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Bareboat and Skippered Yacht Charter
Heating is fitted to many of our yachts making sailing out of season more comfortable
Additional days will be charged at half of the weekend rate, and any charter incorporating a UK bank holiday will be charged at the high season prices plus 70% of the weekend rate for a 4 day weekend and 35% of the weekend rate for a 3 day weekend. Yachts are insured for cruising purposes only, no form of racing or competitive sailing is permitted. Charter supplements are subject to availability and must be confirmed at the time of booking.
What qualifications or experience do I need to charter? We do not ask for specific qualifications for bareboat Skippers. However we require that the Skipper has an RYA Day Skipper Practical certificate or equivalent experience, in addition to some recent chartering experience. There should also be at least one other competent person on board. What time can I pick up the boat? Weekend charters run from 1800 Friday to 1600 Sunday, 7-day charters are from 1800 to 1600 on the same day a week later. Midweek charters begin at 1200 Monday and end at 1200 Friday. What do I need to bring with me? The yacht will be prepared for you with full tanks of diesel and water, as well as sufficient gas for your charter. All safety and navigation equipment (except lifejackets for children) including charts covering the Southern North Sea are provided. You will need to provide all of your food and bedding. Waterproof clothing is available for hire. Do I need to pay a security deposit? We ask for a security deposit of £600 to be paid either by credit or debit card on arrival at Shotley Marina, or by cheque 14 days prior to the charter. You will be given the opportunity to inspect the boat for damage and check the inventory onboard. If the charter is without incident then the security deposit will be returned within 14 days of the end of your charter. What happens if I damage the boat? Accidents do happen. We ask that you bring any damage, or loss of equipment to our attention as soon as possible so that we can arrange for repair or replacement. We will discuss with you the costs which will be taken from the security deposit. What equipment is supplied with the boat? All our yachts comply with and exceed MCA requirements for commercial vessels. Whilst there is some variation in the type of equipment carried on each yacht all of our fleet carry the following equipment as a minimum.
If you require additional equipment, for example, child's lifejackets, spinnakers, outboard motors etc. please contact the Britannia Sailing office. We will be pleased to accommodate any special requests, a small charge may be made.
Have you considered placing your yacht into charter management? In addition to knowing that your boat will be cared for, you will receive a regular income. When you want to use your boat she will be ready for you, checked, cleaned and with full tanks, ready to sail. Click here for more information |
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01473 787019
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Location Map
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The East Coast
offers the yachtsman an idyllic and unspoilt cruising ground. The
Suffolk and Essex coastline with thier various creeks and estuaries provide sheltered cruising with a variety of
overnight anchorages, all of
which remain uncrowded and peaceful throughout the
season. Britannia’s
base at Shotley Marina near Ipswich has an unrivalled location as one of the only
marinas offering you direct
access to the open sea complimented by easy access to
excellent estuary sailing waters. Our
base at Shotley is also ideally placed for those who wish to cruise
further afield to the coasts of France, Belgium and The
Netherlands. Oostende, with all its gastronomic delights and world famous
beers, is only 80 miles from Harwich Harbour. From
Shotley crossing to the continent can also be made in easy stages via
Ramsgate, which is only 30 miles from Calais.
From Shotley Marina you have instant
access to Harwich
Harbour and the sheltered waters of the Rivers Stour and Orwell. The
River Stour leads up to the town quay of Mistley, with its famous swans.
You can moor here when the
tide serves, and go ashore to explore the lovely town
of Mistley. The river Orwell winds up past historic Pin Mill to the
country town of
Ipswich, where you will find two modern marinas and all the facilities
of a major town. Both rivers
have a wide selection of marinas, moorings and
anchorages.
Turning to
port out of Harwich Harbour will bring you to the River Deben. Its
shingle banks at the entrance make way for an enchanting river that
affords good sailing
all the way past Ramsholt and Waldringfield up to the old Suffolk town
of Woodbridge with its working tide mill, art galleries and Coffee shops.
A little further up the coast
are the Rivers Alde and Ore, where the tide sweeps you
past the birdwatchers’ paradise of Havergate Island up to the
picturesque old town of
Orford with its historic castle. Further
on you come to Aldeburgh, a very fashionable seaside resort, with several
high-class dining establishments. The famous music school and home of
the Aldeburgh music festival is nearby at Snape Maltings, which is
accessible by boat on
the tide.
Back out to
sea again, you continue North to Southwold the home of Adnam’s brewery,
and beyond that lies Lowestoft, which can be reached in one tide, and
where you will find a warm
welcome in the Royal Norfolk and Suffolk Yacht Club
Marina. To the South of
Harwich, the Walton Backwaters (the setting for Arthur Ransome’s book
‘Secret Water’) provide many creeks to explore
and anchor overnight. You
may even spot Ransome’s boat the ‘Nancy Blackett’ local to these
waters. Going South the River Colne takes you to the Roman
town of Colchester Britain’s oldest recorded town. Further on, up the
Blackwater you may cruise to Maldon to see the old
Thames Barges moored in front of the ‘Jolly Sailor’ or shop in the
town five minutes walk from the quay. A few miles further South
you could sail up the River Crouch to the renowned sailing town of Burnham
on Crouch. A walk along the waterfront will
bring you to the doors of world famous yacht clubs. Across
the Thames Estuary lies the River Medway and the historic dockyard in
Chatham. You may wish to sail further up the Thames
to London, staying overnight in St Katherine's dock. Located next to the
Tower Bridge, St Katherine's dock is ideally situated
to take advantage of London’s attractions. Why not take in one of the
cities top shows or just relax on deck with a drink and
watch the world go by.