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FEATURE EDITORIAL
CRUISING
WITH A
CAPTAIN
...It's easier than you think
Story and photos by | Zuzana Prochazka
N
ever chartered? No problem.
Here's how to plan, execute and
enjoy a vacation on a charter
yacht where life is easy and the sunsets
can't be beat.
DECIDE ON A CREWED OR BAREBOAT
CHARTER
A crewed charter means you have a
captain who manages the boat and maybe
a chef or mate as well. Crewed charters
ensure a safe and comfortable vacation
with most everything done for you. The
chefs are usually outstanding so if you're
a foodie, you'll be in heaven and you may
be able to pick up new recipes too. Larger
crewed yachts may also have a mate who
works with the captain and will do things
like getting toys (kayaks, SUPs, snorkel
gear, etc.) ready for you to use so you do
very little work.
Crewed charters mean you don't
need to know how to sail, how to operate
and land the dinghy, how to dock the
big boat, or how to manage water and
power usage aboard. You don't need to
know much about the prevailing winds,
incoming weather, shoal areas or how to
It's key to get all the details of how to use your onboard electronics.
read electronic charts or troubleshoot the
engines. That's the captain's job.
The more professional personnel, the
easier the charter will be, but also the less
private and more expensive. Some captains
may teach you, so you walk away
with the sense of being able to do a charter
on your own next time. Otherwise, you
8 CANADIAN YACHTING | OCTOBER 2022
can just relax and let the boat be someone
else's concern.
A bareboat means you'll be doing a
self-drive for which you must have at
least some experience. It's less expensive
than a crewed charter but you'll need
basic boating knowledge and it's best to
start with a smaller boat. Some charter

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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of Canadian Yachting October 2022

AT THE HELM: IT’S FUN TO HAVE FUN
FEATURE EDITORIAL: NEVER CHARTERED? NO PROBLEM.
FEATURE DESTINATION: THE OTHER VIRGIN ISLANDS – LESS TRAVELLED, MORE SPECIAL
DIY / TECH: THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER MAST STORAGE
THE PORT HOLE: OCTOBER 2022
POWER REVIEW: WELLCRAFT 355
SAIL REVIEW: J/BOATS J/9
DIY / TECH: GOING ELECTRIC
CROSSING THE LINE: THE PEOPLE WHO INVENTED BOATING TECHNOLOGY – PART 8
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - Intro
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - Cover1
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - Cover2
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 3
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 4
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 5
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - AT THE HELM: IT’S FUN TO HAVE FUN
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 7
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - FEATURE EDITORIAL: NEVER CHARTERED? NO PROBLEM.
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 9
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 10
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 11
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - FEATURE DESTINATION: THE OTHER VIRGIN ISLANDS – LESS TRAVELLED, MORE SPECIAL
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 13
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 14
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 15
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 16
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 17
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - DIY / TECH: THE UPS AND DOWNS OF WINTER MAST STORAGE
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 19
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - THE PORT HOLE: OCTOBER 2022
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - POWER REVIEW: WELLCRAFT 355
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - SAIL REVIEW: J/BOATS J/9
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - 41
Canadian Yachting October 2022 - DIY / TECH: GOING ELECTRIC
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Canadian Yachting October 2022 - CROSSING THE LINE: THE PEOPLE WHO INVENTED BOATING TECHNOLOGY – PART 8
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