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Exciting Destinations
Immersive Experience
Plan Your Arrival
Welcome Onboard:
Imagine what it would be like to live aboard a boat and experience the joy and excitement that everyday life offers. Picture yourself steering to a new harbour, the thrill of discovering new locations unfolding before you, or sailing overnight, navigating and keeping watch with nothing but the open sea around you. Create new culinary delights with produce you may not even recognise — food is always excellent onboard, as our captain is also a professional chef. Maintenance might be your thing, and you may want to learn how everything works, or simply relax and read a book — that’s fine too. The record for one crew member is nine books in a single week!
Crew members arrive on their first day, providing ample opportunity to settle in and get comfortable before we set sail. We start with Part 1 of the safety and housekeeping briefing (Lifejackets and Toilets) then its straight out to provision the boat the same day. Followed the next morning by part 2 of the safety onboard briefing as well as boat familirisation and housekeeping. Weather permitting we will then undertake a short sail to a nearby anchorage to ensure that everyone feels at ease and ready. Safety remains our utmost priority, so we conduct extensive briefings to help everyone become familiar with the necessary equipment. Rest assured, you’ll have plenty of time to practice, as we tailor our itinerary to match your skill level and preferred destinations.
Learning the ropes
Fun Toys
Take the Helm
Explore exciting places
Kayak remote locations
Beautiful sunsets
Starry Starry Nights
Beautiful sunrises
Very comfy beds
Cost Sharing Explained
If you are a friend or fellow sailor interested in joining one of our planned private trips, we ask for a transparent cost-share contribution toward the following.
Costs split between all crew when you are onboard.
- Food and Drink – BYO Alcohol.
- Diesel Fuel
- Port/Mooring/Marina fees
- Cruising permits
- Freshwater Supply
Basically when we go shopping or need to spend anything whilst you are onboard. The estimated cost per person depends on the duration and region but is not a fixed fee or fare. There is no markup or profit. Costs are calculated and divided by the number of persons onboard.
Daily Consumerable contribution:
To simplify cost-sharing for items already onboard, each participant agrees to contribute a daily flat rate covering shared, trip related consumables. The daily contribution will vary from region to region and is not a fixed rate.
- Basic food staples already onboard (eg cooking oil, sauces, spices.)
- Cleaning and consumerables
- Onboard sundry items.
- Cooking Gas/Propane
- Starlink Wifi
- On deck Bean Bags
- Bed Linen and Towels
- Washing Machine
- RIB Dinghy and Dinghy Fuel
- Inflatables: Kayak, Sofa, Float Haven swim dock
Please Note: This contribution is for the shared use of consumerable supplies only and does not include crew services or vessel operation. No profit is made, and this voyage is conducted on a private, non – commercial basis.
Onboard Amenities
Liferaft and Safety Equipment to Cat A (Ocean)
Lifejacket and Tether - Cat A (Ocean)
Bed Linen and Towels
First Aid Kit
RIB Dinghy with 20hp Outboard
Board Games and some books
Starlink and Wifi
TV & DVD Collection
Inflatable Kayak, Float Haven and Floating Sofa
Food and Fun Gallery
As part of Cost sharing and life onboard, everyone gets involves in shopping and choosing the menu for the week. We all go shopping together so that everyone knows what food is onboard and feels comfortable that they will enjoy the meals. Provisioning is not like doing the weekly shop, it starts with identifying foreign foods. Getting it back to the boat and then packing it away, removing every bit of plastic and squeezing it into tubs and containers. Then there is organising the fridge so things are found quickly and dont fall out when you open the door, it can be a challenge with a full crew for 7 days.
Every one takes a turn at cooking, but don’t worry if you really can’t cook – there’s always the washing up. Captain Sally is a qualifed chef and can whip up a quick meal easily enough and usually there are passage meals in the freezer if you fancy something different to whats on offer. We cater for all diets just let us know before hand for life threatening allergies. Onboard we prefer a diet full of fresh produce, home baked meals, local meats and fish, home made Pizza, Lasagna, Moussaka, BBQ etc. If you are Vegan, we ask that you take a greater interest in the provisioning and preperation of meals to reduce stress on other crew members.
