charters
Gifts from the Galley
Make that send-off swag bag for charter guests extraordinary by adding a little something from the chef. We know the chief stew likes to put together a nice send-off swag…
USCG, CBP officers clarify rules
Pollution, Covid and more frequent stops were among the top concerns among captains and crew in attendance.
Costa Rica clears way for foreign-flagged yachts to charter
Foreign-flagged charter yachts over 24 meters can now legally charter in Costa Rica’s waters simply by obtaining a renewable yearly license, providing proper documentation, and paying a modest 2.5% of the charter fee.
Shut Down and Stranded: Pandemic realities for those Who Work at Sea:
Delays, cancellations, restrictions, closures, quarantines, and last-minute changes have become the norm in the past 18 months. For crew, the fallout has been immense.
Maritime Regulations No Guarantee Against Local Pandemic Restrictions
On almost a daily basis, new rules are implemented or existing rules are modified with little to no notice, creating chaos for crew and endless problems for itinerary planning, owner’s use, and charters.
Chefs up their game when short supplies mean empty shelves at food stores
Whether scrambling for scarce provisions or conjuring up some immunity-boosting magic, these pro yacht chefs tackled pandemic challenges with true aplomb.
For a perfectly tailored charter, first tailor the preference sheet to the yacht
Have your charter broker send you a copy of what they send out to clients. Do this not only to please your guests, but also to keep from disappointing them. Those are two entirely different things.
It Takes Creativity to Keep a Yacht Running When Supply Falls Far Short of Demand
With economists and supply chain experts predicting one to three years before supply catches up with demand, engineers and service techs have had to become nimbler and more creative.
Supply shortage calls for creativity in the engine room
Nimble engineers know there is more than one way to skin a cat. Despite some setbacks, the world is slowly emerging from the depths of the COVID pandemic. Nations are…
Triton Survey: Yachts sticking closer to South Florida this winter
In this winter like few others, more yachts are planning to remain in Florida and the Bahamas than head to the Caribbean, according to a recent Triton survey. What are…
