When Greece opened their waters to bareboat chartering, it was an irresistible opportunity to explore centuries of legends among the Saronic Gulf Islands that are close to Athens, yet a world apart. For our time machine, we chose a French, Jeanneau-built, 36-foot flybridge cruiser with two staterooms and twin Volvo Penta diesels.
One of the signs of an improving economy around the water is an influx of yachts being placed into charter service. If you have ever thought of sharing your beloved cruiser, now might be the ideal time to look into doing so. Here are a few tips to consider when ‘shopping’ charter services.
Radars communicate in a language all their own. To get the most out of these devices it is important to familiarize yourself with the language and learnt to distinguish what is real and what is simply radar.
On an Even Keel: If you’ve ever been tossed around on a boat, you know what an asset a good stabilizing system can be. And luckily, these days, there are more ways than ever to keep your yacht from rockin’.
Circling Through History: For cruisers unable to commit the time for a Great Loop adventure, consider a Down East Loop. In the first installment of this series,learn how the trailerable Cutwater 28 makes a long voyage even easier—and start dreaming of your next trip.
Take a deeper look at this summer’s boating with esteemed cruiser and meteorologist Mark Thornton and understand how the warmth of Lake Erie can change the winds above it…
The Marine world has no shortage of gear; some useful, some… less so. These three electronic upgrades can make your boat more fun to own.
Most of what I’ve learned from my fellow boaters has been valuable, but every once in a while someone tries to pass off something that’s totally bogus. My particular area of expertise is engines, so I’m pretty sensitive about pontifications on that subject.
It is another hot and windy day on Exuma Sound. I’m low on food and water; bound for a little settlement that can provide neither. You may wonder why I would do such an odd thing, especially when the fishing has been so fruitless lately, but New Bight Settlement on Cat Island is a place like no other.
Social Studies: In these days of oversharing, boaters now have a way to get the best, most up-to-date charts by joining the “in” crowd.
The Hemingway cooler from Australia-based Business & Pleasure Co.
Viva La France!
Bahamas Air Ambulance with Tropic Air’s Anthony Marinello
As NOAA officially transitions into a new digital era, it’s screen time, all the time.
October 2025 Letter from the Editor
She’s slated to travel 2,500 nautical miles at 8 knots in comfort and safety.
After logging 5,000 nautical miles on their Fleming 85, Freja, this couple was just getting started.
The flagship, 100-footer is true globetrotter, primed for excursions from the high Arctic to the Amazon.
A preview from our October 2025 Issue
Timeless looks, a customizable interior and exquisite woodwork are all on display in this 65-footer.
