
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

This world-cruising expedition yacht is the result of an evolution that began in 2008 with the first Nordhavn 86.

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.