
The Real Origin of BVI Charter
History credits Jack Von Ost with the advent of BVI charter. But there was another man before him. His name is Paul Gouin—and we sat down with him for an unexpected history lesson.

History credits Jack Von Ost with the advent of BVI charter. But there was another man before him. His name is Paul Gouin—and we sat down with him for an unexpected history lesson.


A magical playground for children of all ages, the BVI have topped cruising itineraries for eons—and with good reason.

You don’t always need to cross an ocean to have
an adventure to write home about.

The Cruising Scene Is Back Despite Irma’s Knockout Blow

A poignant documentary about trauma and life after Hurricane Irma in the British Virgin Islands.

CNN’s Shirley Robertson recently traveled to the British Virgin Islands to see how Hurricanes Irma and Maria had decimated the regional sailing and boating community and


I arrived in the British Virgin Islands a week ago, on my first trip to these hallowed cruising grounds in the Lesser Antilles. The destruction

As Hurricane Irma starts to make landfall on the US Mainland as a Category 4 storm, the damage left in her path is starting to

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.

Dickie Walker stands proudly as a blend of rugged seaworthiness and luxury design.

Twin 1,000-hp Volvo Penta D13s and 285 nautical miles of range give the new Absolute 70 Fly the room and speed to roam.

After more than 500,000 nautical miles as yacht delivery captains, Assen and Nikolay Alexandrov are still bringing boats home.

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