The Society Islands Sailing Itinerary
Our biggest trip yet! Flying halfway around the world for a 10-day charter on the largest vessel we’ve all sailed with the most crew on board (13 of us!). An amazing introduction to French Polynesia and the Society Islands.
Charter Checkout
The check out procedure for a charter is relatively straightforward, but one must be aware of each step. Let’s take a look at the basic checkout events, with a focus on a check list for the boat overview and inspection.
Charter Crew Duties
The psychology of a crew could probably be an entire field of study. The stages I’ve found with crew, detailed below, directly impact their level of involvement and how much gets done onboard. There’s no “one size fits all” solution here, but there are considerations in mind if you take a more structured approach.
The Exumas Sailing Itinerary
There are things that have startling effects on our psyche: first job, first kiss, and then there’s the first time you sail the Exumas.
The British Virgin Islands (“BVI”) Sailing Itinerary
The BVI is classic; basically, the OG of chartering and boat life. Many freshly minted bareboat chartering graduates head here for their first charter on their own with its line of sight sailing, excellent marine infrastructure, and fun onshore activities.
The South Ionian Islands Sailing Itinerary
Cerulean waters, endless tzatziki, Mythos beer...we wanted it all with our first Mediterranean voyage to Greece as a group.
The Dalmatian Islands Sailing Itinerary
We had always heard about how incredible Croatia was and with the proximity to the Ionians we were excited to plan the Dalmatian Coast.
The Aeolian Islands Sailing Itinerary
With only 5 days to get some sailing in prior to a wedding, we took off from Sicily to do a quick tour of the Aeolian Islands, including Vulcano, Lipari, Panarea, and a secret beach on Sicily’s Northern Coast.
Charter Checkout Checklist
A checklist that covers every item and section of the boat, for use when checking a boat out from a charter company.