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Yes.
Some sailing destinations can be reached by train, ferry or long-distance bus.
Examples: Baltic Sea, Sardinia, France, Croatia.
Insurance is not mandatory, but recommended:
- Travel cancellation insurance
- International health insurance
- Accident insurance
- Liability insurance
All travel information is available by e-mail and here:
https://sailwithus.de/gut-zu-wissen/anreiseinformationen/
You can find packing tips here:
https://sailwithus.de/gut-zu-wissen/packliste/
The crew usually meets between 2 and 4 p.m. in the marina or a nearby café.
From around 5 p.m., the skipper can board the yacht and carry out the handover. Meanwhile, the crew goes shopping.
Late arrival is possible in exceptional cases by arrangement.
Saturday is an organization day - sailing usually takes place on Sunday after the safety briefing.
A sports bag or hiking rucksack is best.
Please do not bring a hard-shell suitcase - there is no storage space for it and it is always in the way.
Recommendation: Packing list on the website.
YouTube:
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/5dPxMRSR9OM
- https://www.youtube.com/embed/JGboVfN5hVQ
After your booking, you will receive further information by email at regular intervals. This includes tips on packing, advice on meal planning, etc.
About a week before the start of the trip, we create a Whatsapp group where you can get to know each other as a crew and the skipper.
Approx. 5 days before the start of the cruise you will receive the final arrival information including a harbor plan and berth.
And then it's time to cast off!
That depends on the area.
An identity card is sufficient in most districts.
A passport is required for overseas destinations (Thailand, Caribbean, Seychelles, etc.).
Recommendation: Check current information with the Federal Foreign Office.
Yes, a WhatsApp group will be created in the week before your trip. You can discuss travel and organization there.
Yes, you will be provided with bed linen and a towel.
But bring another towel yourself.
A beach towel is not necessary - you jump straight into the sea.
