If you were thinking you’d run out of places to sail, think again. As of May 25, 2012 the inland waterways of Russia are now open to foreign-flagged vessels for recreational purposes.
Misty clouds clung to the evergreen-clad hillsides of San Juan Island, the largest and westernmost island in its namesake archipelago in the Pacific Northwest. Whip-like strands of kelp were shepherded by the currents of Haro Strait…
When it comes to chartering in the Caribbean, St. Thomas has always stood apart for its convenient airport and top-notch shopping district in downtown Charlotte Amalie. But after Peter Nielsen’s exceptional experience at the St. Thomas Rolex Regatta, I wanted a taste of what else the island had to offer.
The latest news on your favorite charter companies near and far, including The Moorings, Dream Yacht Charters and CYOA Yacht Charters.
“Back then, when you wanted to start a company in the BVI, you had to talk to two people: the governor and the chief minister,” explains Brian Chestnut, co-owner of Conch Charters in Road Town, Tortola. “After a few cocktails, they told us the secret to getting tourists down here was yacht chartering. And just like that, we were in yacht chartering.”
Sailing started out for me with a simple dream. I always wanted to have my own little boat where I could take her out on the ocean. I grew up in Huntington Beach, California, where my family spent many summers at the beach. At the pier, I would gaze longingly at the sailboats as they launched.
Few places in Barnegat Bay are off the beaten track, but sometimes you can find a nook that is less well traveled. For instance, check out Silver Bay, in New Jersey’s Toms River Township.
The three of us were still in foulies. We settled into the cockpit, the first time we could truly sit down and relax together in 23 days. Somehow we made the anchorage before dark, but only just. Since we had first sighted land some 50 miles off, at exactly noon, we had been racing the sunset.
From the June, 2012 issue, we update you on news from your favorite charter companies and flotilla events nationally and abroad.
Any bareboat skipper who’s experienced a restless night at anchor knows that bareboating can sometimes be stressful. And while some veteran bareboaters positively enjoy planning trips and controlling ships, others know how glorious it can be to give up the helm and embrace the vacation. That’s when they try out crewed yacht chartering.
A strategic decision-making process is a key part of seamanship when things go sideways.
Late last year, 59º North had our first annual “staff training” weekend aboard our Farr 65 Falken and an interesting debate emerged…how to calibrate the depth sounder?
The epicenter of shorthanded ocean racing in the U.S. isn’t where you might think.
Marine Marketers of America has awarded the navigation app Savvy Navvy their Best New Product Launch award for a retailer program aimed at bringing the software to more users.
Windelo combines style, upscale accommodations, and sustainability in this sporty new 54-footer, a Top 10 Best Boat winner this year.
With its new 6 Series, Catalina Yachts focuses on performance and a range of thoughtful upgrades.
For people caught in the maelstrom of cancer, Sail Beyond Cancer offers a respite.
Here’s how to help your boat’s batteries live a healthy, long life.
The second time around with a Dolphin 24 affirms the less-is-more philosophy of sailing.
Perception of risk is a funny thing.
