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View from the Spanish Fortress in Hvar town, Croatia

Sailing Croatia 7 Years Later

Croatia was not mad that I hadn’t visited in 7 years. In fact, she looked fantastic and welcomed me with open arms. This newly-appreciated vacation mecca has grown in so many impressive ways that I leaped for joy when I saw her this May. Rediscovering Split and the surrounding islands was a grand adventure and a grand surprise!

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Summer Getaways for short term adventure. Board in Boston, Marblehead or Salem

Getaway Yacht – Boston, Marblehead and Beyond

The Classic 49′ Motor Yacht CAROUSEL is the perfect getaway yacht from Boston to Marblehead (or vice versa) for a romantic overnight for two.  Her pretty sheer line turns heads.  With a dark blue hull and enough teak to uphold traditions, this is a modern classic with well-proven construction and 21st century comfort.

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Chef Abby Pawlick of the M/Y ENTERPRISE won first place with her Sustainable Luxury take on shrimp and grits.

Sustainable Luxury: Chef’s Competition at 2019 Newport Charter Yacht Show

Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the much-anticipated Chef’s Competition with the timely theme: Sustainable Luxury. Our fine friends at the 2019 Newport Charter Yacht Show put on another superb event this year. Our thanks go out to everyone who made the show possible – the participating yachts, the show sponsors, the vendors, the American Yacht Charter Association – and especially our host, the Newport Shipyard, and their Marketing Director, Veronica Brown.

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Ballards on Dock by S-Y STARFISH with Captain Sam and FirstMate and Chef Jen

First Time’s a Charm: Notes from a First Yacht Charter Adventure

When Michael and I got down to the really planning his vacation, I knew it was (understandably) hard for him to wrap his head around the whole thing that is a yacht charter.  It is a big expense and many charterers save a long time to take such a trip, so I did not take this task lightly.  I knew if a friend had the faith in me to move forward and book a boat for him and his family, that I better make sure they’re on the right one, going to the right destination with the right crew.

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Sailing off Edgartown, Martha's Vineyard ~ Photograph © Frank Ficken

Setting Sail for Summer Joy

The boating season has begun. Driving on the highways and city streets, you will see sail and motor yachts everywhere being pulled along on trailers by their owners or boatyards.

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