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Making the Leap into Yachting For many people, if you truly love the ocean and cant get enough of it then yachting is the next step. The great thing about buying a yacht is that if you have enjoyed other forms of boating such as fishing or going on a leisurely cruise, you can do all of those things and more from the deck of your luxury yacht. Yachting adds a whole new level of pampering because unlike a smaller boat, it can serve as a home away form home so you can totally relax and let the stresses of life disappear. You will be amazed how even personal problems can be left on the shore for even a few hours out on your yacht.
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And when you return to the concerns of life and business, you will come back with a fresh view on the world and be able to tackle those problems with a new energy and vigor. When you do even something fairly routine but you do it on your yacht, it takes on a feel of the extraordinary and the elegant. A business dinner at your home is warm and intimate and effective. On your yacht you can have the identical business meeting and it becomes supercharged because just being out on the water in a luxury environment adds a feel of success and power to what you are discussing.
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The yacht can close the deal when that final push is needed and in doing so pay for itself in one evening. A fallacy about yachting that keeps a lot of people from taking that big step into becoming a yacht owner is that they have to know all about sailing and how to manage a boat on the open sea. There have been plenty of movies and news stories about yachting disasters to scare you out of owning your own boat if you think you have to be an expert seaman and manage every technical detail of the voyage yourself. This is simply not the case.
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Most yacht owners engage at least a captain if not a full yacht crew who are skilled in managing that sea craft and are also highly trained in what to do in the event of an emergency while you are away from port. Your friends who already enjoy yachting and the venue that is going to sell you your yacht can recommend services that provide such crews on an as needed basis so you can focus on simply enjoying your yachting experience to its fullest. Another approach to making the decision whether to buy a yacht all your own is to “try before you buy”. Of course you no doubt have been out on yachts owned by your friends or businesses with whom you are associated and that may be what has gotten the wheels turning on making this step into yacht ownership yourself.
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But you know from other areas of life that ownership is completely different from being a guest and just as owning a home is wonderful, you cannot understand it just from being in someones home. A middle ground is to charter a yacht for a few weeks and go ahead and take a step at being the skipper of that big luxury boat. You can go ahead and engage a pilot and crew who will be there to make sure your wishes turn into commands and to manage the ship because of their specialized skills. But because this is your yacht for this period of time, you not only will make all of the destination activities and what kind of things to offer your guests onboard, you will do all the planning and preparation for the trip.
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Your level of responsibility goes up as does your feeling of empowerment. As you stand out on deck watching the waves break over YOUR yacht, you can enjoy the feeling of power and success and ponder if you want to make the step to make this feeling permanent. Navigating the Marketplace for Yachts Anytime you make a major purchase, there is a process to go through to make sure you work through the marketplace intelligently. Large ticket items simply take more savvy to shop for than buying a loaf of bread or a magazine.
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And a yacht falls into that category. You want to be sure that this investment in a good yacht is the result of some careful considerations and you know what you are doing. The first step of getting just the right yacht is to take that image in your head and change it into a very real specification for what kind of yacht you want. The size of yacht and the primary means of propulsion are both anchor considerations because whether you get a yacht to sail or one that operates by motor propulsion will make a huge difference in the kind of yachting you do.
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Size does matter because even if cost is not a consideration, storage and comfort are. You know how many will be enjoying the yacht with you routinely and you want there to be plenty of room on the yacht so you can have that sense of luxury that is what yacht ownership is all about. Also if you are going to have a crew travel with you each time you go out, you have to provide space for them to live and work on board. The size of yacht will also have an impact on the overhead of managing it when it isnt out to sea.
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You will need to dock that yacht in a dock both between uses during the winter. Be sure you know what dock you are going to use and take a tour. Their ability to accommodate very large yachts may be limited. Also if you hope to move the yacht from one body of water to another, the size of the yacht will make that operation more difficult if you hope to put it on a trailer to take it from the Lake to the sea from time to time.
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As with buying a car, there is going to be differences both in reliability and quality and in design between the major yacht manufacturers. You dont just go out and buy “a car”. You go out to get a Lexus or a BMW because make matters. By spending time in the yachting world including boat shows, reading yachting magazines and browsing yachting websites, you can begin to form an opinion what make of yacht suits your vision of the perfect yacht.
