Innehållsförteckning för Charter Issue 2019 från Cruising World

Thanks to her mother and family friends in Jamestown, Rhode Island, some of Sarah Gautier’s best childhood memories took place on the water, with her family. “We worked as a team aboard,” she recalls. “When Kevin, my husband, asked me if I wanted to learn how to sail, I was delighted. I want to pass on this experience to Sophia, our 2-year-old daughter. I’m very excited to see where this leads us as a family.” Her successful participation in a basic keelboat class on the U.S. West Coast with instructor Wendy Sarnoff of the American Sailing Association has transformed Sarah into an ambassador for an ASA initiative launched earlier this year. Women Wake Up Zone is an educational campaign whose goal is to get more women out on the water.…

Man, look at those guys on a full beam reach,” Parker mused. “What a perfect day to sail!” He was right. The sailboats on this leg from Anegada to Jost Van Dyke in the British Virgin Islands were fully heeled and solidly outgunning our pace aboard a similarly sized power catamaran. The sun was shining, and puffy cumulus clouds punctuated a deep blue sky hanging over green hills and rolling surf as far as the eye could see. Our twin screws pushed us through the playground of billionaires and millionaires, Parrotheads and newlyweds, people escaping the law, and people like us escaping the grind. The British Virgin Islands as a name even sounds enticing. It’s a place where sunsets are a sweet, powerful kiss goodnight, and sunrises are a warm,…

Discover the beautiful waterways of Europe and Canada. Glide effortlessly on sun-dappled canals, follow cobbled streets of small villages or outdoor markets with local delicacies, or sample wine at a local vineyard. Whatever your dream vacation, it can be found on your own personal Le Boat cruiser……with no license or previous boating experience needed! Le Boat is a leading supplier of river and canal holidays, currently operating across eight countries in Europe with a fleet of over 900 boats, and now cruising on the UNESCO World Heritage Rideau Canal in Canada. Le Boat’s range of destinations offer something for everyone, including families looking to keep travelers of all ages happy, a group of friends seeking fun and adventure or a couple seeking a quiet escape. Le Boat offers a wide…

In nearly 20 years, Navigare Yachting has become the premiere luxury yacht charter operator in the world, delivering the best charter experience thanks to wellequipped and newer yachts, superior maintenance, and top-notch customer care. Navigare recently introduced its groundbreaking “peace-of-mind guarantee” which means there is no deductible, no damage waiver, and no security deposit. Now charter guests can truly relax and make the memories of a lifetime! With the Navigare App, charter clients can skip the lines, register their crew list ahead of time, check-in online and locate their boat when it’s ready. Over 250,000 sailors have trusted Navigare Yachting with their sailing vacations aboard some of the most attractive sailing yachts – brands like Jeanneau, Beneteau, Fountaine Pajot, Lagoon and Sunreef. Today, the global fleet of Navigare counts nearly…

When you set out for the finest sailing destinations in the world, you deserve a personally-crafted yacht experience managed by local charter specialists with local knowledge of secret anchorages, quiet spots and not-to-miss experiences. You deserve Waypoints®. Waypoints® offers boutique charter experiences in the world’s best cruising destinations. Yachts available for charter are new or late model, privately owned, and professionally managed, including the best from world class manufacturers, such as Fountaine Pajot and Jeanneau. Our yachts are outfitted for maximum comfort and performance, not massmarket charter. Charter options include Bareboat, Skippered, All-Inclusive and Instructional Charters. We are looking for new yachts to join our fleets. Now is your chance to own a new yacht for far less than you ever imagined. Waypoints® works in conjunction with the Business Yacht…

Founded in 1982, Ed Hamilton & Co is one of the largest and most respected yacht charter brokerages in the industry, arranging bareboat and crewed charters worldwide. We act as the customer’s advocate and offer impartial advice on how boats, crews, and destinations compare. We visit the cruising grounds and inspect the yachts frequently, so our advice is firsthand. Ed Hamilton & Co offers a full range of sailing and power yachts, both catamarans and monohulls. Bareboats range from 30’ to 62’; crewed yachts from 45’ and up. LOCATIONS Caribbean, Mediterranean, South Pacific, North America, Southeast Asia CONTACT 800.621.7855 207.882.7855 www.ed-hamilton.com info@ed-hamilton.com See Cruising World’s Charter Directory and Chartering 101 resources at cruisingworld.com/charter…

