{"id":156668,"date":"2023-02-16T12:56:20","date_gmt":"2023-02-16T11:56:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/?page_id=156668"},"modified":"2026-09-21T21:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T19:48:36","slug":"faq","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.toernfinder.de\/en\/faq\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently asked questions"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FAQ<\/div>\n

Frequently asked questions<\/h1>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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General information about T\u00f6rnfinder<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What is T\u00f6rnfinder?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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T\u00f6rnfinder is an innovative online portal for sailing trips, sailing courses and sail training. Providers can present their crewing opportunities, training trips, seminars and courses easily and in an appealing design. Sailing enthusiasts have a wide range of search and filter options to quickly find the right sailing trip, training trip, sailing course or seminar.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What search and filter options does T\u00f6rnfinder offer?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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In addition to the classic search by travel period and by your preferred country and sailing area, T\u00f6rnfinder also lets you filter by trip type (for example sail training or cabin charter), boat type (for example monohull or catamaran), preferred boat length, trip duration, nautical miles and price. And if that's not enough, a free text search is also available.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Can you book a sailing trip through toernfinder.de?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Toernfinder.de is not the organiser or agent of the listed sailing trips, but provides the platform on which providers of sailing trips can list their trips. If you're interested in one of the listed trips, you can contact the relevant provider via the contact form.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

I'm interested in a trip. How do I contact the provider?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The fastest way to reach the provider is via the contact form, which can be found beneath the respective trip description. Simply enter your name and contact details, and the provider will receive a ready-made email with the trip details and will get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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General information about sailing trips<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What is a sailing trip?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A sailing trip (in German \"T\u00f6rn\") refers to any route or journey covered by a sailing boat.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Is sailing suitable for beginners?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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On most of the trips offered on toernfinder.de, crew members with and without sailing experience are welcome \u2013 including beginners. Only a few trips require prior sailing experience, which is usually noted in the trip descriptions. For precise information about the sailing skills required, you can contact the provider via the contact form on the relevant trip.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What are the best times of year to go sailing?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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This depends heavily on the sailing area and personal preferences. From late spring to autumn, the Baltic Sea and the Mediterranean, for example, are popular sailing areas. In the winter months, the Canary Islands, the Caribbean and various tropical areas offer excellent wind and weather conditions. But the sailing areas offered by our providers are as varied as personal tastes \u2013 so there's something for everyone. Enjoy browsing!<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The trip types<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

Why are the individual trips assigned to different trip types?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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To make the trips easier to find for sailing enthusiasts, we've given our providers the option to assign their trips to specific categories. The following categories are currently available: sail training, event sailing, family sailing, flotilla sailing, hand for a bunk, mile building, cabin charter, regatta sailing and skipper training. The exact details of each trip should be arranged with the provider.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is sail training?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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On a sail training trip, the focus is on learning to sail \u2013 for example, preparing for skipper licence exams.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is event sailing?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Event sailing refers to trips with a special theme \u2013 for example, trips that focus not only on sailing but also on yoga, climbing, culinary experiences or similar.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is family sailing?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Family sailing is aimed specifically at families with children. Particular attention is paid to family-friendly route planning and to the needs of children on board.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is flotilla sailing?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Flotilla sailing refers to trips with several yachts sailing together in a loose group. On shore, participants often take part in shared activities and swap the day's sailing experiences.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is \"hand for a bunk\"?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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On a \"hand for a bunk\" trip, a bunk is provided free of charge in exchange for helping out on board. This help can involve, for example, actively taking part in sailing, cooking, repairs or other tasks. The exact tasks and conditions of such a trip should be agreed with the relevant provider in advance.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is mile building?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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On a mile-building trip, the focus is on sailing long distances and clocking up sea miles, rather than on shore excursions and exploring bays.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a cabin charter?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A cabin charter is the classic form of joining a crew as a paying guest.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is regatta sailing?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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Regatta sailing focuses on taking part in regattas or on special training to prepare for regatta racing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is skipper training?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The skipper training category focuses on developing skipper skills \u2013 for example, practising harbour manoeuvres or heavy-weather sailing.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What does the trip type \"private yacht with a skipper\" mean?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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With the \"private yacht with a skipper\" trip type, you don't just charter individual bunks, but the entire boat including a professional skipper. Together with the skipper, you decide on the route, the schedule and the activities, and you have exclusive use of the yacht with your own group. As usual, the quickest way to get in touch is via the contact form on the relevant listing or via the link to the provider's website.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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The boat types<\/h3>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n

What is a monohull?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A monohull is a sailing yacht with only one hull, which is why it's also called a single-hull boat. A monohull usually has just one engine.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a catamaran?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A catamaran is a sailing yacht with two hulls, which is why it's also called a multihull. In most cases, there's an engine in each of the hulls.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a trimaran?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A trimaran is a sailing yacht with three hulls, which is why it's also called a multihull. Similar to a monohull, such a yacht usually has just one engine, located in the central hull.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a tall ship?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A tall ship (also called a windjammer) is a sailing ship with several masts that sails mainly with square sails. Square sails are sails set across the keel line (at right angles to the ship's length).<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

What is a traditional sailing vessel?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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A traditional sailing vessel is a historic sailing ship that is largely preserved in its original condition or has been restored to its original state.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Who writes the trip descriptions?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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The trip descriptions are written by the respective provider of the sailing trip. The providers are responsible for the information given there. If you have any questions about a trip description, you can simply send them to the provider via the relevant contact form. Below, we explain a few general terms that appear repeatedly in the trip descriptions.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>

Some trip descriptions mention a \"kitty\" (Bordkasse). What is the kitty?<\/span><\/i><\/a><\/h4><\/div>
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On sailing trips, it's common for the crew to set up a kitty to help cover the additional costs of a trip. Traditionally, the skipper usually doesn't contribute to the kitty. Which costs are covered by the kitty is mostly decided by the crew and, of course, also depends on the respective organiser and provider of the trip. The following costs are usually paid from the kitty:<\/p>\n