Archive for the ‘Commentary’ Category

R and C is South Africa's largest boatbuilder.

Robertson and Caine Catamaran Builders Mark Anniversary

Sunday, March 6th, 2011
With seaworthy cats selling to charter companies and private owners alike, this South African boatbuilder has been on a successful path for two decades.
Megayacht Breakdowns: A Word to the Wise

Megayacht Breakdowns: A Word to the Wise

Monday, February 7th, 2011
Charter and brokerage clients should beware of neglected maintenance as megayacht owners cut back on expenses.
A New Phase in Yacht Charter Discounts?

A New Phase in Yacht Charter Discounts?

Tuesday, August 31st, 2010
An announcement from Edmiston and Company may start a new trend.
Yacht Charter Travel Insurance Can Make the Difference

Yacht Charter Travel Insurance Can Make the Difference

Friday, August 6th, 2010
For a fraction of your overall charter cost, you can obtain travel insurance to cover nearly everything from a medical emergency to an act of God.
SmartMoney Article Misleads Readers on Yacht Charter

SmartMoney Article Misleads Readers on Yacht Charter

Wednesday, June 23rd, 2010
A prominent magazine compares charters to cruise ships... and completely misses the boat.
Charter Yacht Thwarts Would-Be Pirates

Charter Yacht Thwarts Would-Be Pirates

Tuesday, March 23rd, 2010
Piracy off the African coast has only one thing to do with charter yacht vacations: it is making it harder for new destinations to develop.
New Charter Option in Red Sea

New Charter Option in Red Sea

Monday, February 22nd, 2010
A rare charter opportunity in the Red Sea on a sailing yacht that sleeps six guests.
Report from Miami: Cautious Optimism

Report from Miami: Cautious Optimism

Wednesday, February 17th, 2010
Phones are ringing again for builders, brokers and charter brokers, bringing an air of hope to the Miami International Boat Show.
The Yacht Insider:  Green Is the New Gold

The Yacht Insider: Green Is the New Gold

Thursday, December 10th, 2009
Across the charter world, companies are offering green alternatives like filtered water and carbon offsets to clients.
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.