At Sail Caribe, we invite you to experience the legendary beauty and quality sailing of the Spanish Virgin Islands, United States Virgin Islands, and British Virgin Islands. We offer only newer, fully equipped, and meticulously maintained Lagoon catamarans and Jeanneau yachts for bareboat or crewed charters. Our convenient bases in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and Red Hook, St. Thomas are situated in ideal locations to allow for maximum vacation enjoyment! LOCATIONS Fajardo, Puerto Rico and Red Hook, St. Thomas FLEET SIZE 14 CONTACT Toll Free: 1-888-234-2050 Phone: 1-787-889-1978 Email: info@sailcaribe.com Web: www.sailcaribe.com…

Celebrating 35 years in business, Southwest Florida Yachts offers sail and power charters and boating school. The cruising area includes the barrier islands of Sanibel and Captiva. From three days to three weeks, Southwest Florida Yachts will work with your schedule to deliver memories that will last a lifetime. We also offer a Charter Yacht Ownership program. OCATION CAPE CORAL, FLORIDA AT TARPON POINT MARINA FLEET SIZE 15 CONTACT Toll free: 800-262-7939 Tel: 239-257-2788 www.swfyachts.com info@swfyachts.com…

Off shore Sailing School has taught over 150,000 adults and families how to sail and powerboat for more than 55 years. Instruction is available for all skill levels at six resort locations in Florida and the British Virgin Islands. Olympian, America’s Cup sailor and National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, Steve Colgate, designed the Colgate 26 keelboat specifically for teaching as its rigging and systems are relevant to larger cruising yachts. America’s #1 Sailing School® offers US Sailing certification, recognized by charter companies worldwide. The company’s fleet includes Colgate 26 sailboats, 40’-50’ cruising yachts, sailing and power catamarans. Off shore Sailing School graduates receive unique benefits such as, discounts on future courses and charters with The Moorings, and invitations to join fabulous Colgate Sailing Adventures® flotilla vacations. To sign up…

When Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPhone in January 2007, sailors may not have fully appreciated the coming juggernaut. Thanks to the device’s graphically rich touchscreen interface, cellular and Wi-Ficonnectivity, GPS receiver, solid-state sensors and onboard storage, smartphones quickly revolutionized navigation. A growing number of apps give navigators access to information that rivals a vessel’s hard-wired instrumentation. Better yet, if you climb aboard a buddy’s boat or head off on a sailing vacation, you can have your go-to e-tools ready in your pocket. Here’s a roundup of today’s best navigation and sailing apps, and a look at their most important features. When it comes to working with onscreen charts, it’s important to be able to easily create routes and waypoints, and measure ranges and bearings. These tasks are simple with…

When the organizers of the annual Tahiti Pearl Regatta contacted us in Hawaii to ask if we’d like to photograph their event between the Leeward Islands of French Polynesia, my wife, Kyoko, and I were so overjoyed that we couldn’t resist telling a few friends. Their response was pretty much uniform: “You suck.” Tahiti has the reputation of a South Pacific paradise, even among those of us based in Hawaii. Since the late 1700s, when Adm. Bougainville and Capts. Wallis and Cook first visited, stories of these lush islands and their gorgeous people have circulated in popular culture. One even feels a certain sympathy for Fletcher Christian and his fellow Bounty mutineers for dumping mean old Capt. Bligh in a longboat so they could make a U-turn right back to…

1 HOIST Hoist the sail with minimum halyard tension and then sheet the sail appropriately for the point of sail. Now tension the halyard just enough to remove any horizontal wrinkles emanating from the luff. You can leave a hint of wrinkles in light apparent wind velocity. In more wind, more tension is needed—and vice versa. 2 TUNE The lead position controls headsail leech tension and foot depth. Set the lead so that the sheet bisects the clew, thus applying equal tension to the leech and foot. To fine-tune the position, move the lead forward to add power (full foot, minimal twist) in light conditions and aft in bigger air to de-power (flat foot, more twist). When you’re reaching, the lead should follow the clew, moving outboard and somewhat forward…

The last red streaks of sunset faded from the western horizon, replaced by dull, silent flashes of lightning in the distance. The warm southwesterly breeze of the afternoon had picked up markedly, transforming this placid, azure half-moon bay into a frothy inkpot of an anchorage. I settled into a cozy corner of Windbird’s cockpit and nursed a Dark ’n’ Stormy; it was an appropriate choice of beverage for the night of our first Bahamian cold front, or norther in the local parlance. A few days earlier, my wife, Dawn, and I crossed from Florida to Great Harbour Cay to begin our first season as full-time liveaboard cruisers. More-experienced skippers might well have set the anchor alarm and headed below for some shuteye, but I was still new and excitable; I…

