A skipper for your sailing trip

Who this is for

You may be organising your first family sailing holiday, bringing together a group of friends or looking for a skipper for your own yacht. We agree how much the crew wants to take part: some people enjoy steering and learning, while others prefer a quieter holiday.

If your main objective is to develop your own skippering skills, we can arrange a coaching programme around that goal.

What the service can include

• Discussing your dates, crew experience and expectations.
• Assessing the route, passage times, possible stops and alternatives.
• Taking over and checking the yacht within the agreed handover scope.
• Briefing the crew on safety, equipment and life on board.
• Skippering the voyage and adjusting plans to the weather, yacht and crew.
• Practical instruction for people who want to learn during the trip.

Sailing areas and arrangements

Assignments can be discussed for the Baltic, Croatia, the Balearic Islands and other Mediterranean destinations, or elsewhere in Europe. The sailing area, season, yacht and travel arrangements are assessed together before accepting the assignment.

The skipper service and the yacht charter are agreed separately. I can help assess a charter proposal and the suitability of a yacht; we clarify who contracts for the yacht and any other travel services before booking.

Dates and quotation

The fee depends on the length of the assignment, the yacht, the sailing area and the amount of preparation and instruction required. We also agree how travel, accommodation, meals and other expenses are covered.

Start with your preferred dates, sailing area, crew size and the kind of trip you have in mind. If you have not chosen a yacht yet, say so — an initial conversation can begin with the idea.