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Our captain drives.

Charter types · Skippered

Skippered.
Our captain drives.

You sit back, learn the ropes if you want to, and skip the licence entirely. The yacht week without the responsibility.

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Skippered questions

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Where does the captain sleep?
On most boats there's a small skipper cabin (single berth in bow or stern). On smaller boats they sleep in the saloon. They never use a guest cabin unless invited.
Can I take the wheel?
Yes — as much as you want, with the captain's OK. They'll let you steer, anchor, even dock if you're up for it. Easiest way to learn without committing to a course.
What does the captain do all day?
Navigates, runs the boat's systems, handles marina paperwork + fuel, briefs you on the day ahead. Off-watch they'll happily join the crew for dinner if invited.
Does the captain pick the itinerary?
You do. The captain offers options, you decide. They'll push back if you ask for something dangerous (e.g. a 35-knot day) — but otherwise the week is yours.
Can I bring my own captain?
Yes — they must be ICC-equivalent + VHF and known to the operator. Send us their CV.
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New sailors, beginners or seasoned skippers — tell us when, where, and how many. we send three real options the same day. No spam, no fluff, no commitment.

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Tell us roughly when and where. we'll send three real boats, three prices, the trade-offs — usually within the hour.