Yacht

Sailing yacht charters take you afloat on the intoxicating waters of our planet on a memorable journey. The yachts used for these expeditions generally measure about 6 mts to a little less than 100 mts as vessels greater than this will conform to a ship. Yachts were primarily employed for chasing and hunting down pirates which was made possible due to its light weight and capacity to accelerate to higher speeds. However, their utility slowly changed for adventurous pursuits. Sailing as a means of recreation is quite popular in western countries while it is yet to catch up in India and other South Asian countries.

Classification: With regard to the length of yachts they are:

• Dry sailing yachts: These are less than 6 mts in length and are referred also as dinghies. They lack cabin space and are mostly used for short duration journeys on hourly or daily basis.
• Weekender yachts: They measure around 9.5 mts in length. They are characterized by the presence of two keels which enables them to be navigated even in shallow waters. With a small cabin, space inside these yachts is used optimally to accommodate cooking and sleeping areas as well, making them suitable for journeys limited to 2 or 3 days.
• Luxury sailing yachts: They are about 24.6 mts in length and they are equipped with advanced and sophisticated facilities. They have fully automatic controls and the sails are adjusted with computer powered manoeuvres. Communication is effected with the help of state of the art electronic gadgets.
• Cruising yachts: These are yachts ranging from 7 to 14 mts in length and they sport a complicated design. They are mainly used for private journeys. They have a single fin keel and a single mast, hoisted with a sail. Family cruises are best undertaken in these types of yachts. They have double decks, excellent seating spaces and cabins for private usage.

A well planned and executed sailing charter will definitely keep you asking for more! One absolute certainty in sailing is that you will never encounter potholes for sure!