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While you are developing your checklist for a good yacht, make sure you get a copy of the warranty for the yachts that have made your short list to make sure the maker stands behind their product. Working with a yacht broker is one of the best ways to navigate the marketplace for yachts because they know the ropes of buying new or used yachts and he or she can help you “kick the tires” and find the exact right fit for your yacht. Once your search has identified a yacht that genuinely gets you excited, dont be afraid to ask to take it out for a spin. Whether you are going to handle the yacht yourself or have it sailed by a professional skipper, you should get it on the water and put it through the typical maneuvers it must do so you can go on an outing and return safely.
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Dont just trust that the yacht owner or dealership can demo the yacht for you. Have your pilot go with you so he can determine if there is anything to be concerned about in how she handles on the open sea. If you are going to have the yacht customized, that will become part of the shopping process. References are invaluable when dealing with dealers or brokers because people who have bought before can tell you if the seller is able to take care of your needs or if there are things to look out for.
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But by getting oriented both to the features and attributes of yachts before you even start shopping and getting an awareness of warrantees and specifications of yachts, you will be able to check things out thoroughly during the shopping process and make a smart purchase of a yacht that can deliver on the dream of luxury boating for a long time to come. Romance on the High Seas In the movies and even in theater, one of the most exotic and romantic settings is on board a yacht. And if you are thinking about getting a yacht, you no doubt have already thought of the tremendous romantic potential owning this kind of seafaring love nest can be for your romantic life. But even if you just want to arrange a wonderfully romantic setting to pop the question or to celebrate an anniversary in a way she will never forget, you cant go wrong in chartering a yacht to cruise whether its to cruise the Mediterranean or just for a weekend of romance and excitement.
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Many yacht charter companies are notorious experts in how to give you a virtual heaven of romance in the package they can create for you to entertain your lover for an evening, a weekend or for an extended cruise. By chartering a small yacht to explore some romantic part of the world, you have complete control over your environment every hour of the day. Unlike a hotel or even a resort, your evening of lovemaking is not going to be disturbed by loud music from the bar or rowdy neighbors coming home drunk from a party. Out to sea your crew and captain will create an idyllic environment of romance for you and your sweetheart that introduces romance into every moment of the day on board from a delightful breakfast sailing by a stunning waterfall while you eat your eggs benedict from the deck of your yacht to a romantic dinner that would be worthy of a 1940s black and white romantic movie.
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Because your yachting experience will have been designed specifically for romance, you can chart a course to fit your mood for different romantic settings to keep your gal surprised and delighted every moment of this trip to remember. Imagine that after an afternoon frolicking on a remote beach that was discovered just for the two of you, your yacht captain takes you to a quaint Italian village where you can dine by candlelight and sample wines and other delicacies that can only be had in this setting. The ambiance and the sights and aromas of your romantic dinner will be so intoxicating you might feel in danger of being overwhelmed by it all. But after a romantic stroll down cobblestone streets, you dont have to seek out a quiet night club where only you and she will dance to soft music and candle light.
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While you dined, your yacht crew created that nightclub on your private yacht docked waiting for your return. As you gently cruise out to sea, you two can get lost in each other and the music of the night and take the romance to the next level on deck looking at the explosion of stars above and the light of the full moon on the waters of the Mediterranean. Every aspect of the yacht can be customized to fit your romantic designs especially the bedroom. There will be no honeymoon suite in any five star hotel in the world that will rival your private bungalow out to sea with nobody in miles except for the crew who you know have the discretion to stay away.
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The night is yours and you will feel like the world literally melted away and its just you and your lover and that yacht and the night of love. Taking a Yacht on the Mediterranean One of the great joys of including yachting in your plans for holiday each year is you can charter a yacht on a new body of water each year and discover the many sights and adventures available to you around the world. And of the many exotic and exciting locations, there may be none better than the Mediterranean. There is such a tremendous history to this body of water that is bordered by Asia, Europe and Africa.
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You can find references to the ancient cities that line the Mediterranean in history books that go back before biblical times so the time you spend ashore on your yachting adventure will be absolutely fascinating. But along with the history and culture of the metropolises around the Mediterranean, there is a so much beauty in the woods, the mountains, the deserts, the beaches and the forests that you can explore with ease with the mobility your yacht will give you as the entire Mediterranean becomes your playground. One of the reasons that the Mediterranean is such an ideal setting for yachting is that the passageway to the Atlantic Ocean is narrow so the tides are relatively calm. That means that you get the gentle movement of the sea under your yacht that is ideal for sleeping but the tides are not rough which can be uncomfortable for some in your party.
