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Bare-boat
charter has recently been introduced as another
form of yacht hire in Turkey. The charters are
undertaken by representatives who are responsible
for puffing the passengers on board, looking after
them and seeing that they return safely to port.
Maintenance crews keep these yachts in optimum
condition, but it is the people who undertake the
charter themselves who crew the boat. Of course,
an experienced skipper accompanies the vessel, but
once on board the people who undertake the charter
perform all of the tasks - the handling of the
sails, the seaman's chores, meal preparation and
housekeeping. For those who want to escape all
kitchen duties on their holiday, there is at least
one restaurant at every anchorage; eating out
remains an option.
The more adventurous and experienced sailors can
charter and pilot smaller (9 to 10 meter) motor
yachts. Before setting sail, bare-boat companies
generally brief their clients on the navigational
characteristics of the environment, meteorological
conditions, where and how to restock provisions,
how to act in an emergency and any other pertinent
information. Flotilla sailing, or sailing with a
group of yachts led by one boat, is another great
adventure on the sea. Although an experienced
sailor skippers the lead boat, the navigation of
each individual boat is left to its crew.
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