Question 1

Is this boat insured, and who pays for damage?

Accepted Answer

Yes — every boat on charter.boats is insured by its operator; we require it. The policy covers the vessel for fire, collision and third-party liability. You're only responsible for damage it doesn't cover, and that's capped at the security deposit. Operator terms: Lessee responsible for damages to furniture, equipment, supplies

Question 2

How much will fuel cost?

Accepted Answer

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~30 HP engine burn roughly 2.4 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 50 L ≈ €98 at €1.95/L — scale it to your own plans.

Question 3

Do I need a sailing licence in Italy?

Accepted Answer

The skipper needs a valid sailing licence and VHF certificate, ideally issued by their country of residence (an ICC is widely accepted).

Question 4

Can we bring a pet on board?

Accepted Answer

You may only keep an animal aboard with our prior consent, so please ask us before your trip if you plan to travel with a pet.

Question 5

Where can we sail and what is the boat allowed to be used for?

Accepted Answer

The boat is for leisure use only, within the agreed cruising area, and you may not leave Italian territorial waters without our permission. It may not be used to transport goods or passengers for business, and racing or sailing competitions require our written consent.

Question 6

What are the limits for bad weather?

Accepted Answer

Do not leave port, or head at once to the nearest safe shelter if already at sea, when wind and sea conditions reach or are forecast to reach Force 6 with waves over 2 metres. The skipper in command should not depart above Force 5 and must follow any port authority ban on navigation.

Question 7

Does the skipper need to be approved?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The person commanding the boat is subject to our approval and must hold a certificate valid in Italy. If we judge their skills insufficient for this type of boat, we may require a skipper we trust aboard at your expense; refusing this ends the agreement.

Question 8

Is there daily upkeep we are responsible for?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Ordinary maintenance during the charter is your responsibility, including engine oil, batteries, winches and sails, plus the usual cleaning aboard. Return the galley cooker and crockery perfectly clean, or a 100 euro charge applies on top of normal cleaning.

Question 9

About Sicily, Portorosa

Accepted Answer

Tucked between Milazzo and Capo d'Orlando on Sicily's Tyrrhenian coast, Portorosa is a purpose-built marina with around 650 berths handling vessels up to 35 meters — dredged out of nothing in the 1980s by private visionaries who essentially created a harbor from scratch.

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