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Yacht Skipper: Your Guide to Seamless Sailing Adventures
Discover the essential guide for yacht skippers in the Mediterranean with SEARADAR. Explore top sailing destinations, marinas, and tips for a seamless adventure. Whether you’re a beginner or experienced sailor, find the perfect yacht and enjoy unforgettable experiences at sea.
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What Does a Skipper Do? The Complete Guide for Yacht Charters
Discover the essential role of a skipper in yacht charters, especially in the stunning Mediterranean. Learn about navigation, safety, and local insights that enhance your sailing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced sailor, find out how a professional skipper can elevate your journey.
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Licences Required for Chartering a Yacht
You don’t want to turn up to your yacht charter holiday only to be turned away because you don’t have the right skipper/captain’s licence. You might be able to save the day by hiring a qualified skipper, but this can be expensive and will take up a cabin on your charter yacht. The best solution […]
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SEARADAR: Your Digital Yacht Agent
Used to working with yacht rental agents? We get it. Many of us used to book boats the same way. You tell the agent what you’re looking for, they take a couple of days and come back with a selection of available yachts. Once you pick one, they help you with the payment. You usually […]
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Grocery list for sailing
The sea air and fresh wind make the yachtsman an always hungry man. Therefore, buying provisions is one of the essential steps to consider before heading out to the charter. The grocery list itself depends on your personal taste and allergies. So we would like to share some general but valuable tips:
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Sailing with your dog
Sailing on a yacht with a dog. Sounds like a dream for those who love the sea as much as they love their pets. But what do you need to know before you take your furry friend on board? What do you need to prepare before going boating / sailing with a dog? It’s important […]
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Meals on board
Experienced sailors will all say in one voice that there is no need to be dismissive about this point, and they would be completely right. If you’re going on a yacht trip, buying food is part of the unique charter experience. A well fed crew is a happy crew! If you’re going on a charter […]
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Yacht check-in
What is going to happen once you arrive at a marina? What do you need to check on your rental yacht before you set sail? While preparing your charter documents, your manager will provide you with all the necessary information about the base location. The transfer from the airport to the marina can be arranged […]
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Length of anchor chain. How to account for wind and tide
When it comes to anchoring, most people calculate the chain length based on experience, but we should take into consideration the wind and tide, Christopher Smith certifies in his article. Anchorage is a key part of the captain’s arsenal. At least for those captains who don’t commit to going to the marina every evening. And […]
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Powered by SEARADAR: a new quality standard for yacht events
The quality of yachts largely determines the quality of the event, whether it’s a cruise, a regatta or skipper training. We help you choose the best. Over the years, SEARADAR has passed through thousands of yachts from different owners. Some were in excellent condition despite their impressive age, some broke, even if they were brand […]