If you snooze, you lose. Early bird gets the worm. Seize the day. All those wonderful sayings of encouragement to move forwards and embrace new opportunities. Problem is, things move way too fast and it's so easy to forget what we have achieved. I set out to sail and use…
Back from a recent sail out of Pula, Croatia, on our catamaran 'No Shoes', I was again pleased to see how well the catamaran was looked after by Davor and his Crew from Dream Yacht Charter. We arrived on a last minute booking and the boat was in-between charters. Meaning…
Yachts return to base at the end of a busy season. That means 9 months of constant use by potentially 36 different skippers with varying level of experience, hauling families with little hands or groups of party lovers. Things break. How does DYC stay on top of the never ending…
'No Shoes' was commissioned at the beginning of the 2019 for its 66 months contract as a bare boat with Dream Yacht Charter under the 'DreamEasy' contract based in Pula, Croatia. This 44' Helia, the last of its kind built, was now the responsibility of DYC's base manager Davor and…
Exactly 1 year after our last trip to COVID stricken, locked-down Australia and our fantastic sail on my favourite in the local DYC fleet, SV 'Traviata', the place was open for business again. This time around we got allocated a 2019 Catana Bali 4.1. This is a 2 year old…
Buying a 2nd hand yacht for charter or taking over an existing lease might be a valuable alternative to buying a brand new yacht with added benefits. 'Fidelio', a Lagoon 450 based in Australia provides some insights... There are plenty of deals by bareboat charter companies enticing you to buy…
After having explored the 3 best places to sail in Hong Kong waters, we began to look for picturesque overnight anchorages that provide good shelter and holding for extended trips. Hong Kong's "Golden Week" offered another opportunity to venture further afield. We set out with 2 boats for 4 days…
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…