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If you haven’t solidified your spring sailing trip, now might be the perfect time to do it! Firm up those plans, book your flights and get your charter squared away. Sailing in the BVI As anyone who’s been there knows, sailing the BVI during the spring months is simply a joy. You’ve got the Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival from March 30th to April 5th, and as the official site says it’s a week of warm water and hot racing. This is a chance to see some beautiful boats and join in the f

Why and when should you book with LateSail? You will usually see us promoting the values of booking last minute or taking advantage of early or promotional discounts, but with regattas you typically find little or no availability last minute and discounts are scarce or none. If you are organised enough the best prices are to secure before the next season’s prices are released (ie book in the first half of 2015 for your 2016 charter). You also have the advantage of a wider selection of yachts a

One of the great joys of a sailing charter in the Caribbean is the chance to just ‘be’; to focus on sailing from port to port, watch the sunrises and sunset on deck and maybe stop off for a drink at an oceanfront bar. If you want to return home feeling refreshed, there’s no reason for a rigid itinerary or cramming too much into the trip. That being said, you may want to get to know a bit more than the shorelines of each island. You may be accompanied by active teens or even a shopaholic o

Bareboat, Flotilla, Crewed or Cabin Charter… which one is the best for me? At LateSail we pride ourselves in not only getting you the best price, but also finding the best fit for you. That might mean the specifics of the yacht, the charter company or recommending a destination to sail from. Another broader decision to make is whether to sail bareboat, flotilla, crewed or by the cabin. We will often have feedback along the lines of “I’ve always sailed bareboat, I don’t know why I never

The question needs to be asked, what kind of sailor are you or what kind of sailors are your crew? Many fair weather sailors, novices, older people and younger people appreciate the stability and space which a catamaran offers. A hard-core monohull sailor once said: « When I sail a cat, it feels like I am driving my living room! »  We see how this description is either appealing or not appealing, depending on who you are. This stability and void of healing are the main features which purist

As with any destination the weather in the BVI fluctuates throughout the year. Of particular interest to sailors of course are the winds, the crowds and chances of rain and storms. Exciting Winds and Good Times From December to February you can expect the BVI to really pull out all the stops in terms of gorgeous weather. There are sunny skies, little chance of rain and moderate daily temperatures for hanging out on deck or on land. The winter months (November to January) bring winds of 15-20 kn

Come see the Love City Country Music Festival in St. Johns May 14, 15 & 16, 2015. Three days, four stages, 14 bands and 22 beaches. What could be better? Lineups confirmed are Jerrod Niemann, Pat Green, Dallas Smith, Sunny Sweeney, Wheeland Brothers and more to come!! Join LateSail in this amazing opportunity to watch the very first Country Music Festival in the US Virgin Islands. Check out the discounts for a bareboat charter or a crewed charter, as well as having the luxury to see these c

The Bequia Tourism Association is at it again bringing the world-famous Mustique Blues fesival to Bequia for one glorious evening in January. Are you a music fan? The famous Bequia Mount Gay  Music Festival is fast approaching! Plan your Southern Caribbeean itinerary around the acts performing 22 – 25 January 2015, with a bonus night of Music on the Beach on January 26th! Also, don’t miss the Blues Fesival on Friday the 23rd, or the Live Jam on the Beach Saturday afternoon with free admis

Do you love sailing and sampling different wines? What better way to combine your two passions at the third edition of the Campania Wine and Sail Flotilla on the Amalfi Coast! You will have the opportunity of a life time tasting some of the best Italian local wines in beautiful locations on the Amalfi Coast. You will sail from destination to destination; safe in the knowledge that help is close at hand from a lead boat should you need it. In the evenings you will visit wine cellars to taste the

When it comes time to book a sailing charter many seasoned sailors are well aware of the fact that you don’t have to book directly from a larger operator. Brokers can often help you find the very best deal around, especially if you’re willing to go on slightly shorter notice. Just like the people who have become experts at finding the cheapest flights on the internet, sailors are becoming much savvier when it comes to finding the best prices; much of this has to do with the broker. So how do