Summary: Chartering a crewed catamaran in the British Virgin Islands—sounds awesome, right? I lived in the BVI for three years and went out to sea with different friends every year; I’ve had my share of both good and bad experiences. This article cuts to the chase.
Abstract: Are you looking to buy a sailboat or motorboat directly from a boat owner in Europe or the U.S., but finding it frustrating to sift through online listings where it’s hard to tell what’s real and what’s fake? This article isn’t just another meaningless list of the “Top 10 Global Destinations.”
Abstract: When renting a sailboat before setting sail, do you really know how to inspect the boat properly? This article is written from the perspective of an amateur blogger in Europe and the U.S. who is also an actual sailboat renter.
Abstract: My name is Joe, and I’ve been sailing in the Caribbean for eight years. I’ve experienced a variety of situations on six catamarans, three of which were pre-owned. This article is not intended to be a textbook.
Abstract: Maintaining a catamaran in the British Virgin Islands (BVI) is a completely different matter from doing so in the Mediterranean or on the U.S. East Coast—the two are worlds apart. I’ve been working on BVI charter routes for five years, and at first, I was completely at a loss.
Abstract: This article was written by an amateur boat owner from Europe or the United States who has eight years of experience sailing catamarans. In it, the author shares the actual specifications of the Catamaran F50 and describes his firsthand experiences at sea.
The author, Mike Turner, is an amateur sailor who has spent a full eight years learning the ropes along the San Diego coast. He nearly ran aground during one of his first charter trips, and even to this day—
Abstract: Renting a catamaran in Greece for the first time? Let’s be honest—there are far more pitfalls than smooth sailing. This isn’t an official guide; it’s based on my experience drifting back and forth between the Ionian Sea and the Cyclades for three summers, renting four different types of boats, and being blown by the sea breeze to the point of questioning my life after
To be honest, in the few years I’ve been in the yachting industry, I’ve met countless people whose first question is always, “How much does a new yacht cost?” But this question is just like asking, “How much is a brand-new car worth?”—it’s simply impossible to answer in a single sentence.
Abstract: Written from the perspective of a European and American amateur blogger with 10 years of yachting experience, this article provides a practical guide to interpreting yacht specifications. It covers the actual meanings of key parameters such as length, beam, draft, and displacement.
I’ve been working at the dock for fifteen years now. I’ve seen so many people who come with enough money to buy a boat but forget to factor in the cost of docking. Here’s a small example: In the summer of 2023, there was an old man from Germany
Author’s Note: My name is Tom, and I have five years of experience sailing the Mediterranean. I’ve chartered a catamaran on my own for sailing trips in the Ionian Sea and the Cyclades in Greece at least 20 times. I’ve encountered all sorts of situations, including getting lost, having my anchorage taken by someone else, and running out of fresh water.
