24/7 Emergency medical assistance
Cover for specialist sports equipment
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1 million+ Travellers protected
28 years Industry experience
Yachting involves travelling by sailboat or motor yacht for leisure or competition. When crewing, participants assist with onboard tasks such as handling lines, trimming sails, navigation support and general deck duties. Conditions can vary significantly depending on whether sailing is undertaken close to shore or further offshore.
ActivitySure can cover yachting on an amateur, non-professional basis when you are taking part abroad as a crew member. Cover may apply to inshore crewing, where sailing takes place within coastal or territorial waters and generally remains within reach of port facilities. Offshore crewing or racing, where vessels travel further from land and may involve longer passages and open-sea conditions, is treated as a higher-risk variation and may require the appropriate level of cover.
Choose the protection that fits your adventure
Excess £100
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£1,000
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£5,000,000
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£750
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£250
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£200
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£300
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £100
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£5,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £75
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£3,000
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£10,000,000
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£1,500
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£250
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£200
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£500
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £200
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£7,500
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£60,000
Excess £0
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£5,000
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£10,000,000
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£2,500
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£250
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£400
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£1000
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£20 per 12hrs, max. £400
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£15,000
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£2,000,000
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£250
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£750
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£100,000
* Protection levels are based on overall cover limits, benefits and excess across each plan.
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Single trip Yachting Travel Insurance
Perfect for one-off adventures, holidays and activity breaks abroad.
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Annual multi-trip Yachting Travel Insurance
Travel more for less with year-round protection across multiple trips.
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Whether you’re planning a one-off escape, an activity-packed holiday or travelling regularly throughout the year, our protection levels are designed to give you confidence at every stage of your journey. From emergency medical cover and cancellation protection to support while you’re away, you can choose the level of cover that best fits the way you travel and the adventures you take on.
Destination Insight
Where is popular to go yachting?
Yachting is popular in destinations known for favourable wind conditions and scenic coastlines. Greece and Croatia attract crews for island-hopping routes in relatively sheltered waters, while the Mediterranean remains a hub for both leisure sailing and organised regattas. Offshore racing and passage-making are also common in parts of the Atlantic and Caribbean, where longer sea routes and competitive events draw amateur crews from around the world.
Here's why yachting travel insurance matters:
Being at sea presents risks including slips on wet decks, rope and winch injuries, sudden boom movement and the effects of changing weather conditions. Offshore sailing can also involve longer distances from immediate medical facilities. If you are injured while abroad, medical treatment, evacuation or repatriation may be required. Having appropriate travel insurance in place helps protect you financially if something goes wrong during your trip.
Helpful travel tips
- Follow all instructions and safety briefings given by the skipper or event organisers
- Wear appropriate safety equipment such as life jackets and harnesses where required.
- Keep hands and fingers clear of winches, cleats and ropes under load.
- Move carefully on wet or moving decks and maintain three points of contact
- Stay aware of boom movement and shifting sails, especially during manoeuvres.