Purchasing a Charter Yacht
March 25, 2021
One thing nobody really expected when the pandemic hit last year was skyrocketing boat sales. Power and sailboats alike have sold like hotcakes in all
One thing nobody really expected when the pandemic hit last year was skyrocketing boat sales. Power and sailboats alike have sold like hotcakes in all
A charter isn’t like most other vacations. It takes a good deal of pre-arrival strategizing and loads of onsite tactical execution if it’s to be
When I was a younger man, with less money and a stronger back, I was a regular anchoring snob. Free parking, I believed, is a
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
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
I like to pay special attention during my charter checkout because from years of learning the hard way, I’ve come to realize that the time
Over the weekend, we’ll be celebrating the birthdays of two of yacht racing’s greats: Sir Thomas Lipton and Charlie Dalin.
Jamestown, Rhode Island, native Erica Lush has spent the first half of 2025 in France training to compete in the Solitaire du Figaro. This week’s Solo Maitre CoQ could secure her spot on the start line.
Under the new policy, all products from Airmar will have a three year warranty, instead of the previous two year warranty.
Bocce ball, sea stories, and the best guacamole make a simple charter so much more.
When it comes to sun protection, it’s worth investing in your eyes.
Lively sailing, mind-bending history, rich culture, and…spelunking? A charter through Greece’s Cyclades Islands is abundant in every way.
In February, Falken, our Farr 65, made landfall in Falmouth, Antigua, sailing just over 3,000 miles in 16 days from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, in brochure-perfect
A tempestuous night in a Carolina creek served up a lot of lessons.
The next big update to NOAA’s Custom Chart program will be in November, drawing criticism from those who want fixes for printed charts now.
Three new lightweight, rechargeable, waterproof lights from Exposure Marine maximize night vision and offshore safety. Exposure Marine, a UK-based company that specializes in high-performance lights
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