Archive: 2019

Once upon a time there was only ever one real cruising guide to consider purchasing as a planning guide for your upcoming charter. Now the choices are growing and as an example you could purchase any of the following curising guides and pilots all focused on cruising in Croatia: ...

We often get asked to source two yachts (which are as close as possible to identical) for friends and family who love to include some informal competition or match racing amongst each other. Often friends from the same yacht club who sail different boats but want to match up as they ...

‘Monocat’ is not a word that even seems possible as a yacht, but the marketing department of Jeanneau have used the word to describe their new concept design in the Sunloft 47. Perhaps inspired by the galley up catamarans, this design incorporates an open galley on the same level and directly ...

As many have explored Croatia in the last decade, I am often asked for a similar destination, with all the attractions but perhaps in an area less travelled. Montenegro is a relative newcomer to yacht charter and arguably an experience like Croatia was 10 – 20 years ago. Similar stunning mountainous ...

The Charter Investment bubble arguably burst about a decade ago when a Sydney yacht charter company advertised a charter program that included 80% owners use but 100% tax deduction. The then tax commissioner Michael Carmody, saw the ad in the Sydney Morning Herald and understandably saw that the taxation laws needed tightening. The ...

The word continues to spread that most of the advantages of a bareboat charter holiday are available regardless of experience – with the addition of a local Skipper. We are finding that families and couples who have seen the laid back lifestyle on display (as you walk down the quay ...

I had my first go recently on a SUP and can now see the core strength benefits, fun and flexibility of these water toys. They do also act as a possible second tender when the crew say they are going to take the dinghy ashore for a short while but ...

Our largest growth destination for 2019 has been Tahiti and I think it is time to revisit this stunning charter destination which is still on the bucket list for most. The only thing that has ever held back Australians chartering in large numbers, has been the air schedules and cost. With ...

We are often asked to prepare a range of catamaran comparisons on similar size catamarans to find the best fit for every charter party. I have below briefly listed the differences and features of each brand, although these differ from model to model and over the size range, so a very ...