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 | Charter Rates & Time Period The rate is based on a weekly charter, consisting of seven (7) days and seven (7) nights and running from noon to noon. When you charter for more or less than a week, the charter fee will be pro-rated. Schedule permitting, your charter can commence and end on any given day. Multiple Week Discounts When you charter for two full consecutive weeks you receive a discount of 10% off the second week charter fee. When you charter for three full weeks, you receive a discount of 20% off the third week. Evening Boarding If the yacht you have chartered is available on the evening prior to the first day of your charter , you may opt to sleep aboard for a fee of $150.00. By boarding the evening prior, you avoid the hassles of unpacking and packing to stay in a hotel and gain the benefit of an earlier yacht orientation. Evening boarding is at 5:00 PM and the yacht briefing is at 9:00 AM the next morning. Security Deposit A refundable Security Deposit Check equal to the full yacht deductible, 1% of the hull value is required. Damages to the yacht caused by the charterer will be subtracted from the Security Deposit Check. The full amount, or the partial amount of the security deposit, will be refunded within ten (10) business days of the end of the charter. Reservation & Payment A deposit equal to 50% of the charter fee confirms your yacht reservation. The balance of the charter fee, along with the Refundable Security Fee and sleep aboard fee (if applicable) will be due 30 days prior to the charter. All payments need to be made by the charterer signing the Charter Agreement. Cancellation Policy The cancellation fee is $150.00. If you cancel your charter 90 days or more in advance of your charter, you will receive a refund of all deposits less then the cancellation fee. If you cancel your charter less than 90 days in advance of the charter, there will be no refund or credits given, unless the yacht is rebooked. In the event the yacht is rebooked by Bay Sailing for the same charter dates, you will receive a refund of all deposits less the cancellation fee. If the yacht is rebooked for only a portion of the charter dates, the deposits will be refunded on a pro-rated basis less the cancellation fee. Qualifying to Bareboat Charter The designated charter skipper completes the Charter Application / Sailing Resume form. Bay Sailing evaluates this information looking for solid experience on similar size yachts being navigated in similar waters to the Maine Coast. We will contact the boating references listed on the designated Charter Application / Sailing Resume and mail them a reference form to complete and return. During the yacht orientation / checkout, Bay Sailing will determine if a test sail is necessary. If so, an on the water sail test will be performed where the designated charter skipper along with his/her crew will be further evaluated. If after the test sail the designated charter skipper along with his/her crew is deemed unqualified, a hired skipper will be required at your expense and approved by Bay Sailing. The hired skipper may be required for the term of the charter and possibly for only a day to acclimate the designated charter skipper to the yacht and sailing area. Skipper If you would like to hire a professional skipper for your charter, we need to know in advance and approve of the skipper you hire. Skipper fees vary: $150.00 per day, plus meals, is the average. Skippers are hired and paid directly by the charterer and are not employees of Bay Sailing. Gratuity is at your discretion, 10% is customary. Traveling to Mid-Coast Maine The Camden-Rockport-Rockland area of mid-coast Maine is located four hours north of Boston and six hours from New York City. If you are flying, we recommend you make your arrangements through Carlson Wagonlit (800) 955-2021 or (207) 236-2020. Commercial flights land in Portland, Bangor and Owl's Head. Van service from Bangor or Portland can be arranged by Mid-Coast Limo (800) 937-2424 or (207) 236-2424. Directions to Bay Sailing's base at Sharp's Point South Marina in Rockland, Maine Route 95 North to Route 1 will bring you into Rockland on Park Street (move to the right lane). At the intersection of Park and Main Streets turn right onto Route 73 (South Main St). Continue South on Route 73 for approximately 7/10ths of a mile and turn left onto Mechanic Street. After 2/10ths of a mile, turn right to Snow Marine Park and the enterance to Sharp's Point South is immediately to your left. Our first-floor, corner office is in the building closest to the water. Our banner should be visable on the exterior. What's on Board Your yacht will be ready to sail with fuel, water and ice. All necessary galley equipment is provided including a lobster pot, #4 size cone coffee maker, matches, dish soap, two dish towels, and potholders. There will be a roll of paper towels, two rolls of toilet paper, and trash bags on board. Bay Sailing provides a blanket, pillow, sheets, towels, and face cloth for each person. Charcoal or propane are supplied for BBQ's. Please inquire for specific yacht inventory information. Charterers are responsible for leaving the boat clean and filling the fuel tank before departure. What to Bring Provisions, non-skid deck shoes or sneakers, a sweater or lightweight jacket, toiletries, a good book or two, camera and film, sunglasses, non-greasy/non-staining suntan lotion, and a hat and long pants if you desire maximum protection from the sun. You should bring your own foul weather gear, warm clothing and sunny disposition! |
