Skipper listings
Looking for a skipper for your charter, or offering your services? Post a listing and connect through the platform - your contact details stay private.
Go to listings
Transparent yacht check-in — free
Digital yacht handover and return protocol. Fair charter for both sides.
Handover disputes often arise simply because the pre-charter condition wasn't clearly recorded. KeelTruth provides a structured checklist and photo documentation, giving both the crew and charter company mutual clarity from day one.
No credit card required. Handover protocols are free.
Why misunderstandings happen at yacht handover
It is rarely intentional. Usually, there is simply no shared, verified record from check-in.
- 1 Marina rush and tight turnarounds: Busy Saturdays put crews and base staff under immense time pressure, making minor pre-existing flaws easy to overlook.
- 2 Missing baseline record: If the yacht's pre-departure condition is not documented, it is difficult to determine when damage actually occurred.
- 3 One shared factual record: A transparent digital protocol with photos protects the crew's deposit while saving base staff time and preserving good relations.
What we do on KeelTruth
Clear tools for a smooth sailing holiday: from independent handover protocols to verified skippers and fair reviews.
Ratings for charter companies, marinas, and skippers
Read genuine experiences from other crews and share your own rating after your trip. Constructive feedback recognizes great charter companies and helps sailors choose trusted partners.
See listings and ratingsHow does the protocol prevent disputes?
What to check during yacht inspection, how to handle check-in calmly, and how to resolve handover questions fairly? Answers in the FAQ.
Read FAQHow it works
From marina check-in to return — four steps to a fair charter for both sides.
1
Thorough check-in at the marina
Step-by-step checklist at pickup: hull, deck, interior, engine, and sails. Add photos and notes before untying the lines.
2
Securely archived during your charter
Condition at check-in is safely saved with timestamps. Both crew and charter company know exactly how the boat left the marina.
3
Smooth check-out at return
The same streamlined process when returning the yacht — easily compare return condition with check-in. Handover is fast, objective, and calm.
4
Clear settlement and mutual satisfaction
With clear photo documentation, deposit settlement is quick and transparent. Both sides finish the charter on great terms.
Sample
See a finished check-in protocol
Open a real completed protocol. The page chrome stays in your language; use the links below to show checklist labels in another language without switching the whole site.
View the form labels in another language (site language stays the same):
- English
- Slovenčina
- Čeština
- Deutsch