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Frequently Asked Questions
What qualifications do I need to charter a bareboat
sailing yacht?
To charter a sailing yacht in Greece it is necessary
for two crewmembers (skipper and co-skipper) to have sailing
certificates proving their competence. If no such certificates are
issued in your home country, you will be required to present a
reference from your yacht club verifying your ability to sail. Also
the skipper and co-skipper will be asked to complete and sign an
official self-declaration form, stating their sailing competence.
Corfu Yachting will assist you with all the necessary formalities.
You may also be required to submit a sailing resume that will enable
us to assess your ability to sail in safety. Corfu Yachting reserves
the right to insist that charterers hire a professional skipper if
their sailing skills are not judged sufficient by Corfu Yachts’
staff.
What qualifications do I need to charter a bareboat
motor yacht?
For bareboat motor boats, both qualified crewmembers
(skipper and co-skipper) must present a license for motor boats. In
this case self-declaration forms are not acceptable. Corfu Yachting
reserves the right to insist that charterers hire a professional
skipper if their cruising skills are not judged sufficient by Corfu
Yachts’ staff.
If I need to hire a professional skipper?
Corfu Yachting is in the position to select,
recommend and hire on your behalf a professional skipper for as many
days as you wish. Even if you have experienced sailing, you may
still require the services of a professional skipper to make your
cruise more relaxing and benefit from the skippers’ local knowledge.
There is a set daily fee (€ 120 per day) for the professional
skipper regardless of the number of people on board. Please remember
that the professional skipper needs to be provided with his own
cabin, as he is obliged to sleep on board.
Which days of the week can I begin and end my
charter?
Sailing yacht charters begin and end on Saturdays for
multiples of seven days. In the low season period depending on yacht
availability this may be flexible. In this case Corfu Yachting will
try to accommodate your wishes for different days of the week and
uneven periods of time, such as a ten or twelve-day charter. Your
agent will advise you and discuss the possibilities.
What is the charters’ schedule?
All charters begin at 17:00 on the day of departure
(normally Saturdays) and typically end at 09:00 on the day of
arrival (normally Saturdays). However you will be kindly asked to
return to Corfu Yachting base on the last evening of your charter
(normally Friday evening). Corfu Yachting requires this valuable
time between charters to ensure that yachts are always delivered to
the next charter in perfect working order. If we can deliver your
charter yacht earlier on the day of embarkation, without
compromising our standards, we will, but this cannot be guaranteed.
What does the charter fee include?
Yacht prices are per yacht, per week, depending on
time of the year, regardless of the number of people aboard (subject
to the maximum number of berths). Charter fees include the cost of
yacht insurance and VAT.
Are there any additional charges?
The
following additional charges may apply:
• Deposit - The security deposit you choose to pay.
• Fuel - The yacht should be delivered topped up with fuel, which is
available in all C.Y bases.
• Port or Marina fees - This is a daily-base fee, which applies to
almost all ports in Greece with varied costs. This fee also applies
to yachts that do not leave Corfu Yachting base, or remain in base
for more than one day.
• Optionals - Any optional extras that you might have specifically
requested. (Inventory List)
Should I have a travel insurance?
In your own interest, you are strongly advised to buy
suitable travel insurance before leaving home, including
cancellation insurance to protect your booking deposit.
What types of security deposits are available?
Each Corfu Yachting vessel is comprehensively
insured, including third Party cover, beyond a deductible excess
figure. This amount is published in the price list for every yacht
in the fleet, under Security Deposit. You must indemnify the company
against such possible loss, for which you may choose to pay either a
Refundable Security Deposit or a Non - Refundable Damage / Loss
Waiver.
a. The Refundable Security Deposit
is held against the yachts insurance excess and, if there is no
damage or loss to the yacht or her equipment, this figure is
returned to you. Exception: for any loss or damage caused by gross
negligence or wanton or wilful misuse by the charterer or by any of
his party, to a value in excess of the Security Deposit amount, the
charterer will be held liable for the total amount of loss or
damage.
Normally, Corfu Yachting will refund the Security Deposit
immediately at the end of the charter. However, if any damage and/or
loss is extensive, the deposit or appropriate proportion will be
returned, if applicable, as soon as possible after full assessment
of rectifying such damage or loss has been made.
The
Refundable Security Deposit covers:
• Loss of or damage to the vessel or its tender or to
third parties.
• Loss of or damage to the equipment listed in the inventory and
given to the charterer at check-in.
• Costs incurred if the vessel is returned in an extremely dirty
condition.
