yachting-with-kidsYacht charter companies are frequently asked if it is a good idea for small children to be part of the crew. When they’re babies it is all about having the right equipment on board, as they get older it is all about safety and then when they get older still, there is often concern that if there is a lot of sailing they may get bored. It is fair to say there is always a practical reason why it could be best to leave the children behind, however there are more reasons to bring them with you, as long as some planning is put in place. There are a couple of areas to think through before you step on your dream charter yacht - see more: http://www.simpsonyachtcharter.com/yachting-with-children-in-thailand/

1. Yachting with Children
in Thailand
Yacht charter companies are frequently asked if it is a good idea for small children to be part of the crew.
When they’re babies it is all about having the right equipment on board, as they get older it is all about safety
and then when they get older still, there is often concern that if there is a lot of sailing they may get bored.
However there are more reasons to bring them with you, as long as some planning is put in place with a
couple of areas to think through before you step on your dream charter yacht

2. Plan a child friendly cruise
• You may like the idea of days out at sea, but your children may not
agree. Invariably kids prefer short journeys with frequent stop offs
at beaches or places of interest. Catamarans make great boats for
families because of the great space below and on deck. Also
catamarans are more stable than mono hulls making sea sickness
less likely to disrupt your day.

3. Safety
• Unless the children are safe you are never going to be able to relax and enjoy your yacht charter
holiday. You are going to need to judge how best to brief your children depending on their age. If
they are older perhaps it is just a matter of showing them where all the safety equipment is and
how to use it. For the younger ones maybe it is worthwhile having aboard with the key safety rules
written in big letter – it may even be a good idea to reiterate them first thing every morning. Most
children enjoy finding out about new equipment and will enjoy the responsibility that comes with
this new environment. Of course, the younger they can learn to swim the better.

4. Safety
The key safety rules are:
• Once outside the cockpit, always
wear a life jacket
• Always tell an adult if you are going
for a swim/leaving the boat
• Always tell an adult if you are going
to the bow of the boat
• The skipper’s word is final
• No running or playing rough on the
boat
• For younger children never swim
alone
• For younger children set up a
schedule so one adult is always
watching out for the children
• For toddlers set up a space with
netting so children can be safe if all
hands are required on deck

5. Provisions
• Make sure before you leave the dock your boat is
well stocked. First aid kit, food, water and toys for
the children (and adults) are a start. Most boats
will have snorkelling gear on board.

6. Enjoying the yacht
• For those children not used to boats it is worthwhile
going through the boat explaining where everything is
and what not to touch. Involve your children in the
navigation and you may find you have skills to learn
too.

7. Get the right charter yacht
• It’s not like renting a holiday cottage, if you charter
a yacht too small or too big it can ruin your holiday.
Take advice and charter the right boat for you and
your family.

8. Contact Us
www.simpsonyachtcharter.com
22/22A Moo 2
Thepkasattri Road Koh Kaew, Amphoe
Mueang Phuket 83000
Tel: +66 (0) 93 327 0447
Tel (Office): +66 (0) 76 239 768
Mail: phuketcharter@simpsonmarine.com