Borrow A Boat is the leading boat rental and yacht charter marketplace worldwide with over 45,000 boat listings across 65 + countries worldwide, with boats of all types available for rental and including peer-to-peer boat listings.At Borrow A Boat we&#x27;re on a mission to make boating more accessible and to make it easier for you to get on the water. We believe boating should be available to everyone, and we can help the boating industry, boat owners, marinas, and everyone who wants to go boating by providing a 21st-century boating marketplace. Borrow A Boat is the best place to find and rent boats of all sorts, from a canal and riverboat across Europe to a sailing boat, motorboat, catamaran across North America, the Mediterranean, Caribbean and further afield, along with some of the world&#x27;s most impressive superyachts and luxury yacht charters.<h2>Boats or Yachts Available For Rent Or Charter In [location_name]</h2>Where it comes to chartering or renting boats in [location_name] below is a list of the typical types of boats that you can hire on Borrow A Boat with a description of the boat type. If you can&#x27;t find the individual boat charter you are looking for when you do a search in [location name] it&#x27;s worthwhile searching nearby locations as your chosen boat type might be available nearby.When searching a geographical area on Borrow A Boat you can filter by the below boat types. There is also the option to further filter your searches by price, the number of guests, cabins or bathrooms, what year the boat or sailing yacht was launched, the boat length and the boat manufacturer.Sailboat: From €120/£100/$135 a day up to whatever you can afford, monohull sailing yachts are fun to sail at all points of the wind and an affordable way to get around if your island hopping or finding your own secluded coves or sandy beaches along with longer cruises. Sizes range from those for a couple or small family to a full sized luxury charter yacht.Catamaran: Luxury catamarans are stable and spacious, with quick sailing performance, and have been gaining in popularity in recent years. Better for larger groups, they have lots of room for water toys, and are big enough for a little privacy. A catamaran charter is easy and comfortable for novices not used to heeling and are loved by families due to their extra space when compared to a monohull. Typically far more luxurious than a sailboat the larger catamarans have en suite toilets and showers in the staterooms as well as ample entertaining space in the saloon and on deck.Power Catamaran: These types of boats are relatively new but have also been gaining in popularity as the two hulls keep the boat more stable when compared to a monohull. The wider beam also means more deck space and as they don&#x27;t have sails or a mast, they have a lot more space on deck than a sailing catamaran rental or monohull. For a luxury catamaran charter, consider taking a crewed catamaran charter sailing vacation with an experienced captain.Luxury Yacht: Luxury yacht charters are available for either a sailing yacht (sailboat), catamaran or motorboat and will have a crew and host/hostess on hand to cater for whatever your needs are along with a captain who will have a detailed knowledge of your cruising area. On a crewed yacht charter of this kind you get to create your own personal itinerary and will have far greater range than on other boats which allows for lots of variety in how you travel and what you do.Superyacht: A superyacht or sometimes called mega yacht are boats which are least 24 metres (79 feet) in length up to 180 metres (590 feet) and can either be sailing yachts (sailboats) or motorboats. These types of boats are most frequently found in the Med of Caribbean and due to their size they will have a large chartering area and can typically pick you up from whatever location you require rather than you being required to get to a set marina to start your charter. They are fully crewed with professional staff who will cater for your every need along with a captain who will have extensive knowledge of your chosen cruising areas.Motorboat: This covers a wide variety of boats from a motor yacht with cabins to a private boat trip for a fishing trip but all of the these are comfortable seagoing boats with a kick of speed should you want to cover a bigger distance on the day.​RIB: Very much day boats for fishing and day cruising, RIBs are a lot of fun for a day afloat. They can be very quick and are great should you be in a town on holiday and fancy seeing the coast or finding secluded sandy beaches to get away from it all. <h2>Captained Yacht Charter or Bareboat</h2>When it comes to boat rental or yacht charter in [location_name] you typically have two choices - bareboat yacht rental or captained yacht charter.When using Borrow A Boat you can filter all boat searches to be with or without a captain depending on what you are looking for and below we cover some of the main points to consider for your boat rental.Captained Charter: A captained yacht charter gives you the advantage of being able to get afloat without having to invest in getting sailing qualifications before hand. For a monohull sailing yacht you will pay €120/£100/$135 plus a day extra for the captain, as well as their food and a tip at the end.When you get to a luxury yacht or superyacht charter with crew these prices will increase and costs also depend on where you plan to sail to along with the size and type of boat rental on your sailing holiday.In some cases captains will also be the yacht or boat owners (typically day trips) which means they will know all the best secluded beaches to show you the best that the area has to offer with their local knowledge.For day trips you will often be able to use a captain as well and prices will vary depending on the type of boat.Bareboat Yacht Charter: For skilled sailors, a bareboat charter is cheaper and gives more privacy for you and your charter guests. Many sailors prefer to be helming the boat while choosing their own course, and provided you have the knowledge and relevant qualifications you can captain these boats (typically up to 54 feet/16.5 metres in length) yourself.​<h2>Do You Need A Licence To Charter A Yacht In [location_name]</h2>If you are on a gulet or captained yacht charter you do not need a license to sail a yacht out of [location_name]. This is also the case where you are renting a small motorboat without a cabin for a day trip around the local islands or beaches.You do need a license if you are on a bareboat yacht charter, here are some examples of sailing qualifications:International Certificate of Competence: This is issued on request by your European sailing authority and you should automatically qualify with certain national sailing qualifications.RYA Qualifications: If you have the following qualifications you will be able to take a bareboat charter out of [location_name], these include Day Skipper (sail or motor endorsement), Coastal Skipper or Yachtmaster.American Sailing Association (ASA): The ASA 104 Bareboat certificate is commonly accepted.US Sailing: The International Proficiency Certificate is widely accepted and The Bareboat Cruising Certificate is also accepted in many cases.

