Beautiful but remote, the Mexican peninsula of Baja was often overlooked as a cruising destination, attracting mostly adventurous travelers and sportfishermen. But a recent trip has shown us that the region has become increasingly well suited to cruising yachts and luxury travelers, without losing any of its natural charm or its wilder side.
French Polynesia exercises a powerful attraction. The islands, which cover an area about the size of Western Europe, have plenty of appeal despite their geographic isolation. Of late, they seem to attract more private and charter yachts, many based in the Society Islands.
Writer Herman Melville once called it “an elbow of sand” and the native Wampanoag Indians named it “the Faraway land” (or Nantucket). Both names fit this 14-mile-long and 3.5-mile-wide island 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast. A recent addition to the island’s genteel way of life is the family-friendly Westmoor Club and its flagship Belle.
What is the secret formula that makes one charter yacht more successful than another? The 157-foot Christensen Lady Joy seems to have all the right ingredients.
A few projects stand out in memory even years after their completion. For the renowned custom shipyard Delta Marine, Laurel is one of those builds.
After years navigating the world’s oceans and keeping a low profile despite her legitimate claim to fame, the 240-foot Delta Laurel has come home. Last fall she made her first appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and it was a coming-out of sorts for one of the most notable (and notoriously private) superyachts launched in recent years.
The 183-foot sailing yacht Regina is attempting to set a new standard for luxury yacht charter beyond Turkey’s traditional cruising grounds. The yacht, the historic
At Last’s first mate is doing a sort of “bull shark” dance, taking the 30′ Intrepid in a series of tight circles in the deep-blue
A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days aboard the 198′ Feadship Blue Moon, discovering both the yacht’s amenities and the leeward and windward sides of Martinique.
Exploring freer waters We cruised the latest Jade Yachts 90, the most recent issue in the yard’s expedition series, off Kaohsiung a few weeks after
Beautiful but remote, the Mexican peninsula of Baja was often overlooked as a cruising destination, attracting mostly adventurous travelers and sportfishermen. But a recent trip has shown us that the region has become increasingly well suited to cruising yachts and luxury travelers, without losing any of its natural charm or its wilder side.
French Polynesia exercises a powerful attraction. The islands, which cover an area about the size of Western Europe, have plenty of appeal despite their geographic isolation. Of late, they seem to attract more private and charter yachts, many based in the Society Islands.
Writer Herman Melville once called it “an elbow of sand” and the native Wampanoag Indians named it “the Faraway land” (or Nantucket). Both names fit this 14-mile-long and 3.5-mile-wide island 30 miles off the Massachusetts coast. A recent addition to the island’s genteel way of life is the family-friendly Westmoor Club and its flagship Belle.
What is the secret formula that makes one charter yacht more successful than another? The 157-foot Christensen Lady Joy seems to have all the right ingredients.
A few projects stand out in memory even years after their completion. For the renowned custom shipyard Delta Marine, Laurel is one of those builds.
After years navigating the world’s oceans and keeping a low profile despite her legitimate claim to fame, the 240-foot Delta Laurel has come home. Last fall she made her first appearance at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, and it was a coming-out of sorts for one of the most notable (and notoriously private) superyachts launched in recent years.
The 183-foot sailing yacht Regina is attempting to set a new standard for luxury yacht charter beyond Turkey’s traditional cruising grounds. The yacht, the historic
At Last’s first mate is doing a sort of “bull shark” dance, taking the 30′ Intrepid in a series of tight circles in the deep-blue
A couple of months ago, I had the privilege of spending a few days aboard the 198′ Feadship Blue Moon, discovering both the yacht’s amenities and the leeward and windward sides of Martinique.
Exploring freer waters We cruised the latest Jade Yachts 90, the most recent issue in the yard’s expedition series, off Kaohsiung a few weeks after
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