Skippered Charter FAQ

Our skippers will be officially in charge of taking care of handling the yacht. If you would like to learn to sail your skipper can get you involved with sailing the yacht as much or as little as you like. All the skippers enjoy sharing their knowledge, experience and enthusiasm for sailing whilst making sure you have a fun and relaxing holiday.

Our skippers are of mixed nationalities, including British as well as from across Europe who all speak excellent English.

When hiring a skipper you are responsible for their food. You simply need to include them in your plans for food and drinks onboard.  In the evening you can choose to take them with you or just cover their inexpensive meal. All the skippers are extremely professional and personable and provide discreet and unobtrusive assistance throughout your yacht charter.  Our customers find that their skipper makes their holiday something really extra special as they 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. Our 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 stay on the yacht and wait for your return.

It is customary that you tip your skipper. A guideline amount would be 5-10% of your yacht charter price, though as this could encompass quite a range we leave it at your discretion and ask that you offer gratuity you think your skipper deserves. We’re sure they’ll add immense value to your charter experience.