Archive for the ‘Bareboat charters’ Category

Cruising The Virgin Islands – Spanish, U.S. and British

Cruising The Virgin Islands – Spanish, U.S. and British

Friday, July 9th, 2010
The Virgin Islands lie in the easternmost Greater Antilles, a foursome of islands in the northern Caribbean sea that includes Cuba, Jamaica, Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and Puerto Rico. The cruising grounds span about 70 miles and include the Spanish Virgin Islands of Vieques and Culebra, the U.S. Virgin Islands primarily of St. Thomas and St. John, and British Virgin Islands including Jost Van Dyke, Tortola, Virgin Gorda and Anegada. There's direct air service from the U.S. and Europe (through San Juan).
Footloose Yacht Charters Has New 51.5-foot Flagship

Footloose Yacht Charters Has New 51.5-foot Flagship

Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
The 51-foot monohull, designed by Berret-Racoupeau, is a fast and spacious charter yacht with very competitive rates.
Va Bene underway to the next excellent charter destination.  Photo courtesy of Burgess Charter.

The Inside Track on Charter Destinations

Tuesday, May 4th, 2010
You have decided to charter a yacht, but how do you choose where you should go? Experts provide their personal recommendations and favourite destinations.
Chartering Among the Dolphins:  the Sea of Cortez

Chartering Among the Dolphins: the Sea of Cortez

Thursday, March 25th, 2010
The Gulf of California may just be the last great unsullied cruising ground, but don’t wait too long to visit: word is getting out.
Charter Yacht Safara Wins at Heineken Regatta

Charter Yacht Safara Wins at Heineken Regatta

Thursday, March 11th, 2010
A yacht broker discusses chartering for a regatta.
Our Moorings 372 powercat had room for two couples plus children.

Bahamas Footprints: a Powercat Charter in the Abacos

Thursday, February 25th, 2010
Finding a pristine beach and making the first mark upon it is not an isolated experience when bareboat chartering in these pristine islands of the north Bahamas.
The First Great Navigators

The First Great Navigators

Monday, January 18th, 2010
When European explorers first ventured into Polynesia during the 1500s, the presence of people on far-flung islands perplexed them. How did they get there?
Looking Back on the Battle of Salamis

Looking Back on the Battle of Salamis

Monday, December 7th, 2009
The Saronic Gulf is a charter mecca today, but it was a Greek naval victory there in 480 B.C. that led to the foundation of the Athenian Empire.
The Notorious Pirates of Nassau

The Notorious Pirates of Nassau

Tuesday, November 3rd, 2009
Nassau, capital of the Bahamas, is today a vacation destination for sailors and beach-goers. But three centuries ago, its central location made it perfect for another group - pirates.
Sir Francis Drake’s Fateful Last Voyage

Sir Francis Drake’s Fateful Last Voyage

Wednesday, October 14th, 2009
The BVI, now a charter mecca, were in Drake's day a pirate haven and a historic battleground.