CYOA, a Waypoints® destination, has been providing Virgin Island’s charter vacations since 1980, earning us a reputation of excellence in the charter industry and with our customers. We are small by choice and are proud to offer highly personalized service. We have a friendly crew of experienced sailors who know the islands and are experts at boat handling and maintenance. Our fleet of well-maintained boats is available for bareboat or skippered charters. We love sailing and people, and it shows. CYOA’s charter base is less than 10 minutes away from the St. Thomas International airport so you’ll spend less time commuting and more time on the water. Enjoy your first night dockside surrounded by the sparkle and lights of downtown, festive party boats and the grand cruise ships. After checkout,…

Imagine spending a week with family and friends aboard a boat in the destination of your choice, experiencing exceptional life moments. Whether sailing or power is your passion, or you desire to explore the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, Mediterranean, Australia or Croatia, MarineMax Vacations planning experts will help you plan your trip of a lifetime. Our highly experienced team will find you the right boat at the right price in the destination of your choice. Through our preferred partners around the world we can offer power or sail monohulls and catamarans with 2 – 5 cabins, and crew is available. MarineMax Vacations’ bases are in the British Virgin Islands and Abaco Islands, Bahamas. Our awardwinning fleet offers the most comfortable and wellequipped power catamarans, ranging from 36 – 48 feet,…

Driven by freedom and adventure since 1974, Sunsail offers a wide choice of sailing vacations including flotilla, bareboat, skippered, and by-the-cabin options as well as sailing schools and regattas. Sunsail Vacations are carefully crafted for sailors, by sailors, focused on delivering unrivaled performance and service for customers across the world. Our world-class fleet of nearly 500 yachts appeals to sailors of all skill levels and cruising preferences. Award-winning catamarans and monohulls are available for charter vacations at our bases around the world. We are proud to have industry leaders in design and performance, Leopard Catamarans from Robertson & Caine, Lagoon Catamarans and Jeanneau monohulls in our charter yacht fleet. LOCATIONS MEDITERRANEAN, CARIBBEAN, SOUTHEAST ASIA, SOUTH PACIFIC, INDIAN OCEAN, UNITED KINGDOM, NORTH AMERICA FLEET SIZE 500 CONTACT 800-437-7880 SUNSAILUSA@SUNSAIL.COM WWW.SUNSAIL.COM See…

Barefoot Yacht Charters provides a truly unique experience in the heart of the most breathtaking sailing destination in the world, The Grenadines. Barefoot is the longest-established yacht charter company in The Grenadines, having been in business for almost 30 years, and is regarded as one of the premier "boutique" charter companies in the World. The owners have lived and sailed in the Grenadines for four generations and are thus able to provide a service which is uniquely tailored for each visitor. Barefoot operates a mixed fleet of new and used high-quality professionally maintained yachts, available for bareboat or skippered charters along with an ASA sailing school. LOCATIONS Blue Lagoon, St. Vincent & The Grenadines, W.I. FLEET SIZE 18 CONTACT 1-784-456-9526 bookings@barefootyachts.com www.barefootyachts.com…

Kiriacoulis is the leader in both Monohull and catamaran yacht charters in the Med, with over 450 yachts available from 25 bases in Greece, Spain, Croatia, Italy, France & Malta. Bareboat & fully crewed charters are offered or join a flotilla out of Athens, Greece every Saturday to sail the Saronic Gulf and the picturesque islands of Aegina, Hydra, Spetses and Poros plus the mainland towns such as Epidavros with its famous ancient amphitheatre. LOCATIONS Greece, France, Spain, Corsica, Italy, Malta, Croatia and the Caribbean. FLEET SIZE 450 Yachts CONTACT USA office 1.800.714.3411 Kiriacoulis@mindspring.com www.kiriacoulis.com…

Cruise the sailing paradise of the Abaco Islands in the Bahamas aboard the latest models of our beautiful Jeanneau Monohulls or gorgeous Fountaine Pajot Catamarans. In addition to Bareboat charters we offer a unique concept of “Captained by Day, Bareboat by Night”SM. Learn to sail at our award winning ASA Sailing School. Book your trip today at cruiseabaco.com! CONTACT U.S. Phone: 321-473-4223 www.cruiseabaco.com cruiseabaco.sales@gmail.com…

