Charter Checkout Procedures
March 4, 2020
One of my favorite parts of a charter is the checkout. I know, weird. But that’s the time I learn the boat that will be
One of my favorite parts of a charter is the checkout. I know, weird. But that’s the time I learn the boat that will be
Though summer may not be when you typically think of escaping to a tropical island, it could, in fact, be the perfect time for a
The fall boat shows have come and gone, winter is settling in, and sailing may seem like a distant dream as you hold your breath
It has been a good decade for chartering. Boats have been refreshed, new bases added, new differentiating “products” have been introduced, and it’s easier than
Owning a yacht in charter sounds exotic and enticing, and it may have crossed your mind to give it a try. Maybe you’ve heard stories
So, you’re going on a charter vacation. There’s so much to plan, pack and ponder, but who has the time when all you can think
Whether you want to build a sailing resume or just gain practical experience, getting more miles under your keel is key. You can sail a
So, you want to find a great deal on your next charter vacation? Sure, you can scour the internet, hope for Black Friday deals or
I often get asked about safety and security on charter, and most of the time I shrug and say it’s a matter of common sense,
A little know-how goes a long way on vacation They say cruising is just fixing your boat in exotic places. Maybe that’s why so many
Six IMOCAs are lining up in New York this week for the inaugural Ocean Race Atlantic, a fully-crewed sprint from New York City to Lorient, France.
Tank water can easily be contaminated with anything from a lingering bad taste to dangerous bacteria. Installing a triple filtration set up on Ben-Varrey helped.
The effort to save Maine’s classic plastic fleet began—as so many great things do—with three friends and a foolish idea.
Boat meets spaceship at the luxury end of the market.
Tides are an essential part of coastal sailing, so don’t forget to look at the moon once in a while.
The Magenta Project seeks applicants for their 2026-2027 mentorship program.
Twist: The Big Question When asked to help out onboard, I’m sometimes surprised to find how many skippers only have a vague notion of how
The sailing world has lost another great this week in the passing of John Rousmaniere, author of Fastnet Force 10 and numerous other sailing texts.
As a yacht broker, many people have talked to me about wanting to buy a boat, learning to sail, and then taking their own boat
A new flagship elevates an iconic and evergreen cruising brand.
