There is so much beauty in the Caribbean! What may be less well-known is the Caribbean regatta season, where sailors from around the world come to meet and compete. Charter yachts are available to race or to just watch from at some of these racing events which run from December through May each year. Early planning is essential for this popular seasonal attraction.
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.
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.
When your charter yacht is at anchor, you are among the most spectacular array of sea creatures, fish, flora, and fauna. Your yacht is equipped with the gear you need to enjoy this undersea world. Your crew can guide you to these secluded anchorages that you cannot reach by cruise ship or “bareboat”. The top Caribbean snorkeling spots are best accessed by boat. Here are some of our favorites, in detail.
Choosing between the US and the British Virgin Islands, with current regulations, may be perplexing. We can help you sort it out.
Young people love yachting. While the idea of yachting with youngsters and teens can sometimes cause parents concern about supervision, boredom and screen time, our clients find that their concerns quickly disappear.
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 […]
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 […]
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!
“My beginning inspiration was that it was Tuesday,” Chef Flannery says in the article. “I really like tacos, so I had to throw that down, but I was also thinking of endless comfort and luxury, so comfort food and making comfort food luxurious. To me, tacos were perfect because it fell into that day and […]
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