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We constantly receive questions from clients asking about what is needed for proof of competence abroad to be a charter captain. It’s very confusing and we are more than happy to answer any specific question you have.   Recently a new organization called www.americanyachting.org  popped up with the sole purpose to issue fake sailing certificates. So with so much confusion out there about what is accepted here is a short overview of what the real requirements are and what we tell our North A

New to the British Virgin Islands? Relax and let us share some of the island highlights and you’ll soon know the top spots for a breathtaking yacht charter itinerary. The BVIs There are four main islands, which make up the BVIs: Tortola, Anegada, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke. These are joined by more than 50 smaller islands and cays, giving an impressive number of places to explore. It’s easy to find solitude in the Caribbean and enjoy this destination just as it was hundreds of years ago

LateSailor Jim Verrechia recently chartered a Dufour 385 from Athens for a week in October and has shared his tips and experiences with us. Whether you are considering sailing in Greece yourself or already booked, this blog give you everything you need to know to make your trip something special. — Written by Jim Verrechia Day 1: Alimos (Kalamaki) Marina to Cap Sounion (22 NM) We arrived at Exadas Yachts base at Alimos Marina just before 10am to pick up our yacht ‘Eftixia’, a Dufour 385 Gr

We know it can be difficult to understand the technicalities of boat specifications when you are choosing your yacht charter. One of the questions we get asked the most from customers booking a bareboat yacht charter is, what is the difference between sailing a catamaran and a monohull? Many people want to choose the yacht which offers the most pleasurable voyage, but luckily both offer a fantastic experience. Let’s take a quick look at the main differences. Moving around on board Catamarans

When there are a bounty of islands close together, you often don’t need to sail far to find wonderful destinations and adventure. Brittany off the French coast offers so much variety to explore, but where do you start with an itinerary? You can start right here and borrow ideas from our 300 nautical mile yacht charter that took in the Quiberon Bay islands, the Gulf of Morbihan and Ile de Ré across 10 days.   Exploring Crouesty, Belle Île en Mer and Houat Day one: At the beginning of the w

At LateSail we love Croatia, no matter how many times you go, there is so much to see and do and no two vacations are exactly alike. This eclectic nature is exactly what you would expect from a country culturally infused with Slavic, Venetian, Roman, Greek, Byzantine, Italian, Hungarian, Ottoman and Soviet influences.  Not only is Croatia defined by her Historic thumb-print but also by her breathtaking beauty, from the National Parks to the archipelago of Islands dotted off her coast, Croatia,

From the most famous places such as Soggy Dollar and Foxy’s, to some lesser-known gems hidden away on quieter islands, here is our list of the top 10 places to have a cooling drink and a great meal when island hopping. These bars are personally recommended by Carly in our US LateSail team. So next time you’re there, drop an anchor or pick up a mooring ball, bring out your inner Jimmy Buffett and enjoy all that these beautiful spots have to offer. 1. Soggy Dollar Bar, Jost Van Dyke Arguably

Heading to the BVI around Christmas? Aside from the great sailing winds you’ll also be able to enjoy this festive time of year amidst the area’s vast beauty and a good number of spirited yachties. Here are a few fun tips for making Christmas in the BVI fun and festive, on board and on land. Christmas Dinner at a Restaurant There are a number of very good restaurants on the BVI, distributed throughout the various islands. A few that offer good Christmas meals (and great food in general) are

The island itself is visually very different than the rest of the Virgin Islands, a flat island comprised of limestone and corals, it does not feature the rolling green mountains that characterize the other islands. It features 11 miles of white sand beaches, which some say are the most beautiful in all the Virgin Islands. It’s vast reef, spanning 10 miles to the southeast, is home to hundreds of shipwrecks, providing plenty of great scuba and snorkel opportunities.     As far as getting to

It can be difficult to choose between catamarans so we’ve put together a little comparison blog to help you select the one that is most right for you. The Bali 4.5 It offers a great sail if you want to try something new and will certainly make a statement when you enter a port, you will be sailing in style! You can also trust in the Catana experience in terms of construction and performance. The yacht’s fresh design boasts a large lounge area with traditional catamaran aft cockpit and open s