Archive for the ‘Yacht Charter’ Category
Wednesday, February 1st, 2012
The use of personal watercraft is restricted in many popular charter locations. Here's how to make sure you'll be able to use all the toys that come with your yacht.
Tags: Charter, Jet Skis, Kim Kavin, personal watercraft, PWC, regulation
Posted in Featured Article, How To, Yacht Charter, YW AU Homepage, YW UK Features Landing Page, YW UK Homepage, YW US Features Landing Page, YW US Homepage |
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Sailboats for large bareboat charter fleets have long been built by companies such as Bavaria, Beneteau, and Jeanneau, and they have been standardized to the point that after you have chartered one, you’ll find that you’re familiar with the sailing, mechanical and electrical systems on any of them. In smaller venues, and in much larger crewed yacht charters, you’ll find quite a bit of variation, but in the first case, the boats will tend to be simpler. And in the latter, you’ll have a professional crew to explain, and maintain, the systems. In any case, improvements in roller-furling headsail systems, and the use of in-mast furling or lazy jacks for mainsails has dramatically simplified sailhandling on virtually all yachts.
Tags: Charter Type, chartertype, overview, sailing, sailing yacht charters
Posted in Yacht Charter, YWC2 |
Thursday, January 12th, 2012
Fishing Yacht Charters are the best way to try out a new area, a new boat, or a new species. The style of the fishing boat you wish to charter may vary depending on the type of fishing and the species of fish you are looking for. The price point will be affected by the geography (relative location to the fish) and then the type or style of boat used to catch those fish.
Tags: Charter Type, chartertype, fishing, Fishing Yacht Charters, IMT-Sport Fishing, overview
Posted in Featured Article, Yacht Charter, YWC2 |
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
If you like the idea of waking up to a new water view every morning and toasting a different sunset seascape each night, you’ll understand the appeal of yacht chartering, which makes it possible to have new experiences and visit new areas without leaving your vacation “home.” It can also provide the opportunity to master a new skill, like sailing or scuba diving, in a hands-on setting. And it can be a great way to bring the family together, away from the distractions of land.
Tags: Charter, lead, romance, vacation, whycharter, yacht charter
Posted in Featured Article, Yacht Charter |
Tuesday, January 10th, 2012
Bareboat charter is for the do-it-yourself skipper and crew who are looking for the independence and privacy that come with taking charge of a charter yacht. These yachts are usually sailboats and are most often 50 feet or shorter in length (46 or less for multihulls). In general, bareboat charters are less expensive than charters with a paid crew.
Tags: Bareboat Charter, Charter, independence, privacy, whycharter
Posted in Bareboat charters, Featured Article, Yacht Charter |
Friday, January 6th, 2012
This new luxury catamaran is available for a cruise through the crystal waters of French Polynesia.
Tags: Catamaran, crewed yacht charter, French Polynesia, Moorings, Oceania, Signature 58, South Pacific, Tahiti
Posted in Catamaran, Charter Destination, Featured Article, Yacht Charter, YW UK Features Landing Page, YW UK Homepage, YW US Features Landing Page, YW US Homepage |
Tuesday, December 20th, 2011
Kim Kavin shares the most talked about yachts at this year's show as she walks us around the docks.
Tags: Antigua, Antigua Charter Yacht Show, Caribbean, Kim Kavin
Posted in BC UK Features Landing Page, Charter Destination, Featured Article, Yacht Charter, YW US Features Landing Page, YW US Homepage |
Thursday, December 15th, 2011
Zuzana Prochazka takes us to four not-to-be-missed destinations.
Tags: Chesapeake, Destination, MidAtlantic, Midatlantic US, overview, United States, yacht charter, YWC2, Zuzana Prochazka
Posted in Charter Destination, Overview, Yacht Charter, YW US Features Landing Page, YW US Homepage |