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Charter advice from a skipper
Real costs, honest itineraries and the things nobody tells first-time charterers, from a professional skipper who has sailed his whole life.
29 September 2026 · 6 min read
Bareboat, skippered or crewed: which yacht charter is right for you?
A professional skipper explains the three ways to charter a yacht: who sails, what you need, what each really costs, and which one to pick for your first trip.
29 September 2026 · 6 min read
How much does a catamaran charter in Croatia cost? (2027 guide)
Real prices for a week on a catamaran in Croatia: charter fee by season, the extras nobody mentions, a full worked budget for 8 people, and how to pay less.
29 September 2026 · 5 min read
7-day Croatia sailing itinerary from Split: Brač, Hvar, Vis, Lastovo and Korčula
A skipper's round trip from Split: Milna, Hvar, Vis, Lastovo, Korčula and Stari Grad, with a stop at Bol, plus distances, sailing times and how to adapt to the wind.
29 September 2026 · 3 min read
Do you need a sailing licence to charter a yacht? (Croatia, Greece, Italy, Spain)
When you need a licence to charter a boat, which licences are accepted, the licence-free limits country by country, and what to do if nobody in your group has one.
29 September 2026 · 3 min read
What is APA? The yacht charter costs nobody explains
APA explained by a professional skipper: what the Advance Provisioning Allowance pays for, how much it is, how the refund works, plus every other charter cost that isn't in the headline price.