Expedition Charters
November 9, 2017
So you’re looking for adventure. Not of the bareboat party barge variety, but the kind where the weather is sketchy, the wildlife plentiful, the sailing
So you’re looking for adventure. Not of the bareboat party barge variety, but the kind where the weather is sketchy, the wildlife plentiful, the sailing
The back of my tongue erupted in flame and the heat of a thousand suns spread in my mouth like lava gushing from the depths
After hurricane Irma bashed through Florida and the southeastern coast of Georgia and South Carolina, significant damage to infrastructure has been reported. Damage to marinas
A key British naval port since the early 18th century, Antigua has long been a favored destination for sailors. When I first visited the island
Stuff I’ve learned and sometimes re-learned on charter In a typical year, I’m probably on charter at least once every other month, and during that
The two things you’ll notice almost immediately when you land on the island of Bequia are that you’re probably mispronouncing the name (it’s “Bek-way”), and
Checking in and out of different countries or islands while on a bareboat charter may be necessary, but the process can be a time-consuming and
Let’s face it—without islands to sail to, cruising wouldn’t be nearly as much fun. No matter where you sail, arriving at a destination by boat
Santa Catalina Island By Zuzana Prochazka 33.3879° N, 118.4163° W Sailing here is like stepping back in time. Just 26 miles off the Southern California
Manitoulin Island By Fred Bagley45.7026° N, 82.0372° W Ah, sailing off to a remote island—dolphins on the bow wave, palm trees on the beach and
Today we celebrate the birthday of America’s Cup legend Dennis Conner. Though famous for his comeback and three victories in the Auld Mug, Conner is
Paul Meilhat’s french-flagged IMOCA 60 has won Leg 5 of The Ocean Race Europe. They completed the 1,600 mile stretch from Genoa, Italy, to Boka
On September 15, 1835 HMS Beagle, with Charles Darwin on board for a five-year voyage as the ship’s naturalist, reaches the Galápagos Islands. During this
The 2026 Best Boats nominees highlight innovation, diversity, and design—offering something for every sailor and every adventure.
A major powercat brand is turning towards new horizons with the announcement of three new sailing cats to join their lineup.
I have a confession to make: I recently read one of John Kretschmer’s books for the first time. You’d think someone who’s made a career
As the summer winds down, a season change is in the air. Autumn? Nope, it’s boat show season. You’d think the SAIL editors would all
A drop-in sailing lifestyle is a reasonable alternative to cruising on your own boat.
Reserve your tickets now.
Ready or not, boat show season is upon us.
