CAPTAINED CHARTER DATES and ARRIVAL TIME - Both are shown at the top of this page.  Please verify them and contact Bow to Stern if they are incorrect in any way. 

REGISTRATION - ALL PERSONS, including children, on the boat must complete the registration process as "Crew/Passenger".  Your Captain will be responsible for the vessel.

TO REGISTER - 

1. Click the << + sign-up >> bar at the bottom of this page.
2. Enter your name, phone number, email address, and answer all questions 

Once the process is complete you will be taken back to this event page and your name should show at the bottom under "Crew/Passenger".  Please make sure all persons in your group register, including children.

WHAT TO BRING - Attire should be according to the predicted weather.  Understand that the temperature is always a little cooler on the water and it never hurts to bring rain gear, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a camera to help remember your trip.  Water, other drinks, food and snacks, of your choice to enjoy while on board are suggested depending on the duration of your trip. This boat has a fully equipped galley (see Boat Manual Link below for more information).

OVERNIGHT CHARTERS -  Bedding, pillows, and towels are not provided.  Bedding can be sleeping bags or sheets.  The berth setup is as follows: Cabin 1 - 1 double size v-berth, Cabin 2 - 1 queen size aft berth, and a settee area that can be used as 2 twin berths.  Flat sheets are recommended if bringing sheets for bedding. The Galley is equipped with refrigeration, microwave, propane stone and oven, pots, pans, flatware, utensils, glasses, mugs, and a french press coffee maker.  (see Boat Manual Link below for more information).  Air conditioning and heat are available at the dock or with a portable generator that must be reserved.  Food, drink, and paper products are not provided.  Portable generator, grill, kayak, and dinghy available upon request (extra fees apply). 

CHECK-IN PROCEDURES and TIMES -  Your Event's ETA is shown just below the event title at the top of this page. If your ETA changes, as it often does, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can schedule our staff accordingly.  

CHECK-IN will be done at the Bow to Stern Offices, located at Bow to Stern Boating Center - 290 Blackwell Point Loop Rd, Oriental. Once there, you can park in the spaces directly on the side of the road or in the small parking area next to the sheds.  Wherever you park, please park close together as parking is limited.  Find our staff in the offices on the ground floor and we will confirm payment, paperwork, and equipment, introduce you to your captain, and then get you on your boat as soon as possible.

CHECK-IN TIMES and After Hours fees.
         8am - 6pm - Normal Check-In Times
         6pm - 10pm - Evening Check-In - $25 Fee
       10pm - 12pm - Late Check-In - $50 Fee

BOAT LOCATION - Oriental Harbor Village Marina - 516 South Water St, Oriental NC Once there, you can park anywhere in the parking lot.  The boat is located in slip B19.  Bow to Stern Staff must accompany you for the initial boarding - do not board without permission.  The "Check-In" (above) should take place prior to boarding.

FLOAT PLAN - Your Captain will discuss the float plan for the trip and make all efforts to meet your requests during the scheduled time.  For overnight charters, your captain will be in contact with you prior to the charter to discuss your float plan.

VESSEL TRACKING - This vessel is equipped with a tracking device to monitor location and essential systems.  Bow to Stern Staff will use this device's communication tools to assist in the safe operation of the vessel when possible.  There is also an audible communication system between Bow to Stern and the Boat that will be explained. (Video/Cameras are not part of the system)

BOAT RETURN - Once you arrive back at your slip, your captain may ask for your assistance during the check-in process.  For a list of check-in procedures see the "Vessel Manual". 

PAYMENT POLICY - A minimum 20% deposit is required at the time of booking.  The balance is due no later than two weeks prior to the start of your Event.  We recommend that you make all payments online via our online payment system.  Your event is not confirmed until the deposit is received.  Emails for all payments will be sent to the email on file as confirmation of payment.

CANCELLATION POLICY - An Event can be cancelled with more than 4 weeks notice for a full refund of any payments already made.  Cancellations with less than 4 but more than 2 weeks notice from the start of the Event will forfeit a $50 registration fee or the full deposit, whichever is less, or can be rescheduled without penalty.  Cancellations after the required balance due date (two weeks prior to the start of the event) will forfeit 50% of the Event fee.  No-Shows will forfeit the Event fee. 

INCLEMENT WEATHER POLICY -  Cancellations with a full refund or rescheduling without penalty are possible for any event that has unsafe weather for more than 50% of the event duration.  Unsafe weather is defined as a tropical storm/hurricane or unsafe sailing conditions (winds above 25kts and/or thunder and lightening).  We do not cancel for low winds, rain, or heat.  We are glad to reschedule during our winter season due to abnormal cold.

LINKS of INTEREST -

Beneteau 34 - Bow to Stern Website

Basic Specs for the Beneteau 34

Vessel Manual for the Beneteau 34

Possible Destinations and Itineraries

REGISTRATION - ALL PERSONS, including children, on the boat must complete the registration process as "Crew/Passenger".  Your Captain will be responsible for the vessel.

TO REGISTER - 

1. Click the << + sign-up >> bar at the bottom of this page.
2. Enter your name, phone number, email address, and answer all questions 

Once the process is complete you will be taken back to this event page and your name should show at the bottom under "Crew/Passenger".  Please make sure all persons in your group register, including children.