Chartering
A Relaunched Annapolis Sailboat Show and Sailboat Market
We spent four days walking the docks, tents and booths confirming the accuracy of the headline news — sailing is very popular
A Trip We Will Certainly Never Forget
My expectations were exceeded when I booked 'Winona,' a 2019 Jeanneau 419, for seven nights at an excellent price. Quahogs, oysters and lobstah rolls, here we come!
Chartering the BVI When COVID Tries to Stop You
The boat we had reserved was a six-stateroom Moorings 5800 cat, 58 feet of comfort and luxury — special even for a catamaran.
Atlantic-Caribbean Hurricane Outlook; Early Pacific Storm
The North Atlantic hurricane season will begin on June 1 and run through November 30. Tropical Storm Andres kicked off the Eastern Pacific season early.
GPS Spoofing Reminds Us to Keep Our Sextant and Paper Charts Handy
If you ever have that feeling that what you're seeing on your chart plotter doesn't appear to match up with what you're seeing with your eyes, you should pay attention.
Chartering the Pacific Northwest: Pine Trees, not Palm Trees
When the tide is going out, which is usually stronger due to the amount of rainfall and numerous rivers, all that water mass wants to get out to sea. Look at the chart and imagine all the blue stuff headed west — don't fight it, ride it.
Sailing Turkey’s Turquoise Coast
The Sunday before we were set to fly to Greece, we were banned from entering the EU. By some miracle, we were able to charter a yacht in Turkey.
Are You Making Caribbean Charter Plans?
While travel remains somewhat complicated and confusing, it is not out of the question. The Bahamas are open to US residents, and the BVI, which has been closed, is scheduled to reopen on December 1.
A Bare Boat Charter and a Wedding in the Eastern Caribbean
We can’t help ourselves — we love St. Vincent and the Grenadines. So, we returned again for 28 days from December 20, 2019, to January 18, 2020. This would be a somewhat different trip because Yumi and I had earlier decided to get married on Bequia at the Frangipani Hotel.
Exploring Northern California’s Inland Delta Cruising Grounds
Learn more on how to explore the California Delta with a summer charter.
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