Horta, Faial, Azores
Sailing yacht, Horta — liveaboard care arrangement
Photo: Unsplash
Vessel
Sailing yacht
Length
≈11m
Duration
4–8 weeks
Care type
Stay aboard & care
Max occupants
2
Couples
Welcome
Expected responsibilities
- Daily visual deck and cabin check
- Weekly photo condition update to owner
- Monitor bilge, open ventilation hatches in dry weather
- Wipe down cockpit and exposed surfaces
- Report anything unusual promptly
Not part of this role
- Engine or electrical repairs
- Moving the vessel
- Diving or hull work
Accommodation & conditions
Cabin
Separate forward cabin, marina toilet block ashore
Connectivity
Marina Wi-Fi available, quality varies. SIM card recommended.
Energy
Shore power via marina hookup. Usage subject to agreement.
Sanitary
Marina toilet and shower block. No onboard hot water guaranteed.
Food
Not provided. Own provisions.
Marina fees
Owner
Utilities
Shore power usage subject to separate agreement
Shore power (per agreement)Marina Wi-Fi (not guaranteed)Dinghy storage
Important notices
Atlantic marina conditions can be exposed in winter
Verify marina permission to live aboard before agreeing
Insurance implications are owner's responsibility to check