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How does a Michigan summer-camp sailing instructor become the head of Bitter End Yacht Club’s marina and watersports program? Bit by bit—and with equal parts work-hard and play-hard.
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Set your clocks to island time on charter around the gin-clear waters and warm breezes of the Bahamas and Caribbean.
How does a Michigan summer-camp sailing instructor become the head of Bitter End Yacht Club’s marina and watersports program? Bit by bit—and with equal parts work-hard and play-hard.
Ron Mitchell, Atiba Stanislaus and Trevon Robertson were charged with capital murder in the presumed deaths of Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel.
Three men suspected in the disappearance of Ralph Hendry, Kathy Brandel are set to be deported to Grenada.
Catamaran cruisers Ralph Hendry and Kathy Brandel are presumed dead after their disappearances in the Grenadines.
The St Maarten Yacht Club hosts the sixth annual Caribbean Multihull Challenge Race and Rally from February 1-4, 2024.
From Caribbean hot spots, to quiet anchorages at the bottom of the world, these are some of the most beautiful sailing spots on the planet.
It’s impossible to rank these Caribbean hot spots by beauty. Instead, set a waypoint based on what you want to experience.
Anchored off an uninhabited island in the Bahamas is a memorable way to celebrate New Year’s Day, or any day of the year really.
In the Caribbean, colorful characters are always at play, no matter which island the party moves to next.
Islands such as Conception, Rum Cay and San Salvador are off the beaten path and a visit there can feel like you have the place all to yourself.
Veteran cruisers debate three fall routes from the US east coast to the islands.
Dream Yacht makes sailing dreams come true with its diverse, worldwide charter offerings.
The Moorings flagship base in the BVI has new watersports and provisioning centers, along with new catamarans and monohulls for guests to charter. There’s a new skipper-only bareboat option too.
Barefoot Charters specializes in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, a charter destination unlike any other in the Caribbean.
Watching a day of spirited competition at the Antigua Sailing Week regatta added a dash of spice to a charter vacation in the heart of the Leeward Islands.
Thanks to a late-season disturbance, the NARC and Salty Dawg rallies had much different experiences cruising to the Caribbean this year.
This boating paradise delivers the ultimate Caribbean island-hopping experience.
Are you ready to get out there again? For many stir-crazy sailors, distant blue waters are beckoning after a tumultuous couple of years. A charter in the Bahamas, BVI or the Med may be just what you need.
David Kilmer finds his adventures aboard his Beneteau 36 Liberte turn mere spots on the charts into cherished memories and stories.
The offshoot of the popular Atlantic cruising rally makes new friends, and a new landfall.
An abundance of marine life and amazing coral reefs combined with warm, clear water make the Cayman Islands a winning destination.
The islands await sailors fleeing winter, but be sure to pack flexibility, realistic expectations and an open schedule as you put together your plans.
After initial entry into the country, cruisers will no longer be required to take additional COVID tests while sailing inter-island.
Seasoned cruisers pick eight top destinations including Antigua and Tobago Cays.