Whether you’re docked or out on the open water, it’s important to have sufficient yacht insurance coverage at all times.  But what if your yacht is moored or harbored more often than when it is being used? What if you feel like you don’t have enough time to get out on the water and enjoy your investment? There are so many factors that can hinder doing what we love, such as:

  • celebrating events that you have to attend
  • getting home in time so the dog doesn’t have an “accident”
  • squalls and stormy weather
  • taking care of responsibilities around the house
  • working overtime

No matter what the reason, we feel unfulfilled and wish we just had more time to take our yachts out.  Well here are a few ideas for freeing up more time and enjoying the open waters with family members and friends:

  • Be on the lookout for marine events – whether it’s watching fireworks on the 4th of July from the deck of your yacht or just spending time drifting in coastal waters, making plans to take your yacht out may just be the motivation you’ve needed.
  • Dedicate some yacht space to your work – set up an area onboard that you could use as your office space and telecommute to work once in a while. Obviously, not everyone can do this, but if you can you’ll be enjoying an office with a view.
  • Develop a yachting schedule – according to time management experts, we’re more likely to follow through on what we’ve scheduled on our calendars or in our datebooks and getting out on the water is no exception to that rule.
  • Enroll in a yachting course with family members and friends – this is a great way to expand your crew. Best of all, you won’t have to postpone getting out on the water because you don’t have sufficient help onboard.  Plus, it may get you a discount on your yacht insurance policy.
  • If you’ve planned a family celebration or a get-together with friends, offer to host the event on your yacht – the only element that is changing is the location of the event. Everything else has been planned out to the letter so all you need to do is make some phone calls and inform people of the change in location.
  • Make plans with fellow yacht owners – if you have made plans to go yachting with other enthusiasts, it won’t be as easy to cancel as say a business luncheon. However, you can host the event on your yacht.

On a closing note, if you’re a true enthusiast, you know that boating and yachting are good for the soul.  The fresh air, the laughter, the stress reduction, and being with family or friends are all benefits.  Most importantly, make sure that you have comprehensive yacht insurance coverage to protect you and your investment. You can shop and compare before you buy the policy.

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