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This FAQ was written primarily for PRIVATE
Charters, but most or all if it applies to GROUPON
shared ticketed charters as well.
What should we AVOID bringing?
How do you handle cancellations and rescheduling?
What should we bring?
What kind of shoes are best to wear?
Do you have a bathroom?
Can we bring children on board?
What about seasickness?
Can we bring alcohol?
How do we get to your boat?
What if there is bad weather?
What if there is light wind?
Do you have a crew on board?
Can we go swimming?
Can I smoke on your boat?
What about tipping?
What should we AVOID bringing? - **red wines
or any other dark staining liquid (like grape or cranberry juices, etc.), **Glass
of any kind above deck (white wine and champagne bottles can be kept below and poured
into plastic cups), **hard Soled, dark soled, or **marking shoes (you may go barefoot
if you don’t have boat friendly shoes), **metal rivets or buttons on pants (they
damage the finish on the boat), **illegal substances.
What should we bring? - Bring your food and drink, and possibly some extra clothing (80 degrees on shore
can cool on the lake with the wind in your face) and swimwear/towels if there will
be swimming. We have all the paper plates, forks, knives spoons, cups, napkins,
cooler space, drink cozies, tin foil, ice, etc. that you will need. Things you can eat with one hand like sandwiches,
sushi, fruit, veggies, bit size things in general, are the easiest to manage on
a boat even in the calmest conditions.
What kind of shoes are best to wear? - Light colored, soft-soled, non-marking shoes (like
deck shoes or top-siders) are best to wear. Most gym shoes are OK. Please
don’t wear shoes such as loafers, which have hard soles and can damage the gel coat
of the boat. Most inexpensive flip-flops are not good for boats as the charcoal
black soles leave scuffs everywhere.
Do you have a bathroom? -
Yes, we have a fully functional bathroom (as well as a shower for that matter) with running water
to wash up.
Can we bring children on board? - Children
under the age of 12 are not allowed on ticketed
sails for safety and logistical
reasons.
What about seasickness? - We find it very uncommon. We do a number of things to take precautions against
it for you. If you are worried about it (or are prone to it), you may want to take
one of the over the counter medications 45 MINUTES BEFORE sailing
(you must take it before to be effective).
Can we bring alcohol? - Yes, being whatever you like. Please avoid bringing glass bottles if you can (except for wine…). We
cannot sell alcohol, so please make sure you bring your own. Please read, "What
should we AVOID bringing" for more alcohol information. If you show up intoxicated,
or become excessively intoxicated during the sail, the sail may be cancelled at
the captain's discretion, and you will be charged for the full amount of the sail.
If you have further questions regarding this policy, please contact us.
How do we get to your boat? - Please look at our directions page
What if there is bad weather? - If the weather is too rough to sail, there is lightning, or there is persistant rain, we will cancel the charter and you may schedule for the next available date. Think of it as a ballgame; if they play
ball in it, we sail in it. We cannot refund the purchase
of your ticket even if your schedule does not allow you to rebook an available date (we annot be responsible for your schedule not allowing you to book,
but we make every effort to accomodate your needs). You can schedule your sail for the next available date
you choose.
What if there is light wind?
- If there is not much wind, we motor sail (for example to
Navy pier for a tour of the shoreline).
Do you have a crew on board?
- Each sail will have a skipper and sometimes an additional crewmember on board. There is nothing for you to do except
enjoy the trip (unless you want us to put you to work).
Can we go swimming?
- During
ticketed sails, swimming is not permitted.
Can I smoke on your boat? - Smoking is NOT
allowed on ticketed sails.
What about tipping? - Tipping is customary
and appreciated, and normally varies from 15-20%
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TIX @ Chicago Sailboat Charters . com
773-663-4654
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