Sailing In Comfort With Trawler Charters

January 30, 2010 by admin  
Filed under Sailboats

The trawler is an awesome boat.  It is known for its roominess and stability.  The next best thing to owning one would be to do a trawler charter.  It is a great way to sail along some of the wonderful coastlines on earth.  Trawler charters are available in the Pacific Northwest and in Florida.  You can also hire a trawler charter in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean or in Australia.

Trawler charters have yachts available in various lengths.  One of the most comfortable is the 43 foot luxury yacht charter.  It is luxurious and spacious.  While sailing you can watch TV on the flatscreen in the large main salon and enjoy dinner served from the fully equipped galley.  Above, there is the spacious flybridge with a bimini cover for added protection from the sun.

As many as three couples or a large family would comfortable accommodated.  The three staterooms and two heads, each with its own shower would allow everyone there own space.  For recreation, there is an aft deck for sunbathing or fishing. There you will find a large swim platform accessible by the expansive transom door.

A luxury trawler charter is unlike any other vacation and would rate at the top of your list of travels. To insure a successful trip there is a certain amount of planning involved.  Travel to and from the location of the vessel would have to be coordinated.  Some chartering companies will do this for you for an extra fee.

Maybe you are a sailor in your own right, with many hours of experience.  If so, you can do a bareboat charter putting yourself at the helm.  To qualify, most charter companies require prior approval after viewing your sailing record.  This is a great way to save money as well as allowing you to alter the itinerary whenever you wanted.

Most of us go on vacation to kick back and relax.  All trawler charters have experienced captains whose resumes are impeccable and available for you to review.  They know the vessel well as well as all the locations you will be visiting.  Leave all the worries to them while you enjoy the view.

The captains will follow a pre-planned itinerary, although you can request to alter it a bit, time allowing.  He is very familiar with all the ports of call and will recommend things to do and direct you to points of interest or restaurants where you can enjoy a meal ashore.

In the Pacific Northwest, for example, you would sail around the San Juan Islands and explore the Puget Sound.  You would keep watch for bears, whale, deer and eagles.  You catch your own fresh crab, gather muscles and oysters, bird watch, fish or just relax.

You can dine ashore or use the galley and dining facilities on the trawler.  You can remain aboard your comfortable trawler charter at night, in the privacy of the spacious cabin, or stay ashore at your own expense.

Common trawler charters charges would be: the fully equipped trawler, all the linens and towels, the captain, free use of the galley, as well as fuel and dock fees.  Any restaurants or hotels ashore as well as taxes are extra.  You are allowed to bring your own food and beverages and use the galley.