noun
- the activity of renting and sailing a boat without a professional crew or skipper
Usage: nautical; recreational
verb
- to rent and sail a boat without a professional crew or skipper
Usage: nautical; recreational
Examples
- Bareboating in the Caribbean is a popular vacation option for experienced sailors.
- They decided to go bareboating for their honeymoon instead of booking a traditional cruise.
- Bareboating requires a valid sailing license and proof of competence.
- We spent two weeks bareboating through the Greek islands last summer.
- Many charter companies offer bareboating packages that include navigation training.
- Bareboating allows sailors to explore remote anchorages at their own pace.