
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

With her vertical bow, reverse raked windshield and indoor-outdoor living space, the Galeon 430 EXP defies categorization.

It is called a razor because it shaves away unnecessary complexities, providing a simple solution to complicated questions.

Remembering Lifelong Marine Journalist Chris Caswell

A Master of Quiet Cruising

This imposing 55-footer is a comfortable, well-appointed coastal cruiser primed to take on more ambitious journeys.

To sell your boat in a buyer’s market, be honest and consider working with a professional broker.

After navigating the Pacific coasts of the United States and Mexico and wintering in the Sea of Cortez, Jeff and Kami Fehr rang in 2026 by transiting the Panama Canal aboard their meticulously refit Selene 59, Dock Holiday.

Smarter steering means frequent, but only short, glances at the chartplotter.

Howard Chen’s Bold Vision in China

How one liveaboard crew found comfort and confidence by choosing paravanes over high-tech stabilization systems.