Guides
Trust and safety: questions before you agree
Clear information and a careful handover matter more than broad assurances.
YachtSitting team · Updated:
Discuss identity, experience and references directly, and check the qualifications relevant to the actual tasks. A profile is not proof of competence, insurance or a background check. YachtSitting does not guarantee that a participant is vetted or that a boat is safe. Avoid sending sensitive documents through public profile fields.
Before handing over access, agree written instructions, emergency contacts and limits on spending and equipment use. Review the accommodation, exits and relevant safety equipment together. Do not undertake navigation, electrical, gas or other safety-critical work beyond your competence; arrange appropriate specialist help.
Agree the actual terms
Accommodation may be exchanged for duties, carry an agreed stay fee or involve a contribution to actual living costs. Professional care can instead be paid work without accommodation. Separate these amounts, materials and tools; do not assume a free stay or unpaid work. When the owner lives aboard, sharing actual living costs is also possible without care duties unless these are separately agreed.
Check permissions before proceeding
Confirm the owner’s consent, marina rules, insurance terms and applicable local requirements for the specific arrangement. Permission cannot be inferred from a listing or profile. Ask the marina and insurer directly; these guides are preparation, not jurisdiction-specific legal advice.
Start at your own pace
We are developing YachtSitting with our first users. Features are introduced gradually; profiles do not guarantee a match, available stays or bookings.