Blue Water Sailing School is an American Sailing Association facility offering all levels of ASA training: Basic Sailing to Bareboat Chartering to Advanced Coastal Cruising and more. Our live-aboard cruising and sailing courses give dedicated students the experience and confidence to achieve their dreams of nautical adventure. Sailing and cruising instruction is all we do! With our specialized approach, you can be assured of the finest training available. We are based in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, with additional locations in the Virgin Islands; Bahamas; Newport, RI and Cartagena, Columbia. LOCATIONS Fort Lauderdale; Virgin Islands; Bahamas; Newport, RI; and Cartagena, Columbia FLEET SIZE 10 CONTACT 800-255-1840 bwss.com info@bwss.com…

SEAMANSHIP Mom, come look at the beautifuls!” our 4-year-old son, Talon, called. I smiled at his unintended use of the plural. Since we were anchored off a deserted island in the Bahamas, there were indeed many lovely sights to behold. Putting the lid on a pot of simmering chicken and rice, I headed to the bow of the 40-foot catamaran to see what he was excited about: the first stars peeking out of the periwinkle sky just opposite the fiery glow left behind by the sun. Mirroring the silver twilight, the shallow water of the Exuma Cays rippled toward the horizon in endless shades of turquoise. We had chartered a brandnew Bali 4.1 from Dream Yacht Charter in association with its partner Navtours. It was our first night out, and…

CHARTERING There’s one math problem that almost no boat owner ever wants to calculate: cost of ownership divided by actual days spent sailing. A stance of cheerful delusion might be the best way to accept the hard answer. This is the problem charter yacht-ownership programs are designed to solve. If you talk with folks who’ve spent many years in the business of selling new boats into charter fleets and operating those fleets, you can expect to hear several cautionary themes: A sailboat is a depreciating asset; owning a charter boat is more a lifestyle choice than a financial investment; beware the aggressive tax-benefit pitch. Yet, by and large, they agree on this: If you love sailing and love traveling but you know that—for the next five years, at least—you won’t…

You dream of an adventure like no other; an escape of a lifetime. Dream Yacht Charter provides the unparalleled experiences that you are looking for in some of the most beautiful places in the world. We offer sailing journeys, not just charters. We are the world’s leading yacht charter company, with over 50 global destinations, enabling you to discover the escape that will fulfill your dreams. Choose from the world-class beaches and cruising grounds of the Caribbean, the culture and food of the Mediterranean or a trip into the mysterious landscapes of the Exotics. Our fleet of over 1000 yachts from the world’s finest manufacturers provide the perfect vessel to explore your destination of choice. We offer monohulls and catamarans of all sizes, allowing cruising for 2 up to a…

For 50 years, The Moorings has been a leader in providing unsurpassed yachting charters throughout the globe. Since first beginning as a bareboat company in the British Virgin Islands we have now expanded to include power yacht vacations as well as all-inclusive crewed charters with a private captain and gourmet chef. All our charters take place on custom-built yachts designed with the highest standards to provide customers with an incredible voyage personalized to match their tastes. Experienced boaters can choose to take the helm and captain their own sail or power yacht, ranging from 37 to 58-feet, ideal for traveling with friends and family. For those desiring a more relaxed experience, knowledgeable skippers are available as well. Our all-inclusive crewed yacht charters provide guests with a captain and gourmet chef…

Our “boutique” charter company, located in Tortola in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, is owner-operated, with knowledgeable, friendly and welcoming staff who will make sure you enjoy your sailing holiday to the fullest. TMM has been in business since 1979, with owner, Barney Crook at the “helm” for the past 35 years. He has personally been welcoming clients to his “backyard” since that time. We are a smaller charter company, however, we have one of the newest and best maintained fleets in the BVI. TMM has a total of 38 sailing yachts, all competitively priced, ranging in size from 38’ to 50’, and over half of these yachts are brand new! Whether you wish to learn to sail, captain your own yacht, or have us arrange a skipper for you,…

Book and sail a new Lagoon or Gemini Catamaran during the full moon in one of our three bases located in British Virgin Islands, Fort Lauderdale or Chesapeake Bay, USA. The Catamaran Company is the worldwide leader in all aspects of the catamaran market. We specialize in the sale of new and used catamarans, the worldwide chartering of catamarans whether for a day, a week, a month, either bareboat, with a captain or with a full crew. We provide all catamaran related services and repairs, and simply put, offer a one-stop destination for buyers, sellers, owners and guests looking for a sailing vacation. The company offers a wide range of value-added services including catamaran insurance, documentation, delivery, dockage, financing, yacht management and charter yacht placement options. LOCATIONS Tortola – British…

