There still seems to be some confusion about exactly what types of insurance are required when you charter a bareboat and I’d like to take this opportunity to write about the various types of insurance available and exactly what they cover. Hopefully this article will help our clients to understand what they are being charged…
DetailsThe Baltic is the largest brackish-water sea in the world and a yacht charter in the Baltic sea is a very unique experience. It is located between the Scandinavian peninsula and Europe`s north, north-east and mainland. It is bordered by Germany, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Russia and Sweden. The Baltic Sea has little or…
DetailsWe just couldn’t resist posting this delightful testimonial from one of our brides who had her reception on the KATHLEEN WINDRIDGE motor yacht last week. Here goes: “My husband and I are incredibly grateful and content beyond words for the services you provided for our March 31st 2012 wedding in Miami Beach. From our first…
DetailsLet’s start by saying that if you are flying to Europe from the US then you should plan on arriving the day before your cruise begins and spending a night in a hotel in a place like Athens. Many places to eat but some of the best can be found in the Historic Plaka district…
DetailsThe contents of a charter contract varies depending on location and charter company. This article will explain how your contract will work while chartering a yacht in Europe. WMT (Western Mediterranean Terms, according to MYBA) Items Included in the charter rate Hire of the yacht (use, maintenance, etc.) Crew cost, except food Marine insurance for the…
DetailsMany of our clients, especially those who book their charters far in advance, often ask about Travel Insurance or Trip Cancellation Insurance. These two terms tend to be similar and people often use them indiscriminately. Just to try and put a little order in the house, here’s what you should know about Insurance for your…
DetailsMany of my clients have not chartered before and some wind up with a lesser vacation experience than originally envisioned. This is basically a tragedy since chartering a yacht or catamaran is not inexpensive and I simply hate for people to NOT get their money’s worth. With this in mind, I have put together a…
DetailsGulets are some of the most amazingly comfortable boats anywhere in the world. The word Gulet gave birth to the French “Golette” and the Spanish “Goleta”, the Italian Gulletta, and probably the English “Cutter”. There has been some discussion among academics as to whose loanword it really is, but it’s really unimportant where the word…
DetailsMost of my new clients ask me about an itinerary for their charter, and yes, we do have an incredible number of “stock” itineraries on our files that take you from point a) to point b) and then on to point c) etc. Unfortunately, boats and yachts also have to deal with the weather, the…
DetailsThe British Virgin Islands is a sailor’s paradise – that’s why it’s been the mecca for so many sailors over the years. I mean what more could anyone want? Nice warm climate, friendly natives, a bunch of islands, steady breezes, protected waters and great beaches, and all of this about 3 hours away from mainland…
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