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Boat rental guides

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

• The International Certificate of Competence (ICC): what it's for when renting a boatWhat the ICC actually is, why some overseas charter bases ask for it alongside a French boating licence, and what to check before a bareboat charter.
• Reefing: reducing sail at the right moment on a charter yachtWhen and how to reef, roll in the genoa, pick the right moment: the guide to reducing sail safely on a charter yacht, without stress or being over-canvassed.
• How much chain to let out: the right anchor scope to hold well3:1, 5:1, 7:1 scope, water depth at high tide, seabed type: how much chain or rode do you really need on a rental boat to hold without dragging?
• Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue and Tatihou by boat: Vauban towers and oyster bedsTatihou island and its UNESCO-listed Vauban towers, oyster beds, Cotentin tides: the guide to sailing around Saint-Vaast-la-Hougue by boat from Granville.
• Cap Fréhel and Saint-Brieuc bay by boat: cliffs and seabirdsPink-sandstone cliffs, a bird reserve, Fort la Latte: the guide to sailing along Cap Fréhel and Saint-Brieuc bay by boat from Saint-Malo.
• Houat and Hoedic by boat: the wild islands of the Mor BrazWhite-sand beaches, the Grande Île anchorages, a Natura 2000 reserve: the guide to reaching Houat and Hoedic by boat from Quiberon or La Trinité-sur-Mer.
• Split or Trogir: which base to rent a boat in central Dalmatia?A big city and a big fleet versus a compact marina beside the airport: how to choose between Split and Trogir to rent a boat in central Dalmatia.
• Trapani or Palermo: which base to rent a boat in western Sicily?Egadi islands, Zingaro reserve, San Vito Lo Capo, the Sicilian capital: how to choose between Trapani and Palermo to rent a boat in western Sicily.
• Naples or Salerno: where to start for the Amalfi Coast by boat?Positano, Amalfi, Capri, the gulf islands: Naples or Salerno, which base to rent a boat and reach the Amalfi Coast without wasting time?
• Alcúdia or Cala d’Or: which base to rent a boat in Mallorca?Sheltered bay in the north, turquoise coves in the south-east: how to choose between Alcúdia and Cala d’Or to rent a boat in Mallorca, based on your crew and the weather.
• Cannes or Antibes: which base to rent a boat on the French Riviera?Lérins islands, Cap d’Antibes, berth prices, access from Nice airport: how to choose between Cannes and Antibes to rent a boat on the French Riviera.
• Renting a boat for Christmas and New Year: the Caribbean and Canary Islands’ reverse high seasonWhile the Mediterranean hibernates, the French Caribbean and the Canary Islands enter their peak season. What to know before booking a boat over the holidays.
• Renting a boat in Halkidiki: Sithonia, Kassandra and the Mount Athos maritime exclusion zoneSithonia and Kassandra, the two Greek peninsulas where you can rent a boat without a licence less than an hour from Thessaloniki, and the 500-metre rule that protects neighbouring Mount Athos.
• Long-term boat rental: what the platforms actually offerSeveral weeks, a month, a whole season: what Boataround, SamBoat and Click&Boat really allow, and where the true long-term rental market begins.
• Renting a boat on Réunion Island: the Saint-Gilles lagoon and the shark riskSamBoat and Click&Boat both list boats on Réunion Island, between the sheltered Saint-Gilles lagoon, humpback whales in the austral winter, and strict rules around the shark risk.
• Corsica or the Balearics: where to book your first sailboat charter?The Scandola nature reserve, Formentera's turquoise water, short hops between anchorages: Corsica or the Balearics, which to choose for a first week under sail?
• Malta or Sicily: which base to pick for a boat rental in the central Mediterranean?The Blue Lagoon at Comino, UNESCO-listed Valletta, the Aeolian or Egadi islands: how to choose between Malta and Sicily for a central Mediterranean boat rental.
• Zadar or Split: which base to pick for a boat rental in Croatia?Sea organ and the Kornati in the north, Diocletian's Palace and the central islands in the south: how to choose your departure base between Zadar and Split.
• Hvar or Korčula: which island to pick for a boat rental in Croatia?Nightlife and lavender fields on Hvar, vineyards and a quiet old town on Korčula: how to choose between Croatia's two most requested Dalmatian islands.
• Bed linen kit and final cleaning: what's not always included on a weekly sailboat charterOn a weekly sailboat or catamaran charter, bedding and end-of-charter cleaning are often separate options from the listed price. What to check before booking.
• Noise and music at anchor: etiquette between rental boatsVHF reserved for safety calls, amplified music, generator noise: the sound etiquette to observe between neighbouring boats at anchor.