Ships are a wonderful place. But also a wonderfully small and wobbly one. To make it as pleasant and safe as possible for everyone, we have a few basic rules:

Consideration and respect towards the entire crew:

– Sailing is teamwork, so please behave accordingly
– Offer help
– Quiet in the ship when sleeping
– Respect privacy when someone retreats
– Keep public areas tidy
– Participate in the life on board (washing up, cooking, helping)

Safety for boat and crew has top priority through

– Take the safety briefing seriously and follow it
– Listen to skipper and co-skipper, they always have the last word
– If you have any questions, rather ask one too many times before something happens
– NO alcohol, drugs or smoking on board
– If we have found our place for the night, alcohol can be drunk in moderation after consultation with the skipper.
– We reserve the right to cancel the trip in extreme cases if guests do not adhere to the rules and thereby endanger themselves or others.

Finally, we have a recommendation from many years of experience.

The less you have your cell phone or tablet in your hand, the more you get involved in the trip and the magic of sailing, and the more you spend with us in the here and now this week, the more impressive the experience will be for you.

Quick note: in warm sailing areas like the Mediterranean, you need far, far, far less than you think. Experienced sailors usually travel with just a small carry-on. On board, we provide bed linen and towels for all participants—so you don’t need to bring those.

Power: You’ll usually only get 220V from a socket in marinas, when we’re connected to shore power—otherwise not. There are often a few USB ports on board for charging phones, but it depends on the boat: sometimes more, sometimes fewer. And one more tip: try leaving your phone switched off in your cabin for a while. It saves battery—and gives you a better, more present time on board.