Before you charter

Skipper screening

ZikkZakk goes out bareboat, so we ask every prospective skipper to complete this short screening first. Answer a few questions about your experience and the waters you've sailed, and you'll receive a readiness report by email. It takes a few minutes and helps us confirm the boat and the cruising area are a good match for you.

Your details and any uploaded certificate are used only to produce this report, which is emailed to the boat owner, to you, and to your agent if you add one. Nothing is stored by this tool.

Your details

Full nameEmailPhoneCountry

Agent (optional)

If a charter agent is arranging this for you, add them here — they receive a copy of the report so the whole exchange stays on one thread.

Agent nameAgent email

Sailing experience

Total sailing NMSkipper (command) NMNM last 24 monthsSailing days last 24 monthsLargest boat as skipper (ft)Largest boat modelMonohull experience36ft+ experiencePrevious bareboat charter

Certificates

Pick from the pre-approved list and upload a photo or PDF (max 4 MB total across all certificates). Not on the list → choose “Other”.

CertificateProof image / PDF

Practical experience

Rate yourself honestly. Leave a row blank if it doesn't apply or you're not sure.

Expert: done it often in varied conditions, could teach it
Competent: reliably on your own in normal conditions
Beginner: done it a few times, still need guidance

Boat handling

Harbour manoeuvringclose quarters under power, without a bow thruster

Reversingprop-walk control astern under power

Berthingcoming alongside a pontoon or quay

Springsusing spring lines against the engine to leave or enter a berth

Anchoringchoosing the spot, scope and set — and how she will swing

Reefingreefing early and shaking out again

Passage skills

Night sailing

Offshore sailingpassages out of sight of land or in poor visibility

Skerry / narrow-water navigationpilotage between islands and rocks by eye, chart and marks

Incidents

Have you been involved in any incident, grounding, collision or serious near-miss as skipper?

Co-skipper (optional)A competent co-skipper will be aboard

Requested voyage

Planned areaTrip type

Night sailing plannedOffshore legs (≤ 20 NM each way)Expected long legs

Planned routeComments

DeclarationI confirm the information above is accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge. I understand this screening is advisory, that the final decision rests with the boat owner, and that the boat will not be released if the declared information proves inaccurate — whatever the screening result.