Pontine, Procida and Ischia on maxi 18m sailing yacht with Skipper and Hostess

TRANSFER TRIP

BY PLANE: from Rome (Fiumicino and Ciampino), shuttle bus or train to Termini, train to Formia-Gaeta and shuttle bus to Gaeta (stop next to the marina). From Naples Capodichino, bus to Napoli Centrale, train to Formia-Gaeta and shuttle bus to Gaeta (stop next to the marina)
BY TRAIN: From both Roma Termini and Napoli Centrale, train to Formia-Gaeta and shuttle bus to Gaeta (stop next to the marina)
BY CAR: Both arriving from the south and from the north there are several motorway and extra-urban itineraries Base Nautica Flavio Gioia SpA, Via Lungomare Giovanni Caboto, 93, 04024 Gaeta LT

TO KNOW BEFORE BOOKING


THE ROUTE: the itinerary shown is a rough indication of the route, as by its very nature, traveling by sea makes it impossible to respect a detailed program, as it is influenced by weather and sea conditions. For safety reasons, the skipper's judgment regarding navigation and any changes to the program is unquestionable. Overnight stays are planned in the harbor except for one in the port. In case of bad weather the skipper must remain in the port or in a protected bay and not subject the boat and crew to a stressful navigation. In case this eventuality should occur, do not get angry for not sailing, it is part of the game, you will find alternative activities to spend an excellent day in company, in port or at anchor.

SHEET SERVICE: possibility to use sheets on board at € 15 per week per person. Includes sheet kit and pillowcase. Blankets and pillows always available.

EXTRA NIGHT: for convenience, those wishing to arrive the day before boarding, upon agreement with the skipper, can book an additional night on board at a cost of € 30 per person.

WHAT TO BRING: the best clothing is undoubtedly comfortable and sporty. Rubber shoes with a white bottom for those who want to wear them on the boat and another pair for walks on land. Comfortable trousers, T-shirts, a sweatshirt and a light waterproof jacket to shelter from the wind during the day and from humidity in the evening. A light hat with a peak is essential to protect yourself from the sun and another warmer one to protect yourself from humidity and wind. Blankets and pillows are available on board but bring a pillowcase and sheets or sleeping bag. Don't forget a beach towel and a personal hygiene towel, marine soap, a high protection factor sunscreen and a moisturizing after-sun cream. For those who have difficulty sleeping with background noise or are a light sleeper, we recommend ear plugs. Bring slippers, various swimsuits, socks, gym suit, backpack or beach bag for excursions, sunglasses, preferably with a lanyard, cell phone charger, various medicines, mask, fins. Since we will go ashore, perhaps for a dinner, if you want to bring clothes and shoes for the occasion. All stored in a soft bag that is easy to stow (NO rigid bags).

COMMON CASH: at the beginning of the cruise, guests will form the common fund by paying a sum that on average is around € 25-30 per person per day. This will be used for all common expenses during the cruise such as food, fuel and overnight stays in port, etc. A member among the guests will take care of its custody and management.

GALLEY: on the morning of departure, all together will do the galley. After a basic list agreed with all the guests, everyone will give vent to their needs and desires, after all you are on vacation. As the port of Punta Ala is easily reachable by car, you can already bring a large part of the galley from home and thus save time and money, as there is only a small market at the port.

TYPICAL DAY: every morning, if we have slept in the bay, when we wake up, there is the possibility to take a dip in our huge private swimming pool followed by a nice breakfast. We set off for the first sailing to drop anchor in a nearby harbor, where we could relax and maybe go swimming or with the tender to the beach, or stay on board. After lunch, a bit of relaxation. In the afternoon another sail will take us to moor for the night in another bay that could also be near a small port. In the latter case there will be the possibility to go ashore with the tender and spend the evening in the alleys, markets and clubs in the area. During navigation, the skipper must supervise the route. Sharing is the key word.

HOSTESS ON BOARD: On board with us ILARIA, 48 years old, our legendary hostess-cook, will take care of the preparation of the meals that we will establish together and of the cleaning and tidying of the dinette / cockpit.

