These days, if you’re doing a bareboat charter, it’s likely to be on a catamaran, especially in the Caribbean. Sure, you could find a monohull, but why? Cats far outnumber monohulls in tropical destinations since they offer roominess, stability, amenities, a shallow draft, and comfort. On a recent trip, five friends and I chartered in the three-island St. Martin group, where skinny waters and spirited seas made me happy to be aboard a cat indeed.
It was late May and only a few boats were away from the dock at Dream Yacht Charters’ base in Anse Marcel, which is located on the northern end of St. Martin. That allowed DYC to upgrade us to a larger boat—a benefit of sailing in the shoulder season. We ended up with, Panui, was…