• Cost of returning the boat to her prearranged harbour if the
charterer fails to do so by the scheduled date and time.
• Cost of refuelling if the boat is returned without refilled tanks.
b. Non-Refundable Damage / Loss Waiver.
This is a fixed amount depending on the type and size of boat and
duration of charter and is not refunded in any circumstances. With
payment of the Damage/Loss Waiver, the charterer is relieved of all
liability for loss or damage to the yacht, with the following
exceptions:
• Loss or damage caused by gross negligence by the charterer and/or
his party.
• Any loss or damage caused to the boat or her equipment by the
charterer or any member of his/her party while under the influence
of alcohol or narcotics.
• Cost of returning the boat to her prearranged harbour if the
charterer fails to do so by the scheduled date and time.
• Cost of refuelling if the boat is returned without refilled tanks.
Gross negligence
may include, but is not limited to:
• Sailing at night without all navigation lights functioning or
without sufficient watch on deck.
• Damage resulting from non-observance of instructions given during
the technical briefing.
• Damage resulting from non-observance, in accordance with good
seamanship, of protective measures against bad weather.
• Failure to have a competent person on the helm or supervising the
helmsman while the boat is under way.
• Failure to take reasonable seamanlike precautions to avoid danger
for both yacht and crew.
An additional, although much reduced, Security Deposit of € 380 is
payable when selecting the Damage Loss Waiver. The purpose of this
additional refundable deposit is to cover:
• Cost of returning the boat to her prearranged harbour if the
charterer fails to do so by the scheduled date and time.
• Cost of refuelling if the boat is returned without refilled tanks.
The payment of either the Refundable Security Deposit, or the Damage
/ Loss Waiver, is designed to cover only one incident of a
substantial nature at any one time, viz: in case of loss or damage
to equipment of significant value such as outboard engine or dinghy,
the charterer will have the right to an immediate replacement whilst
on charter, provided that the charterer pays a new Refundable
Security Deposit immediately upon receipt of replacement or repair.
Either form of security deposit is payable at the yachts base before
embarkation. Please note that, for a skippered charter, only the
Damage/Loss Waiver is accepted. For bareboat charters, Corfu
Yachting reserves the right to insist that the Refundable Security
Deposit is paid.
What should I bring with me?
Every vessel of the Corfu Yachting fleet is fully
equipped for charter. Apart from provisioning, stowing your personal
possessions, you could step aboard any Corfu Yachting vessel and
leave the dock without a further thought. The Inventory List
indicates how fully you can expect your yacht to be equipped. The
equipment varies depending on the size and the type of the yacht but
you need to take very little with you. You should bring your own
beach towels, sun tan lotion, sun hat and so on, but thats about it!
Do you provide boat briefings?
The charterer and his or her party will be given
general briefing covering the local cruising grounds. Questions
about navigation, anchorages, prevailing conditions, or any part of
the desired itinerary can be answered. A more specific boat briefing
aboard the yacht will then be given, covering all the operating
systems, including rigging, electrical system, water system,
windlass, stove, dinghy, outboard and emergency systems.
In case I want to cancel my charter?
Corfu Yachting will apply cancellation policy to
bareboat yachts as follows depending on the time-interval between
the booking confirmation and the cancellation date. An
administration fee of € 150 will be charged for bookings cancelled
after signing the contract and up to 90 days prior to embarkation.
a) For
bookings cancelled between 90 and 60 days prior to embarkation, 30%
of the total charter fee
b) For bookings cancelled between 60 and 30 days
prior to embarkation, 50% of the total charter fee
c) For bookings cancelled less than 30 days prior
to embarkation, 100% of the total charter fee
Corfu Yachting will return the cancellation fee, less the
administration fee, if the cancelled yacht is rechartered for the
same period, under the same conditions.
Where can I get more information?
For
specific sailing information, you will find the appropriate copy of
the “Greek Waters Pilot”, written by Rod Heikell, onboard all Corfu
Yachting vessels. For research before leaving home, the “Greek
Waters Pilot” is an excellent reading choice. It is published in the
UK by Imray Laurie Norie & Wilson Ltd.
Tel:
+44(0) 1480 462114.
Fax:
+44(0) 1480 496109.
E-mail:
sales@imray.com
Will you give me the chance to evaluate my experience with Corfu
Yachting?
Of course we will be giving you the chance to
evaluate your experience with Corfu Yachting, since what matters to
us the most is your opinion! After the end of the charter we will be
giving you a questionnaire to fill, which will give us the
opportunity to analyse your experience with Corfu Yachting. Issues
such as the condition of the boat, inventory, and service provided
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