Hi Reader, Just a couple of quick updates for you today—one from across the pond and another from the turquoise waters of the Bahamas. 🏛️ Live from the East Med Multihull Show in Greece Emilia is boots-on-deck this week in Poros, Greece for the East Med Multihull Show, where she's touring stunning fully crewed charter yachts available across Greece and the Mediterranean. She’s been posting stories and walkthroughs on our Instagram, so follow along for a behind-the-scenes peek. She just...
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hi Reader, After the Beach Bar Top 5 list a few weeks ago, I’ve had several of you ask: What about the beaches themselves? So here’s the sequel—my Top 10 BVI Beaches. I’ll share five of them below, and you can catch the full list at the end of the email. But first, a couple quick updates: 🟢 I’ve always found it hard to get accurate info on conditions at The Baths in BVI, so I built a site that updates the status daily (and also when the flag status changes) 👉 bathsflagstatus.com 🏛️ Thinking...
28 days ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, Let me tell you about one of the Exumas' most fascinating stories—a sunken relic from the turbulent era of drug lord Pablo Escobar. Escobar was a notorious Colombian drug kingpin whose Medellín Cartel dominated the cocaine trade during the 1980s, making him one of the wealthiest and most infamous criminals in history. Nestled in the shimmering turquoise waters off Norman's Cay lies the wreckage of a smuggling plane, a stark reminder of the island’s past as a key hub in Escobar’s...
about 2 months ago • 2 min read
Hi Reader, It's been a busy few weeks, with many guests booking Yacht Warriors all-inclusive charters for spring getaways. There are still some great specials available - check out the latest offers here. A special congratulations to two Yacht Warriors groups kicking off their BVI charters this week—both couples celebrating anniversary and engagement milestones. A huge thanks to Julianna/Florian on Katlo and Anita/Jaden aboard Amajen for their dedication in preparing these charters. We...
2 months ago • 5 min read
Hi Reader, No yacht charter in the BVI is complete without a stop (or five) at a legendary beach bar. Sometimes, there’s nothing better than liming away the afternoon, toes in the sand, drink in hand. Whether you’re after the perfect Painkiller, a cheeseburger in paradise, or just a quiet spot to soak in the last light of the day, the BVI delivers. After years of sailing these islands, I can confidently say these are my top 5 must-visit beach bars in the BVI. It’s hard to beat a...
3 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I just returned from the 2025 Bahamas Charter Yacht Show, held across several marinas in Nassau. While this show leans more toward motor yachts compared to the Virgin Islands events, there were still plenty of sailing and power catamarans available for charter. I’ll share some highlights below. But first, a few updates from Yacht Warriors guests and readers fresh off their charters in the Virgin Islands: Peter Island is back! After a long rebuild post-Hurricane Irma, the new...
3 months ago • 3 min read
Hi Reader, This week, we’re continuing our BVI Pirate Havens series with tales of Dead Chest Island and the storied pirate history of Jost Van Dyke. But before we dive into those legends, I wanted to share some thoughts about whether the Exumas might be the a good fit for your next charter. I’m en route this week to the Bahamas Charter Yacht Show to check out some yachts and meet the crews, and we’ve been seeing a rise in requests for this beautiful Bahamian destination. It’s one of my...
4 months ago • 4 min read
Hi Reader, I hope everyone had some well-deserved time off over the holidays! I have a fun update from the home front: we’ve officially inked the contract for our next yacht charter adventure, and I’m excited that we’re heading back to the Exumas in June for the first time since 2020. We’ll be aboard the exact same Bali 5.4 we chartered previously—you can read about that trip here. This time there is a twist. Instead of a couples trip, we're going with another family and I’m beyond thrilled...
4 months ago • 5 min read
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...
5 months ago • 4 min read