Owning a Charter Sailboat

Own a Slice of Paradise: A couple share their experience with purchasing a catamaran for charter.

What really goes into owning a charter sailboat? Find out with CW’s Elaine Lembo.

How do you pick a sailboat to put into the charter trade? Here are some suggestions.

Charter skipper David Kilmer shares insider tips on how to be a good charter boat owner, and how to decide whether it’s the right decision for you.

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Crewed? Bareboat? Flotilla? We break it down.

Cruising World breaks down how to choose the best time for a sailboat charter vacation.

The notion of sailing an unfamiliar boat outside of home waters can provoke lots of questions.

Steve McCrea, president of Ed Hamilton & Co., shares these tips for finding the best crewed charter vacation.

This seasoned crew from the hospitality sector have some sage advice for hosting, including a special Mexico itinerary.

With pandemic restrictions eased, a charter crew returns to find out just how good it feels to unfurl sails once again in the British Virgin Islands.

An iconic British Virgin Islands resort plans to welcome sailors back with a soft opening over the holidays.

Plenty of anchorages along with easy provisioning and well-managed pandemic protocols make the islands a top choice for cruisers.