Step by Step
Charter Vacation Planning
Easy, Organized and Customized
Shannon will take you step by step through the planning and booking phases of your next charter
To Book a Charter:
Call 866-469-0912
Email Shannon
PLANNING PHASE
Her goals are to help:
- educate you on your options and the TOTAL cost of your charter
- select the right destination and type, age, and availability of your yacht to match your sailing experience, # of guests, budget, and desired vacation experience
- inform you about your destination, how to get there, and set expectations for your experiences on and off your dream yacht
BOOKING PHASE
Her goals are to confirm:
- your charter reservation with a signed charter agreement and a deposit
- your flight plans, transfer to base, accommodations, provisioning and menu preferences, (sailing resume if applicable) and request for options discussed in the planning phase and make sure that all the associated paperwork is submitted to the Dream Yacht Charter Base
- your expectations and meet and exceed them through clear and concise follow-up and communication
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Associations and Instruction
GreenFlashSail.com: Receive ASA 101 Bareboat Chartering and ASA 114 Catamaran Certification in a casual teaching environment and learn intermediate and advanced sailing skills during the perfect vacation.
American Sailing Association: Sets standards for sailing schools, instructors and students. Phone: 310-822-7171.
International Sailing Federation: As the controlling authority throughout the world, the ISF promotes the sport of sailing, establishes and supervises the rules regulating sailboat racing, organizes the Olympic Sailing Regatta, and arranges regattas, races, and competitions. Phone: 44.23.80.635111.
Royal Yachting Association: British organization that promotes the interest of pleasure boaters from threat of restriction. Also designs and monitors extensive training. Phone: 44.23.8062.7400.
United States Sailing Association: national governing body for the sport of sailing and sailboat racing in the U.S. Phone: 401-683-0800.
Books
Cruising Fundamentals, by Harry Munns
Steve Colgate on Sailing, by Steve Colgate
Sailing Fundamentals: The Official Learn-To-Sail Manual of the American Sailing Association and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary, by Gary Jobson
Magazines
Cruising World: written for all those who explore the world's oceans, bays, lakes and rivers under sail, from small trailer-sailors to large, ocean-going yachts.
Sailing World: focuses heavily on technique and includes expert how-to articles.
Sailing: national magazine known for its photography and is intended for the serious sailor.
Sail: comprehensive magazine that features tips and worldwide sailing news. Includes a buyers guide to new boats. |
