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Humpback Whale and Snorkeler in the Turks and Caicos, Caribbean. Photo by Capt. Gio

Spring Break for Whales: The Turks and Caicos on S/Y LOLALITA

We were thrilled to learn that Captain Giovanni Damiani would be in the Turks and Caicos this February on 65ft sail catamaran LOLALITA – in time for Spring Break for Whales. Better yet: they’ll be back there in February 2021. Get your calendars out and swim with those whales!

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antique compass and map of the world (image by Ylanite Koppens from Pixabay)

Coronavirus Worries: Should I Change My Travel Plans?

Q: Where can I go and still minimize the risk of contact with coronavirus (COVID-19)? A:  Many destinations are still able to welcome travelers with these clear caveats: Wash and sanitize hands frequently; limit the number of surfaces you touch; avoid shaking hands, hugging, kissing and touching your face; avoid outwardly ill people. And, if […]

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O'Shaugnessey Family SCUBA Diving Off 65ft S-Y LOLALITA with Capt. Gio. Photo by Capt. Gio in the Caribbean

Deep Dive with Marine Life on Sail Catamaran LOLALITA

“At the beginning of the week you said this would be the best week of our lives and you delivered! Thank you for all the drift snorkeling, SCUBA and shark adventures! The food was great and the table settings were always a nice surprise! Thank you guys, we hope to see you again!” ~ J. […]

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S/Y AMAZING GRACE was awarded 1st Place in both the Entrée and Dessert categories at the 2019 USVI Charter Show Chefs' Competition by VIPCA

2019 USVI Charter Yacht Show Competition Winners

Congratulations to the Top Yacht Chefs, cocktail alchemists, yachts and crews who comprise the 2019 USVI Charter Show competition winners.  We send thanks to everyone involved for taking their time and talents to this important yearly event in the US Virgin Islands.  Having great food and beverages on your vacation are important to your enjoyment.

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Ice cream and ocean-themed sugar sculpture by Chef Mora Nia of the M/Y JANS FELION

British Virgin Islands Charter Yacht Show 2019 Top Yacht Chefs

The 38th BVI Charter Yacht Show, hosted by Nanny Cay Marina, was held from November 7-10, 2019 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. More than 60 yachts and 100 yacht charter professionals attended the on-water charter show to vet the very best in the upcoming charter season. The much-anticipated Culinary Contest reveals the talents and commitment to charter brokers and ultimately to charter guests when crew participate with their hearts and souls.

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62ft Lagoon sailing catamaran S/Y HUNTRESS (formerly TWIN FLAME) on the water during golden sunset

Twin Flame: “A Floating Experience Center”

“This isn’t just a 62-foot catamaran; this is a floating experience center that we’ve crafted to bring all of our favorite parts of being alive on planet Earth and share them with you,” says owner Colin Guinn.

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Red archway shows view of white clouds over the Caribbean Sea in Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Bahamas Update After Hurricane Dorian

This summer, Hurricane Dorian’s path of destruction through The Bahamas occupied top new spots. Weeks later, we look at how to help the storm-torn area, much of which actually remains either slightly-affected or unscathed.

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Dark storm approaching a tropical harbor with palm trees, boats and a water skier

Chartering a Yacht During Hurricane Season

The “timely” purpose of this post is to inform and educate all our valued travelers in times like these. We send people around the world every day, and we strongly believe that a safe traveler is one who is well-informed.

We want the best information for our yacht charter clients and that is to know all the precautions they can take to meet the unforeseen consequences of “Force Majeure”.

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Panerai Classic Yacht Challenge

Marblehead thunder microburst and CNN debate

There’s nothing  to beat a yacht vacation, I am happy  to tell  enquirers and my customers  have been pleased to confirm that down the years. But for me  that still means hard work in the office sewing up the myriad of details and work at my Marblehead office computer. This week in the broiling heat […]

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