St. Thomas to the British Virgin Islands Ferry Situation Seems to have deteriorated instead of getting better. Last we heard, the Fast Ferry from Charlotte Amalie to Road Town was not leaving at the regular scheduled departure times. There are also a couple of ferries with maintenance issues Last week we heard of passengers from…
As the summer yachting season looms…a young man’s fancy turns to thoughts of boating and yachting in exotic locations around the world. At least we hope it does. Please allow us to add another, more traditional, destination: New England, anyone? Oft forgotten, never boring and ALWAYS fascinating, the New England coastline offers some amazing little…
This is the second of our two blog posts referencing the Leeward Islands and covers Anguilla, St. Barths and Dominica. Yachting in the Leeward Islands is a privileged adventure to some of the most coveted destinations in the world. The playground of the well heeled, the yachts of high-profile celebrities crowd the ports, especially during…
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…
Wow, am I walking straight into the lion’s jaws, or what? Tipping has been an ongoing topic of discussion between Captains, Crews, Clearing Houses, Management Companies and Charter Booking Agents and Brokers for decades. Recently, with the recession, it has become a hot topic and, as usual, will not be resolved this year either. This…
Some favorite Bahamas yacht charter and fishing destinations include the Exuma Islands and the Abaco and of course, the Out-Islands. The crystal clear waters and unique reefs, coral heads and the wildlife are unparalleled. The Bahamian people are warm and friendly when treated with respect and the whole Bahamian experience gets a 5 star rating.…
Yachting in the Italian Riviera: Glamour with Gusto The 2014 yachting season in the Italian Riviera has launched. In the picture-perfect harbors, patrons gaze out from waterfront cafes at the newly arrived yachts in curiosity and delight. No matter who you are, charter guests docked in their tiny ports are worthy of distinction. The excitement…
Someone posted a comment on our Facebook page that was showing a picture of the bow of a Turkish Gulet, as in: “Alright, I’ll bite, what’s a Gulet?” Which, of course, gave me the inspiration for this article. Let me give you the technical explanation first – Gulets are beautiful, sleek, 2 or 3 masted…
This article could have been well entitled “The Magic of a Well Prepared Preference Sheet” – since the secret of a perfect yacht vacation will depend largely on the quality and detail of this essential document. The value of a well filled out, and complete charter Preference Sheet cannot be over-estimated. Does your group include…
Here are some Virgin Island bareboating tips for newcomers to the bareboat scene in the BVI. Let’s start at the beginning: the British and US Virgin Islands offer one of the greatest and most relaxing bare-boating experiences in the world and we’d like the opportunity to offer up a selection of BVI bareboating tips. Several…