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Bareboat Qualifications
C & C Charters requires that the charterer acting as
captain be experienced and competent to operate a vessel equivalent to the charter
yacht. The individual must certify in the yacht charter agreement that he/she can
navigate utilizing nautical charts, and has a practical knowledge of seamanship,
boat handling and rules of the road. A charterer not meeting these qualifications
will be required to have an instructor on board ($250-$350/day) until such time as
the instructor feels the charterer is capable of handling the yacht. Many charterers
request a captain for instruction the first day, as they are moving to a larger
vessel, from a sail to power vessel, from single to twin screw, or from a flush
deck to flybridge helm. We want your charter to be safe, stress-free and enjoyable!
Reservations
Please call our toll free number 1-800-733-SAIL for availability of
the yacht of your choice. We will hold a tentative reservation for 10 days pending
the receipt of your deposit. Deposit required to book a charter is one/half the charter
fee, and may be paid by personal check, Visa or Mastercard. Upon receipt of your
deposit we will forward your Yacht Charter Agreement, resume form, orientation sheet,
directions and resort brochure.
Arrival
A C & C Charters' staff member will greet you upon your arrival for charter
and final payments will be collected. The on board orientation and check-out will
be conducted. Please note that prompt 4:00PM arrival for a night before boarding
will permit the on board orientation; the sea trial portion of the check-out will
be completed the following morning.
Check-out
We want you to be comfortable and knowledgeable aboard your Chesapeake Bay yacht charter.
Your orientation and sea trial will be conducted by a C & C Charters'
staff member. All vessel systems, operations and equipment will be reviewed. The charterer
serving as captain will take the vessel from its slip into the north channel, then
return and dock at the fuel dock to demonstrate competency in boat handling and
navigation. Our check-out captain will answer last minute questions, then you may
depart from the fuel dock to enjoy your charter.
C & C Charters receives telephone calls and monitors VHF channel 9 from
8:00AM until 5:00PM. Our answering machine is monitored after hours. Our chase boat is
available should you require on location assistance.
Security Deposit
A refundable security deposit is collected to insure against
losses or damages incurred during your charter. The amount is equal to the insurance
deductible for the vessel. We will return your security deposit within 10 days of
your charter less any charges for loss or damage.
C & C Charters takes pride
in the clean, well maintained condition of its yachts. It is expected that the
charterer will treat the yacht as his own and return it in the same condition. Any
damaged or lost items should be reported to C & C Charters immediately upon return.
Final Payments
The charter balance and security deposit must be paid by cash, certified check,
cashier's check, money order or traveler's checks upon arrival for
charter. Visa or Mastercard may be used for the charter balance, but not the security
deposit. Captain's fee, if required, is payable directly to the captain.
Special Requests
C & C Charters will gladly assist you with arrangements for
instruction, itinerary planning, linen service, airport pick-up, provisioning,
catering, or any other services you may want or require. This is your vacation,
and we will strive to accommodate you on your Cheasapeake Bay charter!
Cancellations
We realize situations may force you to cancel your charter. If we
receive written notice of cancellation at least 30 days prior to your charter date,
we will refund your deposit, less a $50 cancellation fee. For notice given less than
30 days, your deposit is forfeited if we cannot re-book your charter dates. If we can
re-book your dates, we will refund your deposit, less the $50 cancellation fee. A
change of dates is considered a cancellation. There is a $25 fee for returned checks.
Chesapeake Bay Charters - C & C Charters - 800-733-SAIL
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