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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: Must have valid yacht insurance accepted by flag state

Fuel isn't included — you return the tank full. This boat's ~70 HP engines burn roughly 5.6 L/h while motoring, so a typical week (about 3 h a day, ~21 h) works out to roughly 118 L ≈ €177 at €1.50/L — scale it to your own plans. Many skippers run one engine on passage to roughly halve fuel use — ask your operator if that’s fine for your boat.

No licence is required by Turkish law, but charter companies require proof of competence such as an ICC or RYA Day Skipper certificate.

We may appoint a captain to take the boat to sea if we have doubts about your competence to operate it. The skipper's fee would be paid by you, and in that case the charter can't be cancelled on those grounds.

You must stay within the navigation area set out in your contract. Sailing outside Turkish territorial waters falls outside insurance cover and is not permitted; going outside the agreed area can lead us to end the agreement.

You may not exceed the boat's maximum permitted capacity, and only those listed on the transit log may travel. You're responsible for the safety of everyone aboard and confirm they're fit to sail.

The boat must be used for legal purposes only. No racing, no night sailing unless necessary, no towing of other vessels except in emergencies, and no carrying of anyone not declared on the transit log.

Please avoid sailing in bad weather, and reef or fully drop the sails as needed so the boat isn't put under undue stress.

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