CRYSTAL CLEAR Sailing Adventure
Sailing Back to Virgin Gorda from St. Martin 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 […]
Navigating Coral Reefs in the Caribbean
Four Good Tips For Navigating Around Coral Reefs This is the time of the year when the lucky ones among us head south to the Caribbean. It’s a wonderful time to enjoy some sailing and chartering in the sun. The tropics are great. But have you notice that often the charts are not completely accurate. […]
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 guide to fun on the high seas. This is a sample itinerary for cruising in the Grenadines. Warm waters, sheltered coves, consistent winds, and a seemingly endless array of islands-the Caribbean was made to […]
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 British […]
Pointers on Docking Your Boat
Patience and Practice Pay Off Docking your boat isn’t as difficult as you might imagine; take it slow and easy – and you’ll do just fine. As with any other learned skill, docking your boat takes practice. You will make some mistakes, but your boat handling skills will improve every time you pull up to […]
Celebrate Thanksgiving on a Yacht in the Caribbean On a Catamaran
Why Not Celebrate it on a Charter Yacht? Here is an idea celebrate Thanksgiving on a yacht in the Caribbean. Book a charter yacht vacation for your whole family. Sail in such great tropical locations as; Miami, Key West, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands. or the Grenadines. Leave the cold winter weather behind you and […]
The Charter Yacht BREANKER
. After a fall Charter Yacht Show a few years back, I had the opportunity to sail aboard the charter yacht BREANKER. It was a 5-day cruise with a fellow broker and her friends in the British Virgin Islands. Our wonderful hosts were Capt: Kristian Søndergård and his 1st Mate and Gourmet Chef Marianne Rasmussen. […]
Making Caribbean Sailing Plans
The First Step Making Caribbean sailing plans requires you to contact a reputable charter yacht broker, first, I encourage you to think a bit about the type of sailing vacation you want and your personal preferences. The more information you can provide a broker, the better probability there is in finding a yacht that […]
A Cruising Guide is Important
, A Cruising Guide is Important When Making Sailing Plans A cruising guide is important when making sailing plans. Cruising Guide Publications provides a series of guilds targeting the cruising sailor. This series of guides is a voyage through the islands of the Caribbean. They provide readers with an intimate perspective on the islands, the […]
Why am I Here in the Caribbean Islands?
I keep asking myself, “Why am I here in the Caribbean Islands?” The answer eludes me. So, I thought I’d make some notes while I sit here dangling my toes in the water, with a cold beer in hand. It’s so the bottle is frosted up. It’s quiet. here, so quiet it’s spooky. I can hear […]