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Sailing in the day and sailing at night are two different types of experiences. But then unless you experience it, you cannot feel the difference and find their uniqueness. Night sailing creates a magical spell that leaves a lasting impression in the minds of the sailors. 

Experience the Sea in Darkness

Generally, the night sailing starts just before the Sun is about to set. The time when the world around prepares to go back to their nests from their work. So, the reverberation in the air is exhilarating. It seems even the Sun prepares to go back to its abode from daylong slogging and spreading the necessary light the world waits for every day. The colour of the sky constantly changes as the Sun is all set to go down. As the hue of the sky changes, the sea responds to the changes in its way. The outer atmosphere starts getting colder and the darkness falls, giving way to the Stars to come out and shine to create an atmosphere for wonderful party time. 

Capture the Sun Diving into the Sea 

As you sail you watch the Sunrise over the vast sea, it seems that Sun is about to take a deep dive. And as the Sun takes a deep, the Stars come out in the backdrop, making the celestial affair a moment worth capturing to treasure all your life. You don’t get to experience this once in a lifetime moment, every time you wish.  

Night sailing though is not an easy affair, yet it has its appeal, something you may not find in day time sailing. During the night, sailors cannot see the approaching storms and wind, also strolling around on the deck in darkness is not easy and whatever navigational skills one has seemed ineffectual during the night sailing. However, some people love night time sailing for its uniqueness. 

Some tips below to keep in mind when you decide to sail into the dark:

Be Prepared

Though sailing during the night is scary, if you are well prepared for the adventure then you can make your sailing a memorable affair. The first thing that you should keep in mind is, keep the speed of your yacht slow to enjoy your sailing. If you go fast then controlling the yacht may not be easy to avoid collision with unknown/invisible objects floating on the sea. 

Whatever you choose, the pleasure boats or yachts should be prepared before the Sunset. Every technical issue should be checked, loose objects should be fixed, safety equipment, lights should be kept within reach. Also, do check the weather before everything else. Moreover, to make the occasion most enjoyable crews should keep the snacks and drinks within the reach of your hands. 

What to Wear

As the sun goes down, the atmosphere gets colder even during the summers and when you are out on the sea, it can get much colder than normal. Do not spoil your enjoyment by wearing something that might not allow you to celebrate the moment comfortably. Wear or carry warms clothes or layers or jackets when you are sailing during night time, so that you can wear then when required. 

Safety Equipment

When you go out on a yachting trip, a lifejacket is the most essential item. One can also attach a personal headlamp that can help you see around in an emergency. Moreover, the crew members in your yacht will keep other necessary safety equipment. Also, keep whistles and a sharp knife. Although, the yachts are equipped with good light facilities for night time navigation, yet, it is advisable that a good high-power spotlight should be kept within reach to spot vessels and their activities during the night as you sail. Additionally, the spotlights also help in guiding the yachts and boats for safe entry to and exit from a harbour in the dark. 

Use of Technical Aids 

Before technical aids were invented, sailors used to follow natural ways to sail during the night. Today technical aids like GPS/Chart plotters, advanced radar, night vision lights, thermal imaging, electronic cartography, and more have made sailing much easier and comfortable. 

Conclusion

The above tips if followed correctly can make your night time sailing much more enjoyable than you have ever imagined. Though adventure sailors never stopped sailing however challenging they found the experience to be, today with several advanced technical safety measures available, it is always recommended that when you plan to rent a yacht for night time sailing and yacht parties then do keep the above points in mind. 

Dubai is one of the most interesting yachting and sailing destinations, which is also easily accessible from every part of the world. If you have plans to go out for a night time sailing in Dubai, then rent a yacht in Dubai for the most memorable experience of your life. Yacht rental companies in Dubai offer a wide selection of packages for luxury yacht rental Dubai for their customers from the world over. Rent a yacht in Dubai and make sure the company you choose follows all the safety measures and equips their boats and yachts ideally for night time sailings.