Caribbean Charter Captain
Written by Wayne Adao If you have ever been aboard a luxurious fully crewed charter yacht cruising the waters of the Virgin Islands, or just been dreaming about it, then you must read Caribbean Charter Captain. The author, Wayne Adao is a colleague of mine in the charter yacht brokerage business. The book is a […]
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 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 […]
Though About Celebrating Thanksgiving in the Caribbean?
Why Not Celebrate it on a Charter Yacht? Here is an idea for Thanksgiving. 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. You have a variety of motor and sailing yachts to choose from with an […]
Sailing in the BVI Aboard the Charter Yacht BREANKER
. After a fall Charter Yacht Show a few years back, I had the opportunity to sail aboard the 55ft catamaran, BREANKER. It was a 5 day cruise in the British Virgin Islands with a fellow broker and her friends. Our wonderful hosts were Capt. Kristian Søndergård and his 1st Mate and Gourmet Chef Marianne […]
How to Make Caribbean Sailing Plans
The first step Before contacting your charter yacht broker, 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 meets all your requirements. Below are a few factors […]