Summer Issue of CharterSavvy Now Online (And FREE!!)

The Summer issue of CharterSavvy, the magazine of bareboat chartering, is now online and it's packed to the gunwales with great stories and insider info on bareboat chartering worldwide.

The feature is Bareboating The Florida Keys, a destination that has all the best attributes of the Caribbean (clear blue water, palm trees, great beaches and more than a few waterfront pubs), but it won't cost an arm and a leg to get there.  The locals speak English (more or less), you can provision at a supermarket, and the weather is pleasant year 'round.  There are islands to explore, great anchorages and wonderful marinas, and lots of stuff for the kids, from swimming with dolphin to snorkeling on the coral reef with hordes of brightly colored fish.

Want to give your crew the perfect cheeseburger in paradise?  Check out the Bareboat Contessa for insider tips on everything from choosing the right meat to, pardon the expression, grilling your buns.  Every bareboat has a barbecue in the cockpit--here's the route to becoming the Burger King (or Queen) on the water.

Our Cargo department provides everything you need to know about Dry Bags, which can get your cameras, wallets, and cellphones to shore safely and, of course, dry.  These are an essential for bareboaters, and this not only provides tips on choosing a dry bag, but shows some of the best.

There's more, too, from a guide to tropical fish in the British Virgin Islands to a Charter Test of a Jeanneau 53.

Come on aboard, and don't forget---subscriptions are free by clicking here!

Footloose Offers March British Virgins Deal!

Footloose Yacht Charters has the perfect solution to all those winter storms:  a bareboat charter in the British Virgin Islands, and they're slashing 10% off all March sailing charters to make it even better!  

Choose from their entire fleet of both monohulls and catamaarans, but book now or be sorry.  Don't forget the Footloose Price Guarantee: find a comparable boat at a lower price from a competitor and Footloose will beat it by $100.  

For details of the March 10% offer, contact Footloose at www.footloosecharters.com or call (855) 247-1523.

Florida's Yachting Vacations Offers A Great Deal And Debuts A Brand-New Oceanis 34!

Yachting Vacations of Punta Gorda, Florida, has relocated their offices and base at Burnt Store Marina.  Located on beautiful Charlotte Harbor, which was ranked by Sail Magazine as one of the ten best places to sail, the charter fleet is just ten miles from the Gulf of Mexico.  

Yachting Vacations is the only sailboat charter company and ASA sailing school in this marina, which is located on a 270 sq. mile estuary just south of Tampa.

HERE'S THE DEAL:  Mention CharterSavvy and take 10% off your next charter!

The company has also added a new two-cabin Oceanis 34 sailing yacht to their fleet (below).

As they have for the past five years, Yachting Vacations will be organizing sailing flotillas to Croatia.  This year’s cruise will take place from August 31 to September 6, and will sail from Marina Kastela near Split.  There will also be an opportunity to join a flotilla scheduled for June 14-21 in Spain, that will be sailing around Mallorca.  

Bareboaters sailing out of Burnt Store onto Charlotte Harbor will have the opportunity to explore a number of islands including the exclusive Useppa Island, courtesy of Yachting Vacations.  Other islands include Cayo Costa and Cabbage Key, as well as historic towns such as Boca Grande, Punta Gorda and Port Charlotte.  

Yachting Vacations, (941) 637-6634, or info@yachtingvacations.com.

CharterSavvy 2014 Bareboating Desk Calendar!!

You asked for it, and we’ve delivered.  Everyone has praised the gorgeous photography in each issue of CharterSavvy, and we’ve had numerous requests for a calendar.  Ta-da!!!  

We’re delighted to announce the CharterSavvy 2014 Bareboating Desk Calendar.  The images are from the pages of CharterSavvy, and there are 13 loose 5x7-inch pages in the calendar, one for each month plus a cover page, making this calendar suitable for gift giving.  The calendar is printed with 100-year inks on archival photographic paper that has a luster finish.

The calendar pages can be displayed on the included clear plastic easel for desktop or table use, and the calendars can also be displayed on walls or even stuck on a fridge with a magnet.  

They make great Christmas gifts for all the bareboat sailors on your list.

At the end of the year, you’ll have twelve 5x5-inch prints that are suitable for framing.  This charming calendar is perfect for anyone who enjoys bareboat charters, and one that you can enjoy all month long.

Just don’t blame us if you start daydreaming about your next bareboat adventure!!

Unlike many other desk calendars, a clear plastic easel is provided so this calendar is ready for use.  Also included is a box with a clear cover so the calendar is ready for gift giving.

Lovingly packed and shipped via Priority Mail with insurance for speed and security.

CharterSavvy subscribers get the 2014 Bareboating Desk Calendar for just $20, even-steven.  If you aren’t a subscriber, you have to pay five dollars for shipping.  Hint: you can subscribe free at www.chartersavvy.com/subscribe-free/ or just click here to sign up.

To order, just drop us an email at info@CharterSavvy.com, tell us how many you want, and we'll bill you via PayPal.  Or you can mail us a check ($20 each) to CharterSavvy, PO Box 213393, Royal Palm Beach, FL 33421.  Don't forget to tell us how many (shipping is free for as many as you want to one destination--if you're a subscriber!!) and where to ship them.  

A Superb Book On Anchoring For Bareboaters!

First, you’ve just got to love the title.

Second, this is the most comprehensive book on anchoring we’ve ever seen, and it should be a must-read for anyone who plans to bareboat charter. 

The prestigious Cruising Club of America says, “It should be mandatory reading for novice sailors and charter operators would do well to place copies throughout their fleet.”

Written by Capts. Alex and Daria Blackwell, a pair of lifelong sailors who have spent years cruising the coasts of North America and Europe aboard their Bowman 57 ketch, the book covers everything from selecting an anchor to the details of rodes, chafe and triplines. 

There are sections on rafting up, handling moorings, and much more.  Available as a Kindle or paperback edition from Amazon (click HERE), it has 357 pages and there is something you should know on every one of them.

The Blackwells also have a website that is just as full of useful information on everything from great anchorages to the best sailing music.  Check it out at: www.CoastalBoating.net.