Hi Reader, I’m thrilled to share some updates for the 2025 charter season, which is already shaping up to be one for the books! As is tradition, I’ve put together a new Yacht Warriors’ rendition of ‘The Night Before Christmas’, to kick things off in style and capture the magic of this time of year. 'Twas the start of charter season, in the sparkling BVI,Where sailors prepared for adventures beneath the endless sky.American Airlines flights brought visitors with ease,While water taxis whisked...

Hi Reader, I just got back from my very first trip to the USVI and BVI Crewed Charter Yacht Shows, and let me tell you—it was quite an experience! But before we dive into the highlights, I wanted to touch on a news items: First, a tragic reminder: late this past Friday, a dinghy captain lost his life in the channel between the BEYC and Saba Rock when his dinghy was T-boned by a speeding superyacht tender. While there's no excuse for the tender's reckless speed, it's a heartbreaking reminder...

Hi Reader, The countdown has begun! The end of hurricane season is approaching, and the new charter season is upon us. As the weather moderates, excitement is in the air, and the anticipation for upcoming charters is building. It’s that time of year when you can almost hear the gentle lapping of waves against the hull and feel the warm breeze as you set sail. Now, you might be able to outrace me close-hauled up the Sir Francis Drake Channel, but after 12 years of chartering, we've certainly...