In order to cover the additional costs of the trip, the trip participants set up a joint on-board fund at the beginning of the trip.
The on-board cash box is usually used to pay for on-board catering, port fees (including starting and ending ports), fuel (diesel, petrol, gas), final cleaning and traditionally the skipper's meals. In addition, it is common in Mediterranean countries to also pay for any restaurant visits from the on-board cash box.
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