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Boat rental guides

Real prices, licenses, skippers, platforms, itineraries: concrete answers before you book.

• Saint-Malo or Granville: Which Base for a Boat Rental in the Bay of Mont-Saint-Michel?Chausey, the Rance, Cancale and Europe's biggest tides: two historic ports share the same Norman-Breton gulf. What each base really offers a charterer.
• Fréjus or Saint-Raphaël: Which Base for a Boat Rental Facing the Estérel?Two neighbouring ports at the head of the same gulf, one shared playground — the Corniche d'Or, the Dramont, Agay. Atmosphere, waters and boat types: what really separates the two bases.
• Using a Winch on a Charter Sailboat: The Technique That Keeps Fingers Out of the WayWrap direction, number of turns, easing under load: the winch is the most mishandled piece of gear for first-time charterers. The routine that keeps your hands safe.
• Mljet by Boat: Croatia’s Salt-Lake National Park, Between Dubrovnik and KorčulaTwo saltwater lakes linked to the sea, a Benedictine abbey on a tiny islet, harmless resident jellyfish to swim among: the guide to visiting Mljet National Park on a rented boat.
• Total Solar Eclipse, August 12 2026: Watching It From a Boat in the BalearicsMenorca, Mallorca, Ibiza: on the evening of August 12, 2026, a total solar eclipse sets over the Balearic Islands. Exact timings, eye safety, and why a boat offshore changes everything.
• Renting a Boat at Cap Ferret: Arcachon Bay, the Dune du Pilat, Île aux OiseauxFrom Arcachon, Le Canon or Andernos, explore Cap Ferret by boat and see the Dune du Pilat from the water: tides, the passes, licence or licence-free, budget.
• Pelagos Sanctuary: The Rules to Follow When You Encounter Cetaceans in the MediterraneanBetween Toulon, Nice, Corsica, Sardinia and Liguria: the Pelagos Sanctuary protects fin whales and dolphins. Speed, distance, viewing time: the full rundown.
• Renting a Boat in Albania: Saranda, Ksamil, Vlorë, the Alternative Next Door to GreeceThe Albanian Riviera, Ksamil's islets, the Corfu channel right next door: what to know before considering a boat rental on the Albanian coast.
• Declaloc 2026: Does This New French Rule Affect Boat Rental?A mandatory registration number, a declaration to the town hall: what France's 2026 Declaloc reform changes, and why it does not apply to a standard sailing charter.
• Trimming a Motorboat: The Small Move That Saves FuelTrim up, trim down, hull attitude: how to correctly trim a planing motorboat to gain comfort and cut fuel consumption.
• Power Catamarans: Why This Twin-Hull Motorboat Wins Over More RentersTwo hulls, less heel, less fuel: what sets a power catamaran apart from a classic motorboat, and when to choose one for a rental.
• RIB or Day-Cruiser: Which Boat Should You Choose for a Day Trip?Puncture-proof tubes versus a closed hull, speed versus comfort: what really sets a RIB apart from a day-cruiser for a day-charter rental.
• Dénia or Valencia: Which Base to Choose for a Boat Rental on the Costa Blanca?A marine reserve at Cap Sant Antoni versus a major historic port next to the Albufera: comparing Dénia and Valencia for a boat rental.
• Quiberon or La Trinité-sur-Mer: Which Base for a Boat Rental in the Morbihan?A peninsula facing the Atlantic or Brittany's sailing capital sheltered up the Crac'h river: how to choose your base for a rental in the Morbihan.
• Calvi or L'Île-Rousse: Which Base to Choose for a Boat Rental in Balagne?An exposed Genoese citadel versus a more sheltered small harbour: how to choose between Calvi and L'Île-Rousse for a boat rental in Upper Corsica.
• Renting a Boat in Vannes: Sailing the Gulf of Morbihan From the PrefectureVannes, gateway to the Gulf of Morbihan: oyster market, ramparts, Conleau island, and the tidal currents to know before casting off.
• Accessible Boat Rental: Sailing With a Wheelchair User or Reduced MobilityPontoon access, boarding, flat-deck boats, skippers: what to check before booking a rental accessible to passengers with reduced mobility.
• The Furling Genoa: Unfurl, Reduce and Trim Without Jamming the DrumThe headsail of charter sailboats rolls in and out from the cockpit. Furling line, sheet cars, reducing in strong wind: the complete manual.
• Fenders on a Rental Boat: How Many, Where, and How to Tie ThemNumber, height, the right knot, special shapes, when to bring them in: everything a charterer should know about fenders — the best insurance for the deposit.
• Cherbourg Harbour by Boat: Sailing Europe’s Largest Artificial Roadstead19th-century breakwaters, entrance passes, Port Chantereyne, Cap Lévi and the Alderney Race: what Europe’s largest artificial roadstead offers boaters — and where to rent nearby.
• Going Through a Lock on a Rental Boat: Tides, Wet Basins and TechniqueSaint-Malo, Deauville, Honfleur, Arzal: on the Channel and Atlantic coasts, locks are part of the voyage. Tide-based schedules, hand-held lines, turbulence: the manual.