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For planning purposes, the best yachting weather in the Mediterranean is early summer when the weather is warm and dry. Later in the summer it is more humid and hot but that is still a delightful yachting experience as anyone can dive into the Mediterranean for a cooling swim any time they get the whim to do so. Another advantage of going a little earlier in the summer to yacht about the Mediterranean is that the locations you can visit are some of the most popular resorts in the world and early in the summer the crowds are not so huge. The options for finding fun and excitement in the great vacation spots all around the Mediterranean are astounding and you no doubt will not hit them all on your first trip.
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But thats ok, you can always go back again and again and each time have a new adventure in new places enjoying this paradise like yachting experience. One location that you could visit as easily as taking your yacht up to those magnificent beaches would be the French Riviera which many describe as by far the most exotic and exciting place of glamour in the entire Mediterranean. Two of the largest islands you can visit in the Mediterranean are Corsica and Sardinia and the diversity of breath taking shorelines and mountain locations to explore could keep you busy for your entire vacation. And by approaching these islands by sea from your yacht, you can have access to remote and primate scenes that will make you feel like you are discovering them for the first time.
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But whether you get to them right away or on a return yacht vacation, you will still have much of Italy, the southern tip of France, the Amalfi Coast or the many historic and inviting locations in Turkey. But your Mediterranean yacht vacation doesnt have to be go go go all the time. There may be no more idyllic scene that to simply drift under the warm Mediterranean sun just off the coast in the Atlantic waters and just let the tranquility of the environment calm you and refresh you as a vacation really should do. These moments of just putting your feet up and taking it the feast of sensations in this exotic location will make the Mediterranean one of your top yachting destinations for many years to come.
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The Definition of a Yacht There may have been a time when you did not know what the term “yachting” meant. In fact, the very definition of what makes a yacht different from other boats often escapes many people. For the yacht owner, there is probably no more frustrating experience than to be discussing this part of your life at a social gathering only to have someone respond “I know what you mean, I love my fishing boat.” The two could not be more different and the better people understand that, the fewer strange looks you will get when you tell your associates that one of your passions is “yachting”.
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Two things that are most often true of yachts is that they are mostly large boats and that they are primarily used for recreation. But despite some predefined notions of how yacht owners approach their passions, there is a lot of variety to how yachts are used recreationally. For one thing, yachting is split between those who enjoy yachting for the luxury of cruising the high seas in maximum comfort and those who love yachts for racing. Both approaches to yachting have strong populations and lots of support industry to feed the growing enthusiasm for yachting amongst the yachting population.
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Even within the luxury yachting set, there are distinctions in types of yachts and in how people go about enjoying this very diverse hobby. One big difference is between motorized yachting and sailing. There is a beauty to sailing that is undeniable. But sailing also is also more demanding and it has a lot of equipment and specialized skills that are called for to carry it off.
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But it is an addictive side of yachting that you can grow into. Many who love sailing yachts will start out sailing with a crew who are skilled at handing the rigs and then allow those talented sailors to teach the skill to the yacht owner. Another distinction of yachts is the level of involvement you might bring to actually operating the boat on open waters. A full crew yacht is one in which everything is done for you.
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This is the ultimate of luxury because not only do you have no concerns for the actually act of taking the yacht from here to there on the waters, you are pampered with every need and desire by a crew dedicated to your comfort and happiness. But if you want to get closer to the experience of running the boat yourself, you can go with a skipper only who can manage much of the details of the yachting but leave the “crew work” to you. And then for the ultimate in taking on the sea man to elements you can take out a “bare boat” yacht which means you do all the work. You can see there is a lot of variety in the experience you can have on a yacht and still call it a yachting excursion.
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But in all of these cases, the yacht is devoted to one thing, to giving you fun and pleasure and excitement. Whether its the thrill of a yacht race or you alone in your yacht exploring the coast of Africa and having the adventure of a lifetime, you are fulfilling a dream. And to most of us, that is what it means to own a yacht or even to charter one and feel like you own it. You are giving yourself the chance to realize a dream and have that singular experience of fun, happiness or relaxation on a luxurious yacht in a luxurious setting.
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What could be better than that? The Economy of Yachting Yachting is usually associated with wealth and luxury and with good reason. If you have a yacht or are thinking about buying one, that purchase is a way for you not only to reward yourself for great success but to make a statement about your success much as a good suit or a fine automobile might do. So while there may be “cheaper” ways to get some of the pleasures of yachting in less expensive boats or cutting corners, that is not why yachting has an appeal. The fact that it is a way to give back to yourself some of the rewards of your good work is part of the great thing about owning or even frequently chartering a yacht for a wonderful holiday with family and friends.
