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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, motor boat, 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.Sailing Yacht (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 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 skipper.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 skipper 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 skipper 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>Skippered Yacht Charter or Bareboat</h2>When it comes to boat hire or yacht charter in [location_name] you typically have two choices - bareboat yacht hire or skippered yacht charter.When using Borrow A Boat you can filter all boat searches to be with or without skipper depending on what you are looking for and below we cover some of the main points to consider for your boat hire.Skippered Charter: A skippered 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 skipper, 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 skippers 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 skipper 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 skipper 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 skippered 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.

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<h2>Yacht Charter Funchal</h2>On a Funchal yacht charter with Borrow a Boat you can explore much of the Madeiran archipelago within an easy sail. Whatever you want from a Madeira yacht charter, from enjoying the walking and culture to whale watching and water sports, a Funchal sailing holiday is going to be an unforgettable experience.Administered by Portugal, Funchal is Madeira&#x27;s capital and has a population of around 100,000 residents on a mountainous terrain. Flying in can be exciting with pilots requiring special certification to land at the main airport whose runway begins and ends at the top of cliffs!The city has an old town (Zona Velha) that is a fun place to explore, though do be aware that this is a city where tourism is core to its economy and can be rammed tight in the peak season, especially when a cruise ship has docked. The Farmer&#x27;s Market will be where you want to victual, and is a place where you will discover all sorts of fruits you have never even seen at home.A 20 minute cable car takes you to the top of Funchal to a place called Monte which has some fantastic monuments and churches. For those after a bit of a fun way back down, you can be pushed down the steep slopes back into town on a wicker sled. Though the true adrenaline junkie may doze off, those who don&#x27;t do extreme rollercoasters or downhill mountain bike riding will find it a thrill!<h2>Explore Funchal By Renting A Yacht</h2>Sitting around 280 nautical miles north of the Spanish administered Canaries, Madeira and its smaller islands are a great escape from the unpredictable weather of Europe. Sometimes described as having a climate of permanent summer, they are fertile and mountainous. Like the Azores further to the north, they are a tourist destination more suited to active travel.Being peaks in the sub-ocean Mid Atlantic Ridge, there is an upwelling of nutrients that bring plankton and this makes the archipelago an important feeding ground for a range of species of migratory whale that pass through on their endless journey. This makes for great whale and dolphin watching, and if you&#x27;re into snorkelling or scuba diving you&#x27;re in for a treat too with a riot of marine life (that you may end up eating in the restaurants ashore or catching them fishing too!).Just inland from the fertile coastline plains on Madeira Island are a network of Levada agriculture irrigation channels that reach 1000 metres up the island&#x27;s interior. With something like 1,860 miles of them around Madeira, many with footpaths close by, these make for a good chance to lose yourself in the lush jungle and mountains of the main island.For those who just want to chill on a beach? On mainland Madeira these are often volcanic black sand or pebbly. Porto Santo, the second biggest island in the archipelago, meets this need - with 9km of golden sandy beach they often say there is little else to do there but hang out on the beach!<h2>How To Get To Funchal</h2>Funchal AirportPortugal&#x27;s 4th largest airport in terms of weekly flights, Funchal&#x27;s Cristiano Ronaldo Airport has airlines serving it from most of Europe. The marina is a short taxi ride from the airport.<h2>Marinas In Funchal</h2>Marina do FunchalMarina do Funchal is a mid-sized marina close to the old town of Funchal. It is a yacht charter hub with charter companies and boat owner offering crewed charter and bareboat boat rental of <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/catamaran-charter">luxury catamaran</a>, <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/sailboat-charter">monohull sailing boat</a>, <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/luxury-yacht-charter">luxury yacht charter</a> and <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/motorboat-charter">motor yacht charter yachts.</a>Berth Characteristics:210 berthsMax Length 20m (65 Feet)Max Draught 3.5m (11.5 Feet)List of additional amenities: Shore power, water, WiFi, shower/WC, launderette, garbage disposal, cash machine, hotel, restaurant.<h2>Suggested Sailing Routes From Funchal</h2>On a bareboat charter or skippered charter <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/sailboat-charter">sailing yacht</a> or <a href="https://www.borrowaboat.com/motorboat-charter">motor boat charter</a> out of Funchal, you&#x27;re likely to sail largely around Madeira Island with two longer legs to Porto Santo and back. Let&#x27;s look at a typical sailing holiday itinerary.7 Days - Madeira Archipelago: Your shakedown leg will take you to the oldest town on Madeira, Canisal, before a long day&#x27;s beating up the trade winds to the island of Porto Santo. Spend the next day and night there before doing downwind to Ihyas Deserta (literally a desert island) for a quiet evening the next day. Another glorious day&#x27;s running to the west of Madeira Island and round to Calheta on the south coast of the island. Here you can either explore the sugar cane factory or imported-golden- sand beach before a short sail east back to Funchal for handover.<h2>Best Times To Hire A Yacht In Funchal</h2>There is a year round sailing season in Madeira thanks to its location on the Atlantic. The Trade winds can be fun but are reliable and steady. With the Gulf Stream keeping the seas warm year round, it is largely down to whether you don&#x27;t mind a bit of warm rain in the winter months on your sailing trip or want blazing subtropical heat and crowds of fellow tourists in the peak summer months of July and August? If you can get to the archipelago outside of school holidays then you will see the best of it without the crowds, though a cruise ship arriving can make things a little busier whenever they turn up.<h2>The Climate</h2>Trade WindsThese come from the NE and can get up to an exciting 20 knots but are extremely reliable. It can get into the 30 degree C range in mid-summer, during the dry months. It rains more in the northern hemisphere winter but that said, the temperature rarely drops below 20 degrees C.<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 Funchal?</h3>Marina do Funchal has 210 berths and takes a vessel of up to 20 metres. This is a major yacht rental hub and is largely for boat owner/charter companies only. Visiting yachts should try the town quay.<h3>When are the best times to hire a boat in Funchal?</h3>There is a year round sailing season in Madeira thanks to its location on the Atlantic. The Trade winds can be fun but are reliable and steady. With the Gulf Stream keeping the seas warm year round, it is largely down to whether you don&#x27;t mind a bit of warm rain in the winter months on your sailing trip or want blazing subtropical heat and crowds of fellow tourists in the peak summer months of July and August?<h3>Do you have to pay a deposit when hiring a Yacht in Funchal?</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 Funchal?</h3>You should consider do you have the experience to handle the yacht charter or boat rental before you book and where do you want to go along with what the weather will be like. Have something for cooler winds but be prepared for fierce heat in summer.<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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