Insurance

The boat is insured under a policy that is equivalent to liability insurance and comprehensive insurance. The cost of the policy also includes rescue services in the event of a threat to human life. The policy does not cover medical expenses incurred abroad, nor does it cover problems arising from diving. The policy does not cover damage to the boat up to €5,000.

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We strongly recommend that you purchase medical expense insurance for your stay abroad before departure, which also covers treatment and injuries sustained while on a recreational sailboat. Credit card holders should verify that their coverage includes this.

Only Martinique is part of the European Union and is subject to the EU agreement on reimbursement of medical expenses—you will be treated the same as French citizens. However, the cruise will pass through islands that have not signed this agreement. Divers should have special DAN insurance.

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It is also possible to purchase insurance, for example, to cover trip cancellation, damage caused by negligence, or to insure your personal belongings, etc. Each participant travels at their own risk, and it is in their best interest to have insurance.

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What to Bring

You don’t need any special equipment or clothing for the catamaran. Regular summer clothes and clothing for other activities you’ll be doing are sufficient. We recommend packing your belongings in a sports bag without a hard bottom; this will save space in your cabin, where a hard suitcase might get in the way.

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Footwear

You’re required to walk barefoot on deck, so you don’t need sailing shoes. Bring lightweight shoes for walking on land, or hiking boots for more challenging excursions.

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Accessories

 

Don’t forget sunglasses, a hat, high-SPF sunscreen, swimwear, fins, a diving mask, and, of course, a sufficient supply of any medications you take regularly.

Cameras with memory cards of sufficient capacity, cell phones, and laptops—you can charge all devices on the boat using 220V power; internet is available in ports (usually for a fee) and at some restaurants and cafes.

The entire cruise area is covered by GSM signal for cell phones.

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Diving Equipment

Divers should bring their own gear. We have weights and tanks on board, and of course, you can rent a full set of equipment at local dive centers.

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Seasickness

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Some sailors claim they never suffer from seasickness. However, even Admiral Horatio Nelson, scientist Charles Darwin, Roman Emperor Julius Caesar, and many other notable seafarers have experienced it. Several centuries have passed, and people still struggle with it at sea today. Seasickness is caused by the rocking motion of the boat, which disrupts the function of the vestibular system in the inner ear. After about three days at sea, this function adjusts on its own; the vestibular system compensates for the ship’s movements, and the symptoms subside. If you interrupt your voyage for a few days, seasickness may recur once you board the ship again. For a two-week vacation cruise or shorter, this information is hardly reassuring. Fortunately, several remedies have been developed in recent decades that can effectively prevent seasickness.

Using any preventive remedy after seasickness has already set in is ineffective and pointless. If you know you suffer from seasickness or have never been out at sea on a yacht, take a preventative measure several hours before setting sail. It’s better than regretting later that you couldn’t enjoy the trip. Once you start feeling your face turn green, it’s definitely too late. There are several preventive remedies and methods; for beginners, it will be a bit of trial and error, but one of them is sure to work for you.

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Diet

Starting the day before departure, stick to light meals—that is, nothing spicy, sour, or fatty. Don’t overdo it with food or alcohol. Ginger is reportedly very effective in combating seasickness.

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Scopolamine Patch

Currently the most popular remedy worldwide. Abroad, the patch is available only by prescription; unfortunately, this medication is not registered in our country. The patch is applied behind the ear about 4 hours before departure and replaced after 72 hours, if still needed. Scopolamine is absorbed through the skin. Possible side effects include dry mouth and blurred vision.

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Tablets and Chewing Gum

Among the medications available here, the most recommended tablets are Kinedryl, Medrin (Rp.), or cinnarizine (Cinarizin (Rp.)), Cinnabene (Rp.), or Stugeron (Rp.). Cinnarizine is reportedly the secret weapon of seasoned sailors against seasickness. You can try Travel-Gum chewing gum. It’s always important to remember that the medication takes about 1 hour to take effect, so it must be taken well in advance. If dizziness and vomiting have already set in, Diazepam may help.

Every medication has its limitations and side effects, so always read the package insert thoroughly or, better yet, consult your doctor—which, fortunately, you can’t avoid when it comes to prescription medications (we label them Rp.).

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Acupressure Bracelets

You can give them a try—there are indeed known cases where they’ve helped. Put one bracelet on each wrist and keep them on for the entire duration of the cruise. Other options combine them with a magnet or an electronic device.

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Homeopathic Remedies

There are homeopathic remedies available on the market with very promising names, such as “Trip Ease,” “Sea Sick Oral Spray,” and “On The Move.” The active ingredients include Cocculus, Tabacum, and Petroleum. If you’re a fan of this branch of alternative medicine, ask your homeopath or pharmacist about the products available from them. Homeopathic remedies have reportedly helped many people.

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Preventive and Relief Measures on a Boat:

1. Stay at the stern of the boat (in our case, the lounge) and focus on a stable object in the distance or the horizon

2. Listen to music or engage in conversation to distract yourself from your symptoms

3. Eat salty crackers in small portions

4. If you can, lie down and close your eyes

5. Get into the water whenever possible

6. Ginger is a natural remedy for vomiting and nausea. Drink ginger beer, tea, cola, or other beverages. You can also eat fresh ginger or ginger candy.

7. A cup of strong coffee

8. Olives, lemon, carbonated drinks

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What you shouldn’t do:

1. Read or watch TV

2. Drink large amounts of water or other beverages. Drink in small sips at regular intervals

3. Look over the stern of the boat. However, this doesn’t apply if you can see land right behind the stern.