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If you did keep detailed records, you may discover that some of the economies that the lifestyle you will enjoy onboard a yacht do in fact save some money. But thats not the point. The real economies of yachting have to do with economy of time, of bother and of the conservation privacy and peace and quiet. Taking advantage of a personal yacht for your vacation or holiday travel has the effect of consolidating a luxury resort, a five star restaurant and a the most elegant limo service you can imagine all into one amazing location and doing all out on the most romantic and beautiful setting, the open sea.
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If you were already planning on going to an exotic location like the Greece or South America but you had a lot of locations you wanted to see and enjoy, there is a real economy to using a yacht to accomplish that goal because you will make your home on the yacht and not have to be constantly checking in and out of hotels and resorts and moving to the next destination. This could result in a very real economy of funding but of far greater value is the economy of time and energy. When you have just a few days or weeks set aside for your holiday, the time you have tied up with relocating to a new hotel or resort has no vacation value to it at all. You are fussing with baggage, taxi cabs, hotel lobbies and clerks and the general madness of mankind which is exactly what you wanted to get away from to have some rest when you are on your precious time off from work.
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A yacht is a natural moving resort. To go to the next city on your tour agenda, you simply let the skipper or pilot know that its time to go and then you just go to the deck and enjoy a margarita and watch the lovely scenery drift by as you are transported in complete comfort and luxury to the next stop for your holiday plans. In fact, if the trip might be a few hours, you can literally make arrangements for the transport to occur at night and sleep happily in your yacht bungalow and wake up ready to step off the yacht and start enjoying the next leg of your journey refreshed and happy. The same convenience is there for your dining pleasure.
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You always have the freedom to go into one of the beautiful cities along your tour route and indulge yourself in the fine dining that is unique to that area. But because you have a chef and a full crew eager to serve you the finest of dining experience on board the yacht, you never have to be anxious or in haste about rushing into town for breakfast, lunch or dinner. In fact, you will want to give yourself the pleasure of taking your breakfast deck side in your pajamas and robe as you watch the other ships lazily drift by or the far away shore and you enjoy your favorite foods out there in the sea air. By combining the ability to enjoy great meals, wonderful resort level accommodations, a crew who lives and breathes pampering you and the most relaxing way to travel from city to city and country to country possible, you are truly giving yourself the best economy possible.
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It is the economy of pleasure because your vacation is about relaxation and enjoyment as you have removed every reason for concern or anxiousness aboard your luxury yacht on the vacation of a lifetime. The Ultimate in Enjoyment There are unique things about taking a motor yacht charter that is totally devoted to luxury that are not like any other kind of vacation. That is because being the “skipper” of a luxury yacht out to sea has all the elements of a high seas adventure because your course is charted by the day and it could change in a moment notice depending on your whim. But at the same time because you have a crew on board whose mission in life is to pamper you and your guests, you have all the enjoyment of the finest resort but its all about you and its all “out there” on the high seas.
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This kind of vacation is as different from the “same old same old” kind of vacation as it can be. Unlike a vacation where you book every event on the itinerary from where you stay to the meals to the events, an adventure on a luxury yacht can be made up as you go along. And unlike “land locked” vacations where you can really only see and participate in things that are within a drive of your hotel, your adventure on the sea can take you far and wide and you can wander without a worry in the world as long as you are back to your starting point at the time you need to end the cruise and reluctantly head on home. Everything about life on a luxury yacht is about freedom and convenience.
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You can navigate your way to just about anywhere you want with no need for reservations or even to get to a particular restaurant at any given time. The operative word in luxury motor yacht is luxury. So you would carry a crew that would include the staff to operate the yacht, a captain as well as a chef, perhaps a masseuse or any other personnel to make this cruise the ultimate in enjoyment for you and your guests. You never really have to leave the yacht for every possible pleasure that will be provided for you on board.
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But because the yacht can cruise to some of the most exotic locations, exciting foreign ports and magnificent beaches, you can leave the ship and enjoy everything the world has to offer to return that night and be bathed in luxury all over again. Moreover, unlike a hotel experience, depending on how large the yacht you charter is, you can bring as many family, friends and lovers as you wish along on your luxurious vacation trip. Having that crew on board whose sole mission in life is to provide you with every possible luxury will be an extravagance that you will want to get used to. Your skipper will not only make sure the yacht is shipshape, safe and able to respond to your needs and wishes as you cruise from location to location but he will also serve as concierge so no matter how exotic your request, he can dispatch a crewman to shore to fulfill that wish or desire of you or your party.