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VICTORIA, BC: Most Friendly Place for Adventure
Victoria, British Columbia, a small Canadian city on the Pacific coast of North America, has spent the first two decades of the 21st century molding itself into a diverse regional…
Check the Rules Before the Refit
Modifications that don’t account for regulations can be disastrous on budget, time, future use and resale value.
From the Bridge: Captains Talk About Refit Challenges
Refits have always been problematic, but the fallout from COVID has only made them more complicated than ever.
Engineer Tries to Sink Yacht Lady Anastasia
Story first reported by the Majorca Daily Bulletin: https://www.majorcadailybulletin.com/news/local/2022/02/27/97863/ukrainian-arrested-mallorca-for-attempting-sink-russian-yacht.html A Ukrainian national, accused of attempting to sink a Russian-owned yacht, is reportedly headed to Ukraine to fight alongside his countrymen…
“Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” announces new partnership and sponsors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE FT. LAUDERDALE, FL – The highly acclaimed “Ladies, Let’s Go Fishing!” (LLGF) educational series is pleased to welcome the Fish & Wildlife Foundation of Florida as a major partner.…
Nassau: Nicer than ever
Revamped Hurricane Hole and Prince George Wharf offer more venues and better services.
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.
