A local skipper is necessary if you do not fulfil the bareboat criteria. Still, it is common for people to hire a local skipper just because they want to avoid all “captain’s duties” and enjoy carefree vacations or because they need a skipper/ guide to disclose hidden places and local customs. The skipper usually has his own cabin and WC/ shower while his food provisioning is the Charterer’s responsibility. His main job is to navigate, moor and look after the yacht and the crew giving priority to safety.
Keep in mind that in addition to the local skipper, a 2nd crew member (a cook or a hostess/ steward) can take care of breakfasts/ meals and -sometimes- tour information upon request.
Galazio Sailing is in the position to select, recommend and hire, on your behalf, a professional crew (Skipper, hostess or so) for as many days as you wish to. However, we are not a crew agent and we act without any surcharge or other fee. Facilitating such an arrangement between the Charterer and professional crew (Skipper, hostess etc) does not impose any responsibility on our side, arising from the performance of such crew or so.