Sailing is the ultimate way to build close working relationships and reward your staff. With Island Charters, you’re in a win/win situation. Those new to sailing will feel safe and cared for, remembering their unique experience for a long time to come, while more practiced sailors will be impressed by the exceptional quality of the services we offer.
By: Paul L. Viverito
A Sailor’s Dream
Sailing Across the Atlantic
There is some necessary background to this adventurous story:
This is a true story about a sailing yacht named Iemanja that sailed the Caribbean as a crewed charter boat. The yacht was about seventy five feet long from the bow sprit to the boat davits. It was a [...]
By: Doreen Murgatroyd
By the very nature of New Zealand’s position, boating is bound to play an important part in the lifestyle of its inhabitants.
Two small islands surrounded by so much water, plus good rainfall and running rivers inland, lends itself to the imagination of a company of boat builders. The Maori, the first inhabitants, were [...]
By: Keith McGregor
A day out on the water is obviously hugely different to a day in the office and these trips have a habit of sticking in your memory. This ensures the event you put on is remembered by your clients and staff. Your options include Rib Charter, yacht charter or barge charter to take [...]
Luxury yachts are the stuff that dreams are made of and some dreams can be more luxurious and exceptional than others. Read about some of the most unusual features on luxury yachts.
A luxury yacht may well be the second most important purchase for most of us and only second to our homes. It is one of the more challenging decisions that you must make and the journey can be littered with all sort of bumps and humps before you can finally reach your decision and purchase your dream luxury yacht for sale.
Yachting is an industry fuelled by passion. Passion for the perfect build, the most luxurious adventure and passion for finding the ideal yacht for each individual. Find out more about the shared passion of the yachting industry.
Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast. The boats are wide beamed and roomy compared with the conventional charter yacht. The Gulets are crewed and hands on sailing will be limited. For those wanting a little more independence there plenty of yacht charter companies in the area offering the more normal bareboat deals.
The Caribbean Islands are almost as good as Paradise. The Caribbean has become a popular holiday spot, honeymoon location and even a wedding venue for thousands of people and the best way to visit the islands is by chartering a Yacht
Fort Lauderdale has often been referred to as the Venice of the Americas and one of the major Yachting Capitals of the world. The South Florida Yacht Charter industry has drawn millions of dollars of revenue into the region’s economy from the creation of marine industry jobs, a world renowned boat show, and increased tourism.
Derived from the Dutch term “jagen”, meaning to hunt or chase, the word Yacht usually refers to a small, fast craft which is excellent for small voyages and short crossings. Originally this meant a fully rigged vessel that was smaller than a pinnace but large enough to be fully decked over.
Defined as such back in 1742, what classified as a Yacht had changed from the years preceding this and would change in the centuries following it.
There’s nothing more liberating than setting sail on the open sea. For thousands of years, the sea has been a life source for millions of people, and an escape from the pressures of life on land.
There is a myriad of possibilities when it comes to purchasing and customising a Yacht. Consider a few important factors to help you make some of the main decisions.
