Anegada Island in the BVI's is surrounded by dangerous reefs that have claimed over 150 vessels. Boats still go aground on the Anegada Reef very often. But in good weather, navigating to Anegada safely is very easy if you know the landmarks on the island. Make sure to get proper charts of the area and it's reefs. One of the reasons why it's so hard is the island is ve...

With 33 spectacular beaches and the center for wreck-diving in the Caribbean, Anguilla Island is waiting with open arms for exploration by yachtsmen. Anguilla has a storied sailing history that weaves into the fabric of this largest island along with a collection of smaller cays and islets lying just east of Puerto Rico and north of St. Martin from where Anguilla is r...

Sailing or cruising down the Pacific side of Baja California can be a wonderful experience. The rugged coastline and only a handful of anchorages hide some of the most isolated parts of the peninsula. The season starts when the hurricane season ends (and the humity goes away), usually about the second week of October. There are two organized events for groups to sail ...

Sailing down the Pacific side of Baja California can be a wonderful experience. The rugged coastline and only a handful of anchorages hide some of the most isolated parts of the peninsula. The season starts when the hurricane season ends (and the humity goes away), usually about the second week of October. The Baja Ha Ha is one of two organized events for groups to go...

Charter a sailboat in Barbados for a day, a few day or even a week is a great way to experience the island. Whether it be a fun day on the water for family and friends, a romantic celebration for two, or simply a sunset escape! With annual gentle south easterly trade winds, turquoise seas, beautiful bays, pristine anchorages, miles of coast and an array of marine lif...

Sailing in the Bay of Islands off the east shore of New Zealand’s North Island provides an opportunity to enjoy yachting in sheltered waters with abundant wildlife. Dispersed off shore stretching 80 km, sailors can count more than 80 islands divided by short passages boasting beautiful beaches, convenient anchorage and quaint towns. Blue penguins, dolphin, robin...

Beagle Channel is a strait in the archipelago island chain of Tierra del Fuego on the extreme southern tip of South America partly in Chile and partly in Argentina. The channel separates the larger main island of Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego from various smaller islands including the islands of Picton, Lennox and Nueva; Navarino; Hoste; Londonderry; and Stewart. Th...

Belize is a small country in Central America just south of Mexico’s Yucatan Peninsula. The second largest reef in the world, the Mesoamerican Reef, runs along most of the coast of Belize. Only Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is bigger. The reef envelopes more than 400 islands and cays, many in turn sporting their own reefs, with over 50 species of hard and ...

Just 50 miles (80km) from the Florida Coast, Bimini (2 main islands and some small cays) are the closest Bahamian islands to the USA and boast wide expanses of pristine beaches. Having the reputation as one of Ernest Hemingway’s favorite escapes with a storied past that includes rum-running and pirates has placed Bimini at the top of many sailors’ must-vis...

Blokart is a type of compact land yacht rapidly gaining popularity as a major land-based sailing sport. The New Zealand designed Blokarts are small, fast and maneuverable and therefore able to be sailed in small urban areas. They can be disassembled quickly without tools and packed into a bag able to be carried in a car or as check-in luggage on a plane. Blokarts have...

Picturesque, swimming pool–like lagoon with clear turquoise water for swimming & snorkeling.

The British Virgin Isles are a collection of more than 25 islands in the central Caribbean Sea that afford sailing adventures over tranquil waters with relatively short passages and dependable winds. The brilliant turquoise waters provide access to more than a few islands that have become favorites of cruisers. The most visited islands in the chain are Tortola, Jost V...

Cape Horn is the southernmost headland of the Tierra del Fuego archipelago of southern Chile, and is located on the small Hornos Island. Although not the most southerly point of South America, (which are the Diego Ramírez Islands) Cape Horn marks the northern boundary of the Drake Passage; for many years it was a major milestone on the clipper route, by which s...

The marina in Italy in the city of Catania has a complete range of services available to its customers, which include water and electricity. For those who would like to carry out maintenance work or need to repair their boat, the marina Club Nautico Catania has a travelift for boats up to 127 tons. This moderate-capacity marina has moorings for large size, because it ...

Crystal Lagoon is a great anchorage off Comino Island.