What shall I take with me? I have been asked to skipper a charter yacht for a week.

[tudorsailor]

I have had my own yacht for some years. Now a friend is organising a group friends to make up a flotilla of charter yachts in the Ionian, and has asked me to skipper one. The crew will include novices and some who have sailed as crew before

So what shall I pack?

HandHeld VHF
Ionian Pilot and charts
RYA Competant crew book
Ginger & stugeron
Gaffer tape
Binoculars
..............................

TudorSailor

 

[Twister_Ken]

Nail scissors. Spare specs.

 

[fireball]

Definitely the HH VHF - encourage the other skippers to do the same - it makes communicating whilst mooring up so much easier.
If you have the charts then yes - if not then perhaps not worry - the boats should have charts on board. If you have a tablet and/or smartphone it may be prudent to get the charts on there - as it makes a convenient chartplotter.

Bottle opener ... you'll need one

Don't forget - you're skipper - that means you only touch the tiller/wheel when everything goes pearshaped!

 

[VicS]

I have had my own yacht for some years. Now a friend is organising a group friends to make up a flotilla of charter yachts in the Ionian, and has asked me to skipper one. The crew will include novices and some who have sailed as crew before

So what shall I pack?

HandHeld VHF
Ionian Pilot and charts
RYA Competant crew book
Ginger & stugeron
Gaffer tape
Binoculars
..............................

TudorSailor

Just sun-screen and a smile!

 

[laika]

Get the address of the charter company and mail them to ask what's on the boat. First charter I did there was very little on board. Second one I bought everything I needed and lugged it with me only to find the exact same pilot and charts on the boat, as well as hand held compass, binoculars etc.

Stugeron, sun cream and after-sun all good calls. Roll of gaffer tape and multitool you can't go wrong with (anywhere).

 

[webcraft]

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Ask if there are pillows and if not take one.


- W

 

[Davy_S]

A big hat and some polaroid shades, some crocs for paddling urchins hurt!

 

[laika]

some crocs for paddling urchins hurt!

In the whitsundays I believe the reverse applies

 

[Skylark]

Your knowledge, experience and a sense of humour. It's a holiday so your job is to make it fun, participative and enjoyable for all.

 

[sailorman]

I have had my own yacht for some years. Now a friend is organising a group friends to make up a flotilla of charter yachts in the Ionian, and has asked me to skipper one. The crew will include novices and some who have sailed as crew before

So what shall I pack?

HandHeld VHF
Ionian Pilot and charts
RYA Competant crew book
Ginger & stugeron
Gaffer tape
Binoculars
..............................

TudorSailor

Not that far to where your own yacht is then

 

[awol]

Don't forget - you're skipper - that means everything goes pearshaped only when you touch the tiller/wheel !

There! I've rearranged the words correctly for you.

 

[Fantasie 19]

I have had my own yacht for some years. Now a friend is organising a group friends to make up a flotilla of charter yachts in the Ionian, and has asked me to skipper one. The crew will include novices and some who have sailed as crew before

So what shall I pack?

HandHeld VHF
Ionian Pilot and charts
RYA Competant crew book
Ginger & stugeron
Gaffer tape
Binoculars
..............................

TudorSailor

Paracetamol/Ibuprofen....

 

[nimbusgb]

Euro's! A prepaid c/card is the way to go for restaurants and stuff. Unless of course you are getting paid in food and beer.

Honestly the Ionian you can sail about like a dinghy on a lake most of the time!

 

[LadyInBed]

12v battery crock clip to cigarette lighter socket adapter.
usb phone charger to above.
HH VHF charger to above.
Hi and Lo power torches.
I would also take a multimeter, but that's me!

 

[capnsensible]

Nothing. Its a charter boat.

My tip would be use what its got and enjoy yourself!!

(I have chartered boats and supplied them to customers too, still do....)

 

[horatio_nelson]

A pack of cards

 

[V1701]

12v battery crock clip to cigarette lighter socket adapter.
usb phone charger to above.
HH VHF charger to above.
Hi and Lo power torches.
I would also take a multimeter, but that's me!

Bang on, crew may be mutinous if they can't charge their electronic devices...

 

[michael_w]

Liar dice and a multimeter.

 

[Oyez Oyez!]

I once packed some flairs to take with me on a delivery trip.

The little man at the security gate started to open them before I shouted don't do that they're bloody dangerous... These days you would probably be arrested as a terrorist.

 

[KellysEye]

A 21 year old Swedish au pair with large assets is all you need Works for me.