- I 'd like to hire a boat but I can't sail, what do I do?
- Where to sail to?
- We stay overnight but is there a possibility to cook aboard?
- I'm afraid of getting seasick. What now?
- When can we get aboard?
- What do I take aboard?
- Where do I park my car?
- I arrive by train. How long does it take me to get to the Mercatordock?
- Is there a supermarket nearby?
- Are there lifejackets on board?
- When does the boat have to be back?
I'd like to hire a boat but I can't sail, what do I do?
You ask for a skipper. No extra cost. Provide something to drink and to eat for the skipper!
Where to sail to?
This depends on the weatherreports and the length of the rental period.The client decides together with the skipper.
We stay overnight but is there a possibility to cook aboard?
All you need to cook is available. Cooking pans, cutlery,... but you can always have a meal on shore.
I'm afraid of getting seasick. What now?
Prepare yourself! Take a pill an hour before you leave and avoid getting inside the boat during the trip.
When can we get aboard?
In the early evening, unless you sail for one day. Then you start at 9.00 a.m.
What do I take aboard?
See departuretips.
Where do I park my car?
See departuretips
I arrive by train. How long does it take me to get to the Mercatordock?
You take the train to Blankenberge, then the tram to Zeebrugge church ( 10'). About 300 metres further on, you'll see Westhinder Marina.
Is there a supermarket nearby?
There is a supermarket “Contact GB ” and a "Spar" (small supermarket)
Are there lifejackets on board?
All safetymaterial is aboard, even an automatic liferaft.
When does the boat have to be back?
At 17.00h, the last day of the rental period the boat has to be ready to disembark.
