Routine maintenance of a boat will prolong its life and keep you safe. Follow this checklist to make sure all the elements are still working.
When you charter a boat, it is necessary to do some prior sailing checks, so that the experience is truly unforgettable in the best sense of the word. You don't want your holiday to turn into a horror movie.
There are a number of factors to take into account and pre-sailing checks that are essential before weighing anchor, and that's why Blue Ocean Ibiza tells you what the checklist is to ensure a perfect few days.
It is also important because you don't know the boat, and you will have to familiarize yourself with it in a short time.
What navigational checks to make before departure
If you charter a boat and go out without having made any checks for sailing, and it turns out that the boat has a breakdown, this can be a serious problem far from the coast.
It is essential to check the general condition of the boat to avoid unpleasant surprises. With Blue Ocean Ibiza, these checks are carried out regularly and rigorously, so you never have to worry about the condition of your boat for hire in Ibiza.
Check the weather forecast
You can check the weather forecast on the Internet for the days you plan to go sailing. It is essential to do so, as going out in bad weather is a great danger and an unnecessary risk.
If you decide to rent a skippered boat with us, you won't have to worry about these details: the captains of Blue Ocean Ibiza are familiar with these tools and will always offer you the best routes and anchoring places, taking into account the weather conditions.
Fuel tank
You should check that the fuel tank has enough fuel to get you there and back and to do the route you want to do. If you find that there is not enough fuel, you should contact the rental company.
You can also make sure you have at least half a tank more, so that you don't run short in the middle of the journey.
Life jackets
This is undoubtedly one of the most important pre-sailing checks because it involves the safety of those on board.
Every crew member must have an approved life jacket, and so must every person travelling. They must be within easy reach and properly marked.
Communication equipment
Can you imagine being far away from the coast and not being able to communicate with the mainland? That's why it is essential to carry out navigation checks and test all the boat's communication equipment.
This includes checking that the batteries are charged and that the navigation lights are working properly.
With our charter boats you don't have to worry about anything, because just like the Ketch CT56 "Octopus C" you see in the picture above (click for more information), all our boats are 100% checked and insured.
Cracks in the hull
Of course, the checks before sailing include an inspection of the hull to ensure that there are no cracks that could have caused water to enter the hull.
As we have already mentioned, details such as these, which are very important for safe and pleasant sailing, are always taken into account in our periodic inspections.
Check engine and navigation equipment
You should check that the engine has adequate and correct oil levels, so as not to cause breakdowns. Also, make sure that the radars, alarms and sockets are working properly.
Security features
Another essential check before sailing is to have all the safety equipment: fire extinguishers, life jackets and lifeboats, fire blankets and horns.
Other factors to take into account
On top of everything else, keep in mind that other checks for sailing are to bring enough drinking water and extra food, as well as sunscreen and pills for seasickness, or medication for sunstroke.
With all this in mind, we recommend that you contact us if you have any doubts about where to charter a boat in Ibiza.
Doubts about pre-shipment checks
The aspects we have shared with you in this article are essential for your charter in Ibiza to be unforgettable and not to encounter problems or unwanted situations at sea.
If you have any questions or doubts with any of them, we encourage you to contact us. The Blue Ocean Ibiza team will be happy to answer any and all of them.
