looking to moor in the many anchorages or on a mooring buoy to go ashore. 

Every yacht has its own dinghy/tender and an optional outboard engine. If you would like an outboard engine please let us know before your charter.

Many restaurants, café bars and shops around the sailing area only accept cash (euros). 

The fuel station, the yacht charter base office at the marina and some large shops and restaurants accepts major credit cards (VISA and MASTERCARD) when you re-fuel at the end of the week and you will need to bring a VISA or MASTERCARD with you for your yacht security deposit. Please make sure you have a large enough limit to cover the deposit for the yacht you have booked.

There are cash/ATM machines in Olbia town. However, over the course of the week, you may not visit one of the towns with cash machines every day so it is advisable to stock up before you leave. We would recommend bringing a reasonable amount of local currency with you as quite a few small cafes, restaurants and small shops usually only accept cash. 

It would be advisable to bring a pair of lightweight shoes with non-marking soles for wearing on the boat. You can wear whatever clothes you feel comfortable in but it is a good idea to bring a lightweight waterproof jacket. We do get the odd day of rain, especially at the start and end of the season.

The yachts are equipped with optional W-lan for a small charge you can have this onboard. There is W-lan internet available at the marina plus most cafés, bars and restaurants around the sailing area have free Wi-Fi for their customers.

Mobile phone reception is usually very good. You must bring a mobile phone and charger with you for use around the islands and keep your phone available and charged at all times. Whilst VHF is used, you will not always be in range. There is an emergency phone line 24 hours a day, should you need to contact the base as VHF signal only works in line of sight.

That’s up to you. When you provision for food remember to get enough for your skipper. We can let you know if there is anything particular that they can or can’t eat, but, generally they are happy to have whatever you are having. In the evening you can choose to invite them out with you or cover their inexpensive meal if you prefer to dine alone. The skippers are extremely professional and personable and provide discreet and unobtrusive assistance throughout your yacht charter and always become welcome additions on the yachts they sail.

Again, that’s entirely up to you as every group is different and interacts with people in different ways. The skippers are extremely professional and personable and provide discreet and unobtrusive assistance throughout your yacht charter and always become welcome additions on the yachts they sail. If you invite your skipper to join you in the evening they may accept or choose to meet up with fellow skippers or choose to stay on the yacht and wait for your return.