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
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