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 Vila Franca do Campo

<h2>Yacht Charter Vila Franca do Campo</h2>On a Vila Franca do Campo yacht charter with Borrow a Boat you can explore much of the Azores within an easy sail. Whatever you want from an Azores yacht charter, from the whale watching to the volcanoes, a Vila Franca boat rental is going to be an unforgettable experience. In Portuguese, Vila Franca do Campo is just a description - the &#x27;economic town on a fertile plain&#x27;, where a &#x27;franca&#x27; town&#x27;s residents were exempt from taxes in the good old days! Like economics, the town has had its ups and downs - in 1552 when it was the capital of Sao Miguel it was destroyed by an earthquake and 4,000 people are believed to have been killed. Though a 500+ year old town, Vila Franca doesn&#x27;t have anything standing from before then. It has recovered well thanks to the fertile plain it is named after - everything from pineapples to bananas and sugar cane have played a role in its emergence from the tragedy so long ago. As to be expected in a Portuguese town, one of its main attractions is a church - the Shrine of Senhora da Paz sits on the hillside overlooking the town and is a must-visit on your boat rental holiday there. Another important place to visit is the Ilha Vila Franca do Campo just offshore. This is an extinct volcano whose crater is a lake that is protected from the Atlantic Ocean to the south by its wall, but is open to the sea to the north. This makes for great snorkeling and for those brave enough, cliff diving with the Red Bull Cliff Diving world championship once held there! <h2>Explore Vila Franca do Campo By Renting A Yacht</h2>On your Vila Franca sailing holiday you may wish to have a nose around Sao Miguel Island itself. Part of the Mid Atlantic Ridge sub-sea mountain range that reaches all the way north to Iceland, it is a volcanic island that would dwarf Everest from valley floor to peak. Thanks to the volcanoes you can visit Furnas to the east where you can indulge in geyser watching and perhaps eat a stew cooked in the superheated steam in the rocks. To the west is Sete Cidades with its equally famous miradouro overlooking the Lagoa Verde and Lagoa Azul - sitting right next to one another, the green (verde) and azul (blue) lakes are quite a picture in the right light. On your Vila Franca do Campo yacht charter you will want to see whales. Whale watching can be done on a paid tour where the captain will know the best places to see the population of resident sperm whales and dolphins, though it is estimated that a third of all whales pass through the Azores islands every year thanks to its fertile feeding grounds - you&#x27;re almost guaranteed to see a biggie out there! Where else to go? You&#x27;ve come for the sailing after all! For the beaches, head south to Santa Maria that has little volcanic activity but is great for mountain biking and walking. To the north however are the &#x27;Ilhas Triangulo&#x27; - a misnomer as there are actually five islands in the central group of the Azores. Almost certainly first landing at Angra do Heroismo on Terciera for your first port, you can then explore the other islands in the group - Santa Cruz de Graciosa, Pico, Faial, and Sao Jorge make for an excellent week-long Azores yacht charter holiday. <h2>How To Get To Vila Franca do Campo</h2>Ponta Delgada AirportFlights from the US, Portugal, the UK and much of Europe fly into nearby Ponta Delgada airport through the year. It is an easy bus or taxi ride to your charter yacht. <h2>Marina In Vila Franca</h2>Marina de Vila Franca do CampoThis is a yacht charter hub with boat owners offering crewed <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/superyacht-charter">superyacht charter</a> and <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/luxury-yacht-charter">luxury yacht charter</a> as well as bareboat monohull <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/sailboat-charter">sailing yacht charter</a>, <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/catamaran-charter">catamaran charter</a>, fishing boat charter and <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/motorboat-charter">motorboat charter</a>.Berth Characteristics:100 berthsMax Length 15m (49 Feet)Max Draught 3.5m (11 Feet)List of additional services: Shore power, water, WiFi, shower/WC, launderette, garbage disposal, cash machine, restaurant.<h2>Suggested Sailing Routes From Vila Franca do Campo </h2>Whether on a sailing boat or motor boat on a bareboat charter or skippered charter you can explore Sao Miguel and the Central Azores islands on your Vila Franca do Campo yacht charter. Let&#x27;s look at what such an itinerary will involve. 7 Days - Ilhas Triangulo: Your first port of call will be Angra do Heroismo on Terciera to the NW of Sao Miguel. Visit the underground cave system here and enjoy what was the first capital of the Azores. Your next sail is to Santa Cruz de Graciosa where you should get your hiking boots on and explore inland again. The relatively untouched island of Sao Jorge will be your next stop - well away from the tourist trail. You then head to Horta on Faial for your next evening and morning. A very short sail across the strait to Pico will be your next trip, perhaps taking in the caldera on the island. The next day&#x27;s sailing will be longer as you head SE back to Sao Miguel to hand over your charter yacht. <h2>Best Times To Hire A Yacht In Vila Franca</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 skipper, 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.<h3>What are the Marinas in Vila Franca do Campo?</h3>Vila Franca do Campo has one small marina with around 100 berths and is capable of taking yachts of up to 15 metres in length. <h3>When are the best times to hire a boat in Vila Franca?</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 sailingholiday, 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 Vila Franca do Campo?</h3>You will typically pay 50% up front on booking the yacht hire and the balance on arrival. You will either pay a security deposit with your credit card 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 Vila Franca do Campo?</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. <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 crewed yacht charter you typically don&#x27;t require licences.

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