Beginner bareboat checklist 2025 – Documents, skills and safety

Tick through this checklist to start your first bareboat charter with confidence.

Documents

• Skipper licence and VHF (where required).
• Passports, travel insurance, crew list.
• Charter contract and security deposit.

Skills & drills

• MOB procedure, reefing, stern‑to berthing.
• Anchor setting and scope.
• Night sailing policy (usually not allowed).

Tools & apps

• Nav apps (Navionics), offline charts, headlamp, power bank.
• Weather sources (Windy, Meteo) and local notices.

Provisioning

• Water, snacks, fresh produce, ice.
• Early marina stop or provisioning delivery.

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