Visit Dubrovnik, Hvar, Kornati and Krka National parks … Taste excellent Dalmatian food and wines! Discover why Croatia is the world's top sailing destination! NCP & mare, Croatia's leading yacht charter since 1995! Fleet of 70 sailing boats, motor boats, catamarans, crewed yachts, based in Sibenik, central Adriatic just between Split and Zadar airports! LOCATIONS Nauticki centar Pina i Mare d.o.o. / Obala Jerka Sizgorica 1 / Sibenik / CROATIA FLEET SIZE 72 Boats CONTACT t. +385 22 312 999 f. +385 22 312 988 booking@ncp.hr www.ncp-charter.com…

Cruise Annapolis, a Waypoints® Destination, is a boutique charter company in the heart of Annapolis. We offer luxury bareboat and crewed yacht charters on the Chesapeake Bay with a world-class fleet of new Jeanneau monohulls and Fountaine Pajot catamarans. All of our yachts are well equipped, privately owned, and meticulously maintained. Whether you are looking for a short sailing getaway, or a longer trip to explore the historic locations on the bay, the Cheapeake Bay is among the world’s top cruising and sailing destinations. Choose Cruise Annapolis and discover the Waypoints® difference! LOCATION Chesapeake Bay FLEET SIZE 23 Boats CONTACT 443.203.4112 www.cruise-annapolis.com info@cruise-annapolis.com…

Yes, sailing really can slow down your world. It’s an activity that can be shared with your family and friends and will change your life forever! For over 35 years the American Sailing Association has taught the highest quality, most comprehensive sailing courses available anywhere! Since its inception the ASA has certified over 7000 instructors who, have in turn, certified over half a million people to the Basic Sailing level and awarded an additional half a million certifications for advanced skills. ASA schools offer Basic to Off shore certification courses at over 350 locations worldwide. No matter where you are the ASA lifestyle is not far away. ASA schools give you the confidence you need to live your dreams. So, it’s time you get off your duffs and go out…

ETIQUETTE For a completely hasslefree sailing vacation, many experienced sailors opt to charter a yacht with professional crew—usually a captain, plus a first mate who doubles as cook. Especially when sailing in foreign or unfamiliar waters, it lifts responsibility from whomever would otherwise be the designated bareboat captain and mate, frees the group from routine boat chores such as meal prep, dishwashing and boat cleaning, and still allows everyone to participate in the sailing—or not—as they wish. Most yacht crews are educated, professional people who chose the job because they love the sea and interacting with guests. Unlike chartering a bareboat with only you and your group aboard, when you step aboard a yacht with crew, there are some basic points of etiquette to keep in mind that will make…

WORLDWIDE Dream Yacht Charter 866-469-0912 dreamyachtcharter.com Fleet Size: 1,133 Kiriacoulis Mediterranean 800-714-3411 kiriacoulis.com Fleet Size: 447 Navigare Yachting 800-807-1562 navigare-yachting.com Fleet Size: 290 The Moorings 877-937-2521 moorings.com Fleet Size: 900 The Moorings All-Inclusive Crewed Yacht Vacations 888-979-2519 moorings.com/crewed Fleet Size: 50 Sunsail Sailing Vacations 800-437-7880 sunsail.com Fleet Size: 450+ FLORIDA, GULF OF MEXICO, BAHAMAS, CARIBBEAN, BAJA, SOUTH AMERICA Barefoot Yacht Charters 784-456-9526 barefootyachts.com Fleet Size: I8 BlueFoot Travel 408-520-9633 bluefoottravel.com Fleet Size: I BVI Yacht Charters 284-494-4289 bviyachtcharters.com Fleet Size: 83 The Catamaran Company 800-262-0308 catamarans.com Fleet Size: 31 Club Nautique de Mexico 510-257-4292 clubnautique.mx Fleet Size: 7 Conch Charters 800-521-8939 conchcharters.com Fleet Size: 27 Cruise Abaco 321-473-4223 cruiseabaco.com Fleet Size: 23 CYOA Yacht Charters 800-944-2962 cyoacharters.com Fleet Size: 30 Dream Yacht Charter 866-469-0912 dreamyachtcharter.com Fleet Size: 395 DSL-Yachting 758-452-8531…