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 […]
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 […]
COVID-19 BVI Travel Requirements UPDATED – 24th June 2022 Traveling to the BVI just got a bit easier. This information is directly from the British Virgin Islands government website. Effective 15th June 2022, travelers, regardless of their vaccination status are no longer required to register and apply to enter the Territory via the BVI Gateway […]
Newport, RI is where it’s all happening. The setting of America’s Gilded Age glory is right here in Newport, RI! This yachting town is the best place to embark for a charter vacation to Block Island, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket. From June 20-23, I will be vising Newport to inspect an array of yachts that […]
The Turkey Yacht Charter Show was an ideal opportunity to inspect yachts and reaffirm partnerships for the benefit of our clients, and to get acquainted with many changes in this picturesque, exotic cruising region. Returning to Gocek Host city Gocek, a small yachting port town in Turkey’s Fethiye district, is very close to Marmaris, which […]
Nafplion, Greece – After two years of anticipation, the 7th Mediterranean Charter Yacht Show (MEDYS) has finally begun! The historic port of Nafplion once again finds itself filled with an exceptional collection of luxury charter yachts, brokers and media from every corner of the globe taking to time to explore the yachts, meet the captains […]
Trip Advisor’s list of Best of the Best Destinations in 2022 is out and 5 of the top 10 are superb yachting destinations! With a twist toward yachting, all 10 of these can easily be accessed for an unforgettable yacht charter vacation.
















