SOMERS BOAT TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Somers’ Members-Only Open Skiff: A Solo 4‑Hour Summer Hire
A concise guide to Somers Yacht Club’s members-only open skiff hire — a single-person boat available for up to four hours that lets members set their own itinerary.
Somers’ Members-Only Open Skiff: A Solo 4‑Hour Summer Hire.
Open Skiff #8855 at Somers is an exclusive, members-only boat hire that gives a single sailor up to four hours on the water to craft their own route—whether for quiet relaxation or short coastal exploration.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Members-Only Opportunity
This skiff is available only to Somers Yacht Club members, an exclusive hire that keeps outings private and limited to club participants.
Flexible Four-Hour Block
Hires run up to four hours, giving members a fixed window to design a short excursion or a relaxed outing without a preset route.
Solo Open Skiff Experience
This is a one-person skiff intended for individual use, suited to sailors who want autonomy on the water for a single session.
What the day feels like
What the outing feels like
The hire delivers a compact, self-directed sea session: you take the skiff and spend up to four hours on open water, shaping the route and pace yourself for either quiet time on the waves or short exploratory legs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this hire suits—and who it doesn’t.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Hires are provided for up to four hours; plan your outing to fit within that window.
The fee does not change according to the length of the hire within the allowed period.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Who can hire Open Skiff #8855?
The activity is available only to Somers Yacht Club members.
How long can I use the skiff?
You can use the boat for up to four hours.
Does the price change if I hire for a shorter time?
The price won't change according to the length of the hire.
How many people does the skiff hold?
The hire is for a one-person skiff.
Is there an age recommendation?
Materials indicate a target age range of 10 to 15 years old.