Scottish Scallops with fennel and green mango salad
Platter for hungry people
Kayak remote locations
Mushroom Penne with cream Truffle sauce
Float Haven
Haggis Stack
Fun Toys
Works Burger
Baked Fish and Fried Rice
Sundowners are popular
Games Night
Messe Plate
What to Bring
Day Sailing
- Soft holdall or carry bag – see note below on what not to bring.
- Non Marking deck shoes – no shore going shoes are worn on deck, bare feet is ok too
- Personal toiletries, sunscreen, lip balm, moisturiser, sunglasses, hats – Hats often get blown overboard.
- Medication enough for the trip plus a few extra days
- Seasickness pills, patches, remedies -We do not have supplies onboard,
- Plastic water bottle – metal ones clank and rattle.
- Snorkel equipment, fins and Mask
- Device charging: The boat has UK 240v fitted plugs in each cabin. Please BYO leads and charging needs for your devices.
- Waterproof pouch or safety strap for your phone.
- Waterproof clothing for cold water, spray jacket for warm water.
- Reef shoes or beach shoes for dinghy landings.
- Swimwear, Sarongs, Thongs (flipflops)
- Personal Alcohol for consumption onboard when at anchor.
- Music and headphones – We have bluetooth speakers onboard so everyone can listen to your favourite tunes – if it’s good music………
- Small amount of cash in local currency. Many of the places we visit prefer cash.
Ocean Passages and Overnight Sailing: all of the above Plus….
- PLB / AIS : Emergency Personal Locator Beacon:
- A nice to have for coastal night sailing if you feel more comfortable.
- Compulsory for Ocean sailing: These can be hired please ask for more information.
- Full Wet Weather Gear – Jacket, Pants and Boots.
- A nice to have for coastal night sailing if you feel more comfortable
- Compulsory for Ocean sailing:
What Not to Bring
To keep the boat safe, comfortable, and running smoothly for everyone, please do not bring the following items onboard:
NO Hard suitcases
Please do not bring rigid suitcases or back pack frames. Storage onboard is limited and these items are difficult to stow.
Bring soft duffel bags or backpacks instead.
NO Black-soled shoes or stilettoes
Shoes with black or marking soles and stiletoes damage the deck.
Bring non-marking deck shoes or plan to go barefoot onboard. Shore based shoes are removed before stepping onboard to proetect all the surfaces.
NO Large amounts of personal food
We plan meals and provisioning carefully for the trip.
Small personal snacks are fine, but please avoid bringing large food supplies unless discussed beforehand.
NO Spray sunscreen
Aerosol sunscreens make the deck extremely slippery and can damage surfaces.
Please bring cream or lotion sunscreen instead.
NO Smoking
Smoking and vaping are not permitted onboard the boat at any time. Smoking ashore is fine, we cannot guarantee to get you ashore every day. Smoko/ Fag Breaks are not appreciated. If you are a regular daily smoker this may not be the boat for you.
NO Illegal items
Anything illegal in the country we are sailing in cannot be brought onboard. No Guns, No Weed, No Recreational drugs at anytime.
NO Pets
Unfortunately we cannot accommodate pets onboard.
NO Lithium battery transport devices
For safety reasons we cannot allow large lithium battery devices onboard, including electric scooters, electric skateboards, powered water toys, or similar personal transport devices.
Lithium batteries present a serious fire risk in marine environments and are not permitted onboard.
NO Valuables
Please avoid bringing expensive valuables or items you would be upset to lose in a marine environment.
Simple rule:
If you are unsure about something you would like to bring, please ask us before the trip and we will let you know. Traveling light makes life at sea easier for everyone.
Non Negotiable Policies
How to Get Yourself Thrown Off the Boat!!!
