Frequently asked questions

Clothing and footwear:

• Shoes with light-coloured non-slip soles (deck shoes or just trainers). On private yachts it is often customary to wear separate on-board shoes, so bring another pair for going ashore.
• Thermal underwear.
• Sunglasses (regular or sailing ones — the main thing is that they stay on well). It’s best to attach a cord to your favourite pair.
• A baseball cap or bucket hat to protect your head and face from the sun. Tie a cord to your cap and clip it to your jacket — you’ll greatly increase the chance of still having it by the end of the trip.
• A long-sleeved T-shirt for sun protection.
• Shorts.
• Comfortable socks.
• A warm hat in case of strong wind.
• A windproof gilet.
• A fleece jacket (ideally windproof and water-resistant).
• Comfortable loose-fitting trousers or jeans.
• A waterproof jacket.
• Waterproof salopettes or trousers.
• Rubber boots for bad weather or for the regatta.
• Gloves for working on deck (fingerless).
• Swimwear.
• Flip-flops for the shower.

All of this can be bought at DECATHLON and other sports shops.

If you plan to keep sailing, we recommend investing in professional gear from the British brand MUSTO.

Before each regatta we place a bulk order for BR2 and MPX waterproof trousers and jackets, as well as HPX boots (especially good in the rain), at wholesale prices. Orders close 14 days before the start of the regatta. We bring the orders to the start of the regatta.

Footwear:

Yacht footwear must not slip on wet surfaces and must not leave black marks on a white deck. Deck shoes are available in many shops, including ECCO, Tommy Hilfiger and others.

To avoid seasickness, follow a few simple rules:

• Go up on deck rather than sitting in the cabin.
• Look at the horizon.
• Keep yourself busy.
• Eat on time.
• Have some ginger tea or a glass of wine (or rum).
• Take a seasickness tablet.

If you are sailing in Croatia’s coastal waters, the islands shelter you from the winds and waves of the open sea, so there is no reason to worry. But if you are still concerned, bring seasickness tablets with you.

Children love holidays on a yacht: they can swim and sunbathe, fish, hold the helm, play with ropes — and the view is always changing!

Feel free to bring your children on board! For the safety of little guests, order a net for the guardrails — it will stop small children and pets from slipping overboard.

For a regatta, it’s best to bring children aged 10 and over. Younger ones can come too, but then one of the crew will have to keep the little one entertained.

Remember that children must always be supervised on a yacht, for their safety and your peace of mind. When boarding with children, ask for a child’s life jacket.

Modern cruising yachts are equipped with everything needed for safe independent sailing:

• Diesel engine and generator.
• Communication and rescue equipment: life jackets and a life raft.
• Water tank of 200–1,000 litres.
• Gas hob with oven (sometimes a microwave too).
• Fridge (often a freezer as well).
• Sink with hot water.
• Toilet and shower.
• Wi‑Fi.
• A full set of cookware and tableware.

Is there electricity on a yacht?

220 volts is available when the yacht is in a marina and connected to shore power. The rest of the time there is a 12-volt socket, like a car cigarette lighter.

As with car hire, you need to leave a security deposit for the yacht, which is roughly 1% of her value.

When the yacht takes part in a regatta, the deposit is usually doubled.

Charter companies block the deposit on a credit card; some also accept cash.

The deposit is refunded in full if the yacht has no damage at the end of the cruise.

If anything breaks on board, the cost of repairs is deducted from the deposit. If you find damage when taking over the yacht, you can report it to the charter company within 24 hours.

Some charter companies offer deposit insurance. In this case you pay 10% of the deposit amount (non-refundable), and the full deposit is not blocked on your card.

Read the charter agreement (charter party) carefully before paying the deposit or its insurance.

You can take out yacht deposit insurance here.

If you charter boats often, you can also take out annual deposit insurance here.

If you’d be more comfortable not sleeping on board, you can rent an apartment in the marinas. Prices start at €30–50 per night (for two). There is a wide choice of apartments on Booking.com.

If you arrive at the marina by car, paid parking is usually available. It costs €5–10 per day. Check the rates on the marina’s website.