One of the most popular yachting routes is beginning in Dubrovnik to Split! You will enjoy this itinerary since it includes the majority of South and Middle Dalmatian islands and allows you to see the most popular Croatian destinations.
30
Nov
Nov
‘Tis the season for yacht charter shows. I will be attending the charter show put on by International Yacht Brokers Association (IYBA) in the US Virgin Islands. Below are the superyachts that will be available for charter throughout the Caribbean this coming 2023 winter season.
16
Nov
Nov
I love the Friday night street jump-ups in Gros Islet, St. Lucia. It’s one of the best examples of Caribbean dance, music and food festivals. If you have a chance to attend, it offers great people-watching, lively local music, street food vendors, and a wide range of crazy beverages. Here, you are in the heart of the Caribbean. If you’re thinking about a Caribbean yacht charter or just a visit to the tropical islands, below are more events that may inspire and energize your vacation planning.
14
Nov
Nov
U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS — After months of discussions and negotiations between the U.S. Virgin Islands and British Virgin Islands governments, Governor Albert Bryan Jr. is announcing that BVI Premier Natalio Wheatley and Deputy Premier Kye Rymer have agreed to a reciprocal regulatory program regarding Charter Boating in USVI and BVI waters.
02
Aug
Aug
Yachting in August and September are still great months weather-wise. Locally in New England, and in the Med, we have excellent options for all budgets. Where do you envision yourself on a yacht in New England or across the pond? many of our yachts encourage 3-4 night getaways, less than a week charter. The cost […]
28
Jul
Jul
Regatta Calendar All of these regattas have active websites where 2023 dates will be posted. While the calendar dates change a little each year, New England regattas follow an easy pattern in that most of the cherished events have been taking place for over 50 years – usually in or around the exact same weekend […]
19
Jul
Jul
When your life is physically confined to restrictions everywhere you turn, you may think that boating is not possible. Visionary, Deb Mellen, is making boating accessible with barrier-free yacht design. What a wonderful surprise meeting her upon their arrival in Marblehead Harbor last evening!
08
Jul
Jul
Sail out of Stockholm on S/Y ICHIBAN Having sailed in the cool month of May in the Stockholm Archipelago (link to early May 2017) with my “charter broker” mates, we experienced the skill and care of Captain Janne and wife/mate/cook Kirstin. Ask me anything about this fabulous sailing yacht and the ease of taking the […]
06
Jul
Jul
According to MoneyCorp, my business global specialist in currency exchange and international payments, this news is great for locking in your European yacht vacation. EUR is 10% weaker YTD, down almost 5% over the past month, and 1.4% lower today. The weaker EUR has been driven by lagging ECB interest rate hikes, downside growth risks […]
Greek Yachting Association on TAX LAW & VAT NEWS Sometimes the phrase “It’s all Greek to me” applies to the confusing VAT on charter yachts. Being informed is the key, and here is the clarification wording straight from the Greek Yachting Association. “ Until the 31st of December 2022, the VAT rate on yachts that […]
