If you require the services of a skipper, please notify Minas Yachting as soon as possible. All of the skippers we provide have been certified and have the required professional license. In general, they are fluent in English. If you have any particular requests for the skipper, please let us know as soon as possible. While you remain in command on board, the skipper is in charge of navigation and safety. Feel free to join him in the maneuvers; he’ll be glad to teach you the basics of navigating. The skipper sleeps on board, either in a separate cabin or in the common area, depending on the sleeping arrangements (saloon). Obviously, he, just like rest of your staff, must be included in your meals. Please note that the skipper is not responsible for cooking or dishwashing. A hostess (or a cook) can make meals, clean the saloon area, and your cabins upon request, and generally keep the boat neat.