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(888) 862-8424Greece is a fabulous charter destination! As more people become interested in sailing these beautiful waters, I think it’s important to understand just how diverse a sailing country it is and how many locations are available for charter. We’ve all seen the gorgeous Santorini and Mykonos photos with beautiful white-washed houses accented in brilliant […]
In just two days, I head to Athens, Greece… via a bit of an interesting voyage. I certainly could have gone more direct, but where’s the fun in that! As I live in Briancon, France, the nearest airport is Torino, Italy. From there to Rome then Belgrade, Serbia and finally on to Athens. Not long…but […]
The 2018 Yachting Festival in Cannes, France was held over the past week from September 11 – 16th. The newest yachts, both sailing and motor, were on display spread over the Vieux Port and Port Canto with every imaginable accessory throughout the multitude of tents and the Palais des Festivals. Potential yacht owners mingled with […]
A year ago today, Hurricane Irma reached Category 5 status with peak winds of 185 mph (295 km/h). With her first landfall of Barbuda, Hurricane Irma went on to pummel the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands, Saint Martin, and Virgin Gorda before continuing on her path of destruction. While the Caribbean was faced with […]
Chartering a yacht in Europe is an incredible way to experience the country you’re visiting. Here, as in the Caribbean, you’ll be greeted by a professional crew with excellent service. You’ll have your choice of beautiful yachts and you’ll be whisked away on an adventure you’ll never forget! However, there are some differences in the […]
We are back with more on the Caribbean… This week, Mandy is in Tortola, BVI with a stop off in St. Thomas, USVI! She’ll be doing a Caribbean blog update later this week. But, before she does, I thought it best to explain what we do when we travel to these fabulous regions for work. […]
Hol Chan Marine Reserve is a beautifully protected ecosystem located along the barrier reef between Ambergris Caye and Caye Caulker in northern Belize. It’s the oldest marine reserve in Belize, covering approximately 3 square miles. It’s divided into four zones including the Reef; the Seagrass Beds; the Mangroves; and Shark Ray Alley. The name ‘Hol […]
With spring break officially underway, we thought we would take this time to provide an update to the USVI/BVI region as well as provide a reintroduction to one our favorite crews. As many of you are aware, the region was impacted by 2 very powerful hurricanes in September of 2017. While the hotel industry has […]
Before sailing, catamarans, charters, itinerary discussion and crew menus were part of our daily dialogue….there was a store. Mata Grande Grocery was our labor of love for many years and she turns 10 this month. (Her DOB is approximately March 15th, 2008) At the time, Jason and I had no idea how building a small […]
Showering is a luxury when sailing across an ocean…as well as a challenge. This special event takes patience, balance, and a change in your definition of clean. On our crossing, we had specified shower days- not so few that you couldn’t stand the smell of your crew mate, but few enough you couldn’t get away from […]