Yacht Charter and Boat Rentals in Horta

<h2>Yacht Charter Horta</h2>On a Horta yacht charter with Borrow a Boat you can explore much of the Azores within an easy sail either with your family or friend. Whatever you want from an Azores sailing trip, from the whale watching to the volcanoes, a Horta boat rental is going to be an unforgettable experience. Many sailors who have sailed the Atlantic, north or south, east to west, will know Horta Marina. Why? This is the main stopping point for those who are crossing the ocean. With Horta&#x27;s university and regular flights from Portugal, this in turn makes the Horta Old Town one of the best places to party in the Azores. If students and sailors socialising isn&#x27;t your bag, Horta has other things on offer. It was until recently a major whaling port as whaling ships came to unload and process their catches. You will find scrimshaw from that time, including at the Peter Cafe Sport (where it&#x27;s almost compulsory to buy a gin &amp; tonic on your sojourn!). Miradouro de Nossa Senhora da Conceição - a viewpoint in true Portugal style overlooks the city, and this is one of many walking treks you should take on an Azores sailing holiday. Others include the 145 metre high Monte de Guia extinct volcano, and for those who wish to see some newer rock, Capelinhos on the western edge of Faial is an extension to the island that emerged with an eruption in 1957. For a beefy climb, take on the 1,000m high Caldeira that is the main caldera of the island. Weather permitting the views can hardly be beaten!<h2>Explore Horta By Renting A Yacht</h2>Faial island sits in the Central Group of the nine Azores islands. Where else to go on your sailboat or motor yacht? There are five islands in the central group of the Azores that are within easy reach of the yacht charterer. On your cruise out of Faial, you can then explore the other islands in the group - Santa Cruz de Graciosa, Pico Island, Terceira, and Sao Jorge make for an excellent week-long Azores yacht charter holiday. All of these have a great mix of beautiful coastlines, volcanic terrain and settlements that reach back to the dawn of European exploration. To the SE is the most populous island in the archipelago, Sao Miguel with its geysers and lakes and further south you will find the island of Santa Maria with its beautiful beaches. Whale watching is something almost inevitable on your Horta yacht charter - in many cases they will come to see you! A population of sperm whales live in the region - the biggest carnivores in the world and given the size of the brains, possibly the most intelligent beings in the world... <h2>How To Get To Horta</h2>Horta AirportThis is a regional airport with flights direct from Portugal. From the UK or US you should fly to Lisbon and connect to flight to the island from there. You can also fly direct to nearby Sao Miguel and take a ferry to Horta but this takes a bit longer. <h2>Marina In Horta</h2>Marina da HortaAn important staging post for transatlantic yacht journeys including the ARC Race, Marina da Horta has a tradition of every arriving yacht leaving a written tag on its jetties! As such it is a colourful and fun yachting centre for all those who arrive. Do be aware that while it states it has the capacity of 300 yachts, this number includes those rafted up alongside. There is also ample anchoring space, offered at 50% standard berthing fees. This is a yacht charter hub with boat owners offering crewed yacht charter as well as bareboat <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/catamaran-charter">catamaran charter</a>, monohull <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/sailboat-charter">sailing yacht charter</a>, <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/luxury-yacht-charter">luxury yacht charter</a>, <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/superyacht-charter">superyacht charter</a> and <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/motorboat-charter">motorboat charter</a>.Berth Characteristics:300 berthsMax Length 90m (295 Feet)Max Draught 3.5m (20 Feet)List of additional services: Shore power, water, WiFi, shower/WC, launderette, garbage disposal, cash machine, restaurant.<h2>Suggested Sailing Routes From Horta </h2>Whether on a sailboat or motor boat on a bareboat charter or crewed luxury yacht charter you can explore Faial and the Central Azores islands on your Horta charter yacht. Let&#x27;s look at what such an itinerary will involve. 