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Rainbow from yacht deck over cliffs in St. Lucia, British Virgin Islands

USVI or BVI? Recent Rule Changes May Affect Your Yacht Charter Choices

Choosing between the US and the British Virgin Islands, with current regulations, may be perplexing. We can help you sort it out.

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Carol's hat and flowers at café in Little Venice, Mykonos, Greece

Yachting in August and September 2022

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 […]

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The glorious 141' sailing yacht COLUMBIA in full sail.

Classic Yachting and Regattas in New England

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 […]

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90ft Swan sailing yacht ICHIBAN, at sail off Sweden's archipelago, operates in northern Europe

Stockholm Sailing Summers

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 […]

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Greek VAT update

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 […]

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