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The idea of a Croatia yacht charter is very exciting and probably excites many an avid sailor especially because it is far from the regular run-of-the-mill activity. Not only does it make for an exciting sailing holiday, but also provides the adventure and challenge that one could possibly look for, without being too expensive or dangerous. However, before you actually set to sail, there are a number of things that you need to know about a yacht charter in Croatia. Perusal of the following shall help ensure your sailing holidays Croatia safe and hassle free. - LicensingFor a Croatia yacht charter, it is important to get the licensing done and abide by the regulations. You do need a skipper's license, as well as a VHF one. These are mandatory, if you want to sail the vessel on your own. However, if you do not have both of these, then you can hire a skipper at an additional price. You can negotiate this price with the organizing company, and just provide him food and a place to bunk for the entire duration of the trip. The rest will be included in the charge. You will also need a separate license if you want to fish. Since this is considered leisure sport, it does not fall under the category of commercial fishing. It comes at a certain charge that varies depending on how long you want to fish. For a Croatia yacht charter, a single week costs around 6,200 Euro, and is almost double if you want it for two weeks. - FacilitiesAll the boats that are normally a part of the Croatia yacht charter are fitted with 12V power outlets. The larger cruisers have 600 W inverters, and additional power sockets can be accessed when you moor the boat into the marina. The boats are usually fitted with a host of electronic equipment that includes refrigerators, televisions, water heaters, and other modern facilities to make your stay comfortable. After all, sailing Croatia is quite luxurious and not like any regular sailing trip. It is important to remember that there is something offered for every kind of budget, and cheaper and less extravagant options are also available, if you are looking for them. - CrewAs part of the procedure for your Croatia yacht charter, it is important to submit a list of the crew or the passengers who you plan to take onboard before you set sail. This would include not only their names and contact details, but also the next of kin to be contacted in case of any emergency. This is just a safety precaution, and is useful at the time of an emergency. If you make changes in your crew mid-way through the sailing expedition, then you should inform the office of the same, and they will make the required changes in their system.
This Article Has Been Published on Fri, 14 May 2010 and Read 249 Times