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Booking and Payment
After making the booking when do you need to pay for the yacht?
This is dependent on which event and which week you are going on. Read more here
What is the cancellation policy?
Once you have made your first payment if you decide to cancel we cannot guarantee you will receive a refund. However, we will put your yacht back online and make it available for other people to book. If we receive another booking we will be able to refund your money.
When does the crew list need to be filled out?
You must complete your crew list by the time that you complete your last payment.
Can we rent our own yacht through someone else but still join your parties?
To participate in The Yacht Week you have to book your yacht through The Yacht Week. The reason being it is very important we regulate the size of The Yacht Week. We only have a limited number of yachts a week and they are all available to book on our website. If we were to let people book yachts outside of The Yacht Week it is hard to monitor capacity and we would end up with too many people on our events.
What happens if I am on my own? Can I join someone else’s yacht?
Yes, this is possible but we do not provide a match making service. Therefore, the best thing to do is to leave a note on our Facebook Forum saying what week you want to go and normally someone trying to complete their crew will get back to you.
What is the most popular week?
All of the weeks are equally as popular and typically all get fully booked.
What is difference between the weeks?
Obviously the weeks differ depending on location, but in the same location all the weeks are the same. Just book the week that suits your availability.
Is it possible to book a yacht but not have the maximum capacity of guests?
Yes, this is possible but you will still incur the full cost of the yacht.
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Additional Costs
What are the extra costs per week?
Please look at the destination page as it is dependent on the country you are sailing in.
Do you have to buy The Yacht Week Wristband?
If you want to come to any of our parties during the week it is essential that you buy The Yacht Week Wristband. When on site you will be given a wristband. Admission to parties is only allowed after showing you wristband to the doormen.
How much is The Yacht Week Wristband?
You can find all the information about the wristband here.
What costs are we expected to cover for our skipper?
You are expected to pay for the skipper’s food and non-alcoholic drinks throughout the week.
Is food provided throughout the week?
No we do not provide meals. You buy the food and alcohol from supermarkets and cook for yourself on the yachts. Alternatively you can eat in restaurants.
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The Boat
How much room is there for luggage on the yachts?
There is not a huge amount of room for luggage on yachts in general. It is recommended that you use a soft bag, as it is easier to store without taking up space.
Is bedding and towels provided on the yachts?
Yes, bedding is provided along with the a shower towel per person but we advise that you also bring a beach towel for using during the day.
When is the check out of the yachts? What do we need to do before check out?
You need to check out of your boat before 9am on Saturday morning.
Before the check out, you need to take out all your baggage, trash and left over food/drinks. You just have to collect all the sheets and towels that you have used and put them in a pile in one of the cabins.
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Other Questions
If you are under 20 years old can you participate in The Yacht Week?
No you have to be at least 20 years old to come on one of our trips. This applies to all destinations.
When do you get assigned your skipper?
You should be assigned your skipper within a week of making your booking although sometimes it may take longer.
Where can you buy The Yacht Week clothing collection?
You can order through our online shop or buy it at an event in the summer.
What time should we arrive on the first day?
We recommend that you arrive around lunchtime in order to get all of your paper work and food shopping done in time to sail in the evening. You will not be allowed on your boat until 4pm, but it is good if you are ready to leave by this time. You will not be allowed to leave if you are not ready before sunset on your first day.
What day should we arrange to fly home?
You have to be back in the harbour on Friday evening. Every boat has to do a check out from their boat before 9am on Saturday. So you are free to leave any time on Saturday. If you have a really early flight you should do your check out on Friday evening.
