Private Charter Yacht vs. Cruising Aboard a Big Cruise Ship
There are a boatload of reasons why a private charter yacht cruise is better than a cruise ship vacation. Here are four of the biggest considerations. Itinerary & Pace of the Cruise On a private yacht charter, you’ll have input on which ports you want to visit. You can consult with your captain to design […]
Must Do’s on a Sailing Vacation in the British Virgin Islands
Are you considering a British Virgin Islands sailing charter for your next vacation? Then it’s time to consider what you’ll want to see and do while you are there. The island of Tortola is filled with surprises! Enjoy the spectacular vistas from the top of Sage Mountain, the highest point in the British Virgin Islands. Or hike […]
Ten Rules of SCUBA Diving
Great tips from ScubaDiving.com
Ten Ways to Help Keep Plastic Out of Our Oceans
You’ve read about all the scary things out there in our oceans; Somali pirates, rogue waves, but how about the real dangers? Plastic. Imagine the massive breadth and spread of our great state of Texas. Now imagine every milli-inch of that piled high with trash: bottle caps, cigarettes, cigarette lighters, tampon applicators, plastic nets, discarded […]
Caribbean Charter Captain by Wayne Adao
If you’ve ever been aboard a luxurious fully crewed charter yacht or bareboat cruising the waters of the Virgin Islands, or just been dreaming about it, then you must read Caribbean Charter Captain. The book was written by Wayne Adao, a colleague of mine. It’s a very informative novel about the Virgin Islands charter yacht […]
The Ins & Outs of Booking a Charter Yacht In the Grenadines
I had an opportunity to visit with Ted and Gina the crew aboard the charter yacht COOL CHANGE, based in the Grenadines. Capt. Ted mentioned during the my visit that he would be happy to prepare a “cheat sheet” with tips on the ins and outs of booking a Grenadines yacht charter. Booking charters in […]
A Sailing Adventure Aboard CRYSTAL CLEAR
I had the good fortune to join Captain Charly Zahr and 1st Mate / Pastry Chef Carolina aboard his charter yacht CRYSTAL CLEAR on a delivery cruise. We were returning his yacht from St. Martin to its home base in Leverick Bay on Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.. CRYSTAL CLEAR was in […]
Navigating the Coral Reefs In the Caribbean
This is the time of the year when the lucky ones among us head south to the Caribbean or elsewhere to enjoy some sailing and chartering in the sun. The tropics are great, but you will notice that often the charts are not completely accurate and that you spend a lot of time eyeballing your […]
Itinerary for Cruising in the Grenadines
A fruity rum drink is calling your name from the deck of a crewed charter yacht. Consider this your step-by-step, island-by-island Caribbean guide to fun on the high seas. Warm waters, sheltered coves, consistent winds, and a seemingly endless array of islands-the Caribbean was made to be sailed. But that doesn’t mean all parts were […]
Anegada the Gem of the British Virgin Islands
, Anegada is an Island that is not often visited by larger charter yachts cruising in the Caribbean. The island lies about 15 miles North of Virgin Gorda, making it the Northernmost Island in the British Virgin Island chain. Known for beautiful remote beaches, fresh lobster, and the best SCUBA diving and snorkeling in the […]
