Also, look at:	Option or hold A yacht charter broker or bareboat company may offer an "option" or "hold" on whichever bare boat you are interested in chartering. This is a tentative booking which is placed in your name pending receipt of your contract, sailing resume and deposit payment. An option is usually in effect for 5 to 10 days (depending upon the company) and provided payment and documents are received within the time allowed. After receipt, your boating holiday will then be confirmed.			related sites
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