Sailing is half the trip, planning is the other half.
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 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.
Cerulean waters, endless tzatziki, Mythos beer...we wanted it all with our first Mediterranean voyage to Greece as a group.
We had always heard about how incredible Croatia was and with the proximity to the Ionians we were excited to plan the Dalmatian Coast.
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.
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.