Life aboard Osprey is all about safety, respect, and teamwork. Break these rules, and you risk being asked to leave at the next safe opportunity. Read carefully — these are the behaviours and items that are never allowed onboard.
Alcohol Policy
Dry Whilst Sailing:
- No drinking while we are sailing. Simple as that.
- Once we are securely anchored or tied up at berth, drinks are allowed.
BYO only
- We don’t supply alcohol. You’re welcome to bring your own (within reason) we will have plenty of time to provision once you are onboard.
- Please store it safely in your cabin and drink responsibly – fridge space is minimal.
Drinking Ashore
- If your heading out for a drink on land, thats totally your call – If we need to assist you back to the boat, we will find you a comfy park bench to sleep on.
We get asked a lot about alcohol like its a bad word on a boat. Our own personal preference for alcohol is one or two small drinks of an evening weather dependant. Less on anchor, more when tied up if we choose. If a storm is threatened at anchor we choose not to drink but you may. Onboard we keep a small selection of alcohol and non alcoholic drinks. For health reasons we may choose a non alcoholic beverage some nights but as your on holiday, you may do as you please – thats fine with us.
Passports – Don’t forget your passport.
A valid passport must be provided at the time of booking for all crew.
You must also bring your passport with you on arrival as your form of identification when boarding the vessel, even if you are joining the boat in your own country. For dual citizens the passport you are travelling on is the only one required.
For security and port clearance requirements, no other form of identification will be accepted.
If you arrive without your passport, you may not be permitted to board.
Customs and immigration clearance and crew lists of the boat is usually done by the captain alone, any vessel checks by Border Patrol/ Guardia di Finanza will require passports being provided. Therefore the Captain will retain your passport whilst a crew member onboard the yacht, this is non negotiable.
Lifejacket Policy
For your safety, lifejackets must be worn:
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After sunset and before sunrise during an overnight passage
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When going forward onto the foredeck while the boat is under sail
While in the cockpit during the day, wearing a lifejacket is at your discretion, unless instructed otherwise by the captain. Once fitted with your lifejacket it must be stored in your cabin in a place quick to hand.
Each lifejacket has a number, that is your crew number whilst onboard, for all emergencies and crew muster you may be asked to respond to your number called.
All lifejackets provided onboard are ocean-going inflatable lifejackets, rated for offshore use. They are not swimming devices and must be used as directed for safety at sea. If your lifejacket is set off outside of an emergency you will be asked to pay for a new rearming kit – they are expensive.
Dinghy lifejackets are available separately and may be worn at your discretion when using the dinghy.
Please follow the captain’s instructions at all times regarding safety equipment — your safety is our priority.
Onboard Behaviour Policy
To ensure a safe, comfortable, and respectful environment for everyone onboard, all crew are expected to follow these basic standards of behaviour.
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Respect for Others
Treat everyone onboard with courtesy and respect at all times. This includes the Captain, crew and anyone we meet ashore. -
Respectful Language
Offensive, abusive, discriminatory, or aggressive language will not be tolerated. This includes comments relating to gender, race, nationality, religion, sexuality or personal background. -
Personal Boundaries
Respect personal space and boundaries. Unwanted physical contact, harassment, or behaviour that makes others uncomfortable is not acceptable. -
Sexual Behaviour
Any sexual behaviour that makes others uncomfortable, involves unwanted attention, or disrupts the onboard environment is not acceptable. Discretion and respect for others are expected at all times. -
Crew Authority
The Captain’s instructions must be followed at all times, particularly where safety is concerned. Decisions made by the Captain are final. -
General Conduct
Behaviour that is disruptive, aggressive, unsafe, or disrespectful towards others or the vessel will not be tolerated. - Smoking on board
Just like an aeroplane, don’t do it. -
Consequences
Anyone who behaves in a way that compromises safety or the wellbeing of others may be asked to leave the boat at the next safe opportunity.
These guidelines are simply about maintaining a safe, respectful, and enjoyable experience for everyone onboard.
No Second Chances
- If you ignore any of these policies, you’ll be put safely ashore at the next safe stop.