
Back in the BVI
Now may be the best time in years to charter in the islands.


Despite Covid-19, chartering still offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to explore a different way of boating.

Booking a week—or three—on board can enhance
cruising skills and ease the boat-buying experience.

Paradise Returns to the BVI After the Atlantic’s Worst Hurricane

If some future billionaire idea-man in the mold of Richard Branson set his mind to creating a perfect venue for bareboat charters using 24th-century terra-forming

Delphia Yachts is scheduled to build and launch three new models for European-based Le Boat next year. Le Boat offers private charters for canal cruisers

When chartering in Maine, it’s important to be able to get good advice from the charter boat owner or charter company on selecting the right

It was no dark and stormy night, but the middle of a bright Florida afternoon when I spotted the mystery buoy. “What the heck is

It is possible to reason with the hurricane season. If you’ve never chartered a bareboat in the British Virgin Islands, you’ve really cheated yourself. Quite

The trip of a lifetime. That’s how everyone described my upcoming assignment to Alaska on a 10-day charter with NW Explorations. After returning I have

Feeling queasy on the water happens to all of us. Here’s how to identify the early signs and counter them.

Conversations with the legendary lensman Onne van der Wal.

Nathan and Lindsay of the 71 Percent—the can’t stop, won’t stop power cruisers—completed a “wrong way” crossing of the Pacific Ocean.

An adventure aboard a 90-year-old ship brings the past to life.

A traveling boat’s toolbox is never full. Try to equip yours to handle any issues that might arise.

A small crew finds the adventure they wanted on a bucket-list journey to Greenland aboard a custom aluminum yacht.

AIS networks are a mighty addition to any onboard suite of electronics. They have significant value, but also limitations.

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If you give your engine and generators regular love and attention, they won’t let you down.

A loft-like open layout and a choice of power-train options let buyers choose their own adventure.