How To Have A Sailing Trip?

The first sailing trip can be challenging, but with the right planning and preparation, you can make the most of your experience. Here are seven tips to make the most of your first sailing trip:

1. Listen to the skippers!

2. Space on the boat is tight.

3. Respect for the crew and mutual help.

4. Drop by drop the sea is made.

5. Use of water on a sailing trip.

6. Seasickness: better safe than sorry.

7. Enjoy your sailing trip!

To prepare for your first sailing trip, follow these 7 tips:

1. Determine the cost of the trip: Calculate a budget and stick to it as you plan your trip.

2. Learn how to prepare simple but delicious food aboard your bareboat charter in no time following the recipes written by Janko, a professional skipper with vast experience in all areas related to sailing.

3. Avoid loud noises when others sleep, don’t spoil freshwater during navigation or at anchor to allow everyone to have enough of it (there are marine soaps to rinse with salty water, for instance for cutlery, etc.), avoid conversations about sensitive issues, and bring extra zip lock bags.

4. Bring cash, extra zip lock bags, board games, playing cards, or dominoes, floats, flashlight or headlamp, collapsible cooler, waterproof speaker, and other essential items.

5. Pack everything in a backpack or duffel bag: Don’t take a clumsy suitcase on wheels.

6. Enjoy your sailing trip! Skippers want to see you happy and relaxed, so let yourself enjoy every view, sunrise, and sunset.

7. Picking a beginner-friendly sailing trip: The sea should be calm during the season you plan on sailing, the winds should be suitable to your sailing experience and destination, the maritime traffic should be light enough, and the right yacht and pack carefully.

8. Remember to take a hat, cap, or similar for day boating and sailing, and an AUX cable for listening to your own music while sailing.

In summary, the first sailing trip can be challenging, but with proper planning and preparation, you can make the most of your adventure. Remember to listen to the skippers, respect the crew, and use water wisely to ensure a safe and enjoyable sailing trip.