TEACHING: anyone who is interested in learning how to sail, the skipper will be happy to teach the maneuvers and the fundamental principles for running a sailboat, in absolute fun and at no extra charge, so finally you will learn what it means to "fuck the mainsail".

HEALTH: it is mandatory to report any personal limitations due to health, disability or other, both at the time of booking and at boarding, which may in some way make it difficult for you or other people to enjoy the holiday. The captain may refuse to accept on board persons deemed unsuitable for navigation. In the event of failure to report, no refund request will be taken into consideration following non-acceptance on board by the captain of the boat.

PERSONAL DOCUMENTS: all people on board must have a valid identity document.

MINORS: minors on board are fully dependent and under the responsibility of their parents or accompanying persons. They are also obliged to supervise and supervise. Children under the age of 4 are not accepted.

ANIMALS: it is forbidden to bring animals on board. The use of the mobile phone depends on the coverage present in the area and is not always guaranteed.

TO KNOW BEFORE BOARDING

A sailing holiday is a novelty for many. It is to all intents and purposes another world, which is why on a cruise you can truly relax, forgetting for a while the problems of everyday life ... However, you have to take into account some characteristics that the stay on the boat poses. To coexist peacefully with the rest of the crew it is necessary to respect the privacy of others and that our freedom ends where that of the next begins. Maximum order must be kept in one's cabin and on the boat as everything out of place or in disorder causes annoyance and sometimes danger to safety on board. The spaces in the boat are wide but the boat has a stern and a bow, before and after there is the sea.

SEA SICKNESS: the symptoms of seasickness begin with a feeling of general malaise, they evolve into a very strong nausea up to a total exhaustion. The remedy? Avoid binges, sweets, some fruits, coffee, then obviously it's all subjective and the seafaring tradition is full of remedies: eat little but often with small salty snacks, shelter from the cold, it could be useful to lie down, try to sleep or chew some dry bread or some biscuits; if you feel the need to reject, don't hold back, you will only make the situation worse. Most of the time, after clearing the stomach, the situation improves in a short time. If possible, sleep a night on the boat in order to give the body time to get used to the strange floating world it is on. This with regards to prevention and in any case in case of discomfort do not hesitate to communicate it to the skipper, at the first signs try to focus your attention on a task that will keep you busy and that does not make you think about the malaise. There are many drugs on the market to treat travel sickness such as chewing gum, patches or bracelets that can be a solution but they must be taken before starting navigation because once the seasickness attack has started they are absolutely ineffective. The only downside is some sleepiness.

FRESH WATER: the tanks contain a few hundred liters of fresh water which, if used without criteria, run out very quickly, forcing an unpleasant change of route for refueling. In the middle of our cruise week there is a stop in the port and therefore the supply of water, minimizing the problem. It has rarely happened not to be able to refuel and for this reason the only question is to avoid waste. With a little attention, the problem does not arise: always close the taps in the bathrooms and the kitchen, avoid 'Hollywood' showers and that's it.

ELECTRICITY: when sailing, the energy is supplied by the on-board batteries which power all the systems of the boat and which are recharged during motor navigation. In port, on the other hand, the electrical system is connected to the normal 220 volt socket that can be used as at home with the normal sockets on board, plus there is a multi socket for USB that works with the engine running, so it will not be a problem to recharge mobile phones. and tablet.

ASSIGNMENT OF CABINS / BEDS: the assignment of cabins / berths takes place in chronological order of booking and on the basis of needs and cannot be a reason for dispute (single-use cabins can in any case be requested).

TOILETS: sailing boats are equipped with a toilet that is quite similar in shape to the one we all know but different in terms of operation than the one at home. In fact, it does not use a toilet to empty it but an electric or manual pump that draws water from the outside of the hull, pushes it into the toilet, cleaning it and always discharges it outside. The pipes that make up the system have, for safety reasons, a very small diameter, for this reason it is absolutely not necessary to throw toilet paper, absorbents or anything else in the toilet, otherwise it will be a little pleasant as it is certainly clogging. It will be the skipper's responsibility to explain to the crew how the toilet works and to authorize its use during navigation. Don't be afraid to ask, much better one more question than a flooded or rendered unusable bathroom.