Sea_Lark
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Three weeks sailing holiday starts Saturday, from Fosdyke, and the tentative plan is to make for the Friesian Islands. However, when we will be there, or even if we get there at all, will depend upon the weather. We certainly won't fight easterly winds or forecast gales to go. Our only previous crossing to the Netherlands was on a whim. To us this is part of the essence of sailing.... no fixed plans, just go where the whim and weather dictate.
Before starting to sail, we regularly went on camping holidays on the continent. This meant we at least pre-booked ferries, so knew exactly when we would be abroad, if not precisely where, and so we always arranged travel insurance in advance. My question is, what do yachties do, with no set schedule? Do you take out medical insurance to cover all the period you 'might' be abroad, or not bother at all. Is the free medical cover available to us in the Netherlands sufficient anyway? Not that we are planning to need it! We are both fit and healthy. But unforessen accidents can sometimes lead to hefty bills.
So... advice please....
Before starting to sail, we regularly went on camping holidays on the continent. This meant we at least pre-booked ferries, so knew exactly when we would be abroad, if not precisely where, and so we always arranged travel insurance in advance. My question is, what do yachties do, with no set schedule? Do you take out medical insurance to cover all the period you 'might' be abroad, or not bother at all. Is the free medical cover available to us in the Netherlands sufficient anyway? Not that we are planning to need it! We are both fit and healthy. But unforessen accidents can sometimes lead to hefty bills.
So... advice please....