You might have tried 'parking' your little boat alongside the local marina or mooring ball in 20kts of wind .... and failed miserably. Ignoring experience and practice, a strong breeze, or the lack of it, can be your enemy for sure. No big deal, go around and give it another…
Through July 2020, we have had the pleasure of a 20-day sailing trip onboard the bareboat catamaran ‘ No Shoes ’ – a 2019 Fountain Pajot Helia 44 Evolution – across the North Adriatic in both Croatia and Italy. The catamaran is in charter with Dream Yacht Charter, based in…
Over 261 outlying Islands, UNESCO-listed rock formations and white beaches provide a perfect playground for boat lovers and water sport enthusiasts, all on the doorstep of one of the world’s busiest cities. Whether you are looking for a day charter or an overnight sail, there is a trip for every…
The current COVID situation has certainly changed my perspective on life and what is important. Postponing dreams is no longer an option. I want that lifestyle change. Some of us are financially secure and retiring on a boat seems a great idea. For others the thought of operating a yacht…
Paul Roger has over 9 years of successful dealings with his charter management company, his Lagoon 421 is still in great shape and he made some money. Why it's worth the effort! On my most recent trip to the Whitsundays, I finished next to yet another well maintained Lagoon 421,…
The bare boat business is competitive. To lead, grow and be profitable, let's look at options of what we can to do ... as a team and with the right tools! In 2018, I bought and placed a catamaran in charter.. I was concerend about how the yacht would be…
Almost exactly 2 years to date, I was back on 'Traviata', a bareboat catamaran with Dream Yacht Charter in Australia. How did she handle the last 2 years? Our annual trip to the Whitsunday Islands in North-Eastern Australia was not what you consider ordinary this time around.We planned to catch…
COVID-19 impact on business, the future of the bareboat charter industry and talk about Dream Yacht Charter's 20 years on their Australian base. How to not make a new friend: walk right past him on the dock, introduce him by the wrong name to others and then bag his favourite…
Published in Not strictly speaking a charter yacht review but nevertheless a long journey worth following. ‘Kangaroo’ first came to my attention in around 2011 when it was up for sale after having made quite a splash in the media at the time – before Instagram and YouTube got started.I was…
Welcome aboard to all new subscribers and thank you for submitting your charter yacht reviews. As you can see, Davor and his Team at DYC Pula are getting "No Shoes' ready for the 2020 seasonThis website's origin was to follow the journey of my FP Helia 44 'No Shoes' through…