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What’s A Boat Charter?

Discover The Secret Language Of Sailing!

Sailing is a world of its own and the sailors that inhabitant it have their own colorful language. Out on the water, sailors greet each other in ancient Middle English “Ahoy!” You might hear directions to the “galley” (kitchen) and “head” (bathroom). Even common items are colorful expressions. A rope is a “line” and the end of the line tied to a bitt is the “bitter end.”

Want to be agreeable? Don’t say “Yes.” The proper response is “Aye” for the crew and “Aye, aye, sir” for the captain. If the crew shouts “Batten down the hatches!” then hang on tight, they’re closing the portholes for rough weather. But if the captain says “Get ‘em a clap of thunder!” then find your glass, he just ordered you a strong drink.

You can experience this unique world of sailing with a boat charter. If you’re wondering what you’re getting into when booking a “boat charter”, don’t worry. The term “charter” derives from the Latin term “charta”, a document granting specific rights and privileges from a sovereign power to an individual or state. The modern boat charter includes the rights and privileges to relax and enjoy sailing. Our sailboat charter of NYC are private boat rentals with captain and crew onboard providing exceptional boat rental services with an elevated level of care and attention. Rent the boat by the day, the hour, or make it a yacht weekend.

A private yacht charter is an unprecedented opportunity to become immersed in the sailing experience. Discover the quiet serenity of traveling by wind and water. Feel the sun on your face and wind in your hair. Hear the far-off sound of a bell at sea. Marvel at the beauty of NYC through fresh eyes. With a luxury yacht charter, you’re sure to fall in love with the world of sailing.

“Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things that you didn’t do than by the ones you did do. So throw off the bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Catch the trade winds in your sails. Explore. Dream. Discover.”

― H. Jackson Brown Jr

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