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Plan your next
sailing holiday.

Choose the right boat, bring the right people and feel ready to step aboard. Practical guides from your first idea to your departure day.

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Start with the trip
you want.

Work through five simple decisions, then explore the operators that fit.

Help me choose a charter
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Choose your charter

Start with the people, the boat and who takes the helm.

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How to Choose an Australian Sailing Charter

Find the right charter for your crew

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Charter Types in Australia

Who sails the boat? Start here.

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Bareboat Charter Guide

Your boat, your crew, your preparation

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3 min read

Skippered and Crewed Charter Guide

Let a professional take the helm

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3 min read

Choosing a Monohull, Catamaran or Tall Ship

Compare the space you will actually use

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Make it your kind of trip

Plan around your crew, your occasion and the season.

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Families, Couples and Group Charters

A boat that works for everyone aboard

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Corporate, Racing and Team-Building Charters

Build a team through time under sail

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Weather and Sailing Seasons

Choose a season, then check the forecast

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Get ready to go

Sort the briefing, packing and booking questions before departure.

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Qualifications, Charter Resumes and Briefings

Prepare for the operator’s assessment

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Booking and Contract Checklist

Get the important details in writing

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Provisioning, Catering and Packing

Pack light and plan meals that work aboard

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Safety, AMSA and Commercial Vessel Rules

Ask the right questions before boarding

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Charter Inclusions and Booking Questions

Know what your charter includes

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Find a clear answer

Common questions and how we research the directory.

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Australian Sailing Charter FAQ

Answers to the questions people ask first

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Directory Methodology and Verification

Understand the evidence behind a listing

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Put your plan on the map

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