Summertime is usually family time in the Caribbean. It’s also considerably less crowded – which is a plus – sometimes you can negotiate better pricing with the owners, which is also a plus, but it’s also hot, so charter a boat with air conditioning..!! The summer months in the Caribbean therefore offer some really good…
Of course, I haven’t actually taken my summer vacation yet – I’ll be taking it in mid-July. BUT, as they say, more than half the fun is thinking about it and preparing for it. SO, I thought I’d share my anticipation and tell you all about the things I want to do this time around.…
GOING ON A YACHT VACATION IN THE CARIBBEAN? FIVE THINGS THAT WOMEN SHOULD KNOW! First of all whatever you are thinking of packing is too much You can never have enough swim wear You will never wear those sexy stiletto sandals that you paid a fortune for Leave most of your make-up at home as…
Following the same line of questions that we frequently get here, this topic has to be in the top ten. Let me start by saying that most of the bareboat inquiries that we get and the quotes that we send out, do not include the cost of the provisioning. At some point however, the issue…
The British and US Virgin Islands offers one of the greatest and most relaxing boating experiences in the world and we’d like the opportunity to offer up a selection of BVI boating tips. Several factors contribute to this well earned reputation: plenty of small islands, regular E to NE winds, protected waters, great beaches and…
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…
Most 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…
The 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…
We have been lucky to take a trip with our friends aboard the sailing catamaran COOL CHANGE about chartering in the Grenadine Islands in the South Eastern Caribbean (Windward Islands). We are happy to reproduce the article here. Thank you guys very much for all this valuable first hand information. Booking Charters in the Grenadines…
Yes, it’s that time of year again. Time to think about how to break up those long horrid Northern winters into livable chunks with a Christmas or New Year Charter in the Caribbean – yes, you Canadians need to think about this as well – I’m talking to you too. A nice warm break over…