An Overview to Bareboat Charter
Alan Mills
Introduction
Car rental and bareboat charter have a lot in common. The car renter takes possession of the car and is responsible for it. The renter provides a driver, is responsible for the fuel and buys his own snacks for the journey. Bareboat charter, sometimes but rarely referred to as "deponents owner" charter is a similar arrangement where the hirer takes possession of the vessel from the owner or charter company an provides his/her own crew and food.
Evolution
While both the international leisure travel industry, particularly outdoor activities based vacations, and the boating industry has both boomed in the last decade, so too has the bareboat charter industry which incorporates both of these pursuits. Bareboat hire has become increasingly common since the mid-1990s and in particular since the early 2000s.
Things to Consider
A boom in bareboat charter companies and brokers has resulted in a greater choice to the consumer. Once there were mainly only large operators but there are now some very good smaller operators which sometimes offer better more personal service. Find an organisation that can provide you with a vessel that suite the bareboaters needs. There are now even some boats that are purpose built for the task.
Destinations
Australia has some of the finest sailing areas in the world as does the Caribbean and the Bahamas which offer limitless sailing grounds. Luxury power cruiser are proving a popular hit with holidaymakers in the Whitsundays who are looking for an affordable and convenient way to experience a luxury sailing holiday. There is no better way to explore and experience the magic of the Whitsunday islands than by a bareboat charter. A bareboat charter is a fantastic way to enjoy these closely strung islands and spot some awesome marine life.
Sail or Power
Both forms have there pros and cons. In the space and comfort stakes the power cruiser is the standout but for the died in the wool sailor, sailing is preferred. Know your ability if you choose to sail as it is for the more adventurously-minded.
Conclusion
If you want to do something out of the box that you will never regret Bareboat charter is it. Probably most of your friends won't even know what the term means. Nothing stirs your core more than the serenity of the water as you control your own destiny of how long and where you want to be. If you go you will be back and you will bring your friends.
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Before you make any decision have a look at the type of purpose built Power yacht I talked about in the article and an example of a Whitsunday Bareboat Charter to give you an idea of what to enquire about.
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