7 Days - Central Azores and Sao Miguel: Your first leg is a shakedown cruise to Velas on Sao Jorge where you can explore the beautiful mountains of the island. After an early start the next day you&#x27;ve a long leg SE to Ponta Delgada on Sao Miguel, the capital of the Azores. Spend the next day exploring the island, perhaps heading to the geysers and fumeroles of Furnas and enjoying a Portuguese stew cooked in the superheated rocks. After a second night in Ponta Delgada, return NW, this time to Angra do Heroismo on Terceira where you can take in the pretty city and perhaps descend into the caves of Algar do Carvão. Pico Island will be your next stop - get your walking boots on and prepare for a four hour hike up the biggest volcano in the Azores. Those less inclined can explore the Gruta Torres (towers cave) instead - or possibly as well! Perhaps a little stiff from your walk, pack up and return your charter yacht across the strait to the charter company in Horta the next day. <h2>Best Times To Hire A Yacht In Horta</h2>The hottest time - and the most expensive time of year are the school holiday months of July and August. If you are limited to these months then be prepared to pay a premium on the boatyou are hiring and in the marinas you visit. The sailing season in the Azores runs from April to October so it may pay to go earlier or later in the year. The weather is still a lot warmer than in Northern Europe - be prepared to smile in your tee shirt as you see locals bundled up in their winter jackets - but you will find the locals warmer toward you, the marinas cheaper and to have parted with less cash on the holiday in the first place. As a tip? October is better than April as the Atlantic Ocean is still warm from the summer months. <h2>The Climate</h2>Azores HighThis dominates the weather in the region. For you the sailor you will find the temperatures around 23 degrees C between April and October and a bit cooler at night. Generally speaking you can expect F4-5 winds from the west between April and August then it coming from the NE - E and building in September and October as the high pressure moves north. <h2>FAQs:</h2><h3>What should I consider when hiring a Yacht or Boat?</h3>The main points to consider are what is your budget, have you got the necessary sailing experience and qualifications to manage the boat if it&#x27;s not going to have a paid captain, whom you are taking sailing, where exactly you wish to go and what will the weather be like on the proposed dates of your trip. Address any questions you have to the boat owner via our team through the website. <h3>What are the Marinas in Horta?</h3>The legendary Marina da Horta is the biggest marina in the Azores with a capacity of 300 yachts. It can take superyachts of up to 90m in length. <h3>When are the best times to hire a boat in Horta?</h3>The sailing season runs from April to October thanks to the temperature and winds. This is a subtropical Atlantic archipelago with some of the best sailing conditions close to Portugal. If you want a quiet, more authentic sailing holiday, do try to visit outside school holidays - October is often the best with the sea still warm and the heat nowhere as fierce. <h3>Do you have to pay a deposit when hiring a Yacht in Horta?</h3>You will typically pay 50% of the final price up front on making your reservation for the yacht rental on our website and the balance on arrival. You will either pay a security deposit with your credit card to the staff on departure or can get insurance covering damage in advance. In some cases (such as the recent Covid situation) charter companies may be more flexible but this depends on the individual charter companies themselves.<h3>What happens if my Yacht breaks down?</h3>If you are at sea and in danger, call MAYDAY on VHF Ch16 or ring the coast guard on your phone if you have reception. If you have a mechanical fault and can make it to or are on a mooring you will be able to phone a help line number given by the boat charter company. <h3>What should I think of before I hire a Yacht or Boat in Horta?</h3>You should consider do you have the experience to handle the yacht charter or boat hire before you book and where do you want to go along with what the weather will be like. Dress for warm weather but do have something for tropical rains - light but waterproof. If you have a paid captain don&#x27;t forget the tip at the end! Do address any questions to the owner orcompany through our website or by phone - they will be happy to help. Review your holiday after you return. <h3>What Qualifications Do I need to hire a boat or yacht?</h3>If you want to sail without a skipper then you will need relevant qualifications like RYA Day Skipper/International Certificate of Competence (ICC)/ASA 104 Bareboat certificate or the US Sailing Certificate. For small &#x27;day boats&#x27; or if you choose to have a skippered yacht charter you typically don&#x27;t require licences - just board the boat and off you go!

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