A Gourmet Lunchion Aboard the 105 ft. Motor Yacht – OUTTA TOUCH
A month ago, I was down in St. Thomas attending the Annual USVI Fall Charter Yacht Show put on by the Virgin Islands Professional Association produced and managed by the very personable Oriel Blake and her extremely hard working staff. The 4 day show was a tremendous success with about 70 luxury yachts on […]
Incredible BVI Dive Sites
The Best SCUBA Dive Sites in the BVI The British Virgin Islands offers a wide variety of SCUBA diving sites. Dive sites interesting enough for the first-time diver as well as the advanced diver to enjoy the beauty of the sport of SCUBA. For the first-time diver to the advanced diver, there is someplace for […]
Four Benefits of a Charter Yacht Vacation
Are you looking to see the Caribbean up close and personal? If so, you need to consider this unique type of sailing vacation. Unlike a large cruise ship, a private charter yacht allows you to set your own pace and itinerary. It can be as action-packed as you like. Or you can just kick back […]
A Charter Yacht Vacation vs a Cruise Ship?
Here’s Answers to That Question Here is a short list of the biggest reasons to consider why a private yacht charter is better than a cruise ship vacation. 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 […]
Things You Must Do on a Sailing Charter in the BVI
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 […]
New Rules for SCUBA Divers to Follow
Good Rules for SCUBA Divers to Practice Recreational SCUBA diving is still a relatively young sport. Created in the 1950s, it gained acceptance in the ’60s and ’70s, boomed in the ’80s and took great technological leaps in the ’90s. Much of the sport’s popularity came from the access created by the charter yacht industry. […]
Chartering a Yacht in the Grenadines
About the Grenadines A few years ago I had an opportunity to visit with Ted and Gina. They were at that time the crew aboard the charter yacht COOL CHANGE. The yacht was based in the Grenadines back then. Ted could see I didn’t have much experience yet booking charters in the Grenadines. He suggested […]
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 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 […]
