Here is a recent email from one of our students who happens to be a NASA Engineer. >>> Dear NauticEd, A few weeks ago, I decided that I wanted to skip the rat race and live on a sailboat here in Florida. Logic would lead one to conclude that a class on how to operate […]
Updated Feb 22, 2019 Due to cancellations, we have two great catamaran specials for you. (1) British Virgin Islands. Helia 44. March 5-12, 2019. A 2017 4 cabin/4 head Helia 44 with air conditioning is available in the BVI for March 5-12th with an option for sleep-aboard the eve of March 4th. Captain available if […]
This is a follow on article on request of one of our students after reading Anchoring a Sailboat Tip 1 WHERE TO ANCHOR YOUR SAILBOAT IN A BUSY HARBOR Great question and we’ve got an awesome answer. The answer is a bit of a secret so don’t tell anyone otherwise they will start using the […]
Thinking about a Sailing Vacation in the Mediterranean? Dream Yacht Charter company has the largest number of yacht charter base locations throughout the Mediterranean and consequently has one of the largest fleets of sailing boats in the Mediterranean. Every base location accepts the NauticEd Sailing License and Credentials (SLC™) as a valid sailing license for […]
The Love of Sailing This Valentine’s, we’ve lined up a whole range of love for you, your friends, your family, (and maybe some complete strangers). Love Boat Specials | Love Gifts | Love Adventure Love Boat Specials Now is the perfect time to take advantage of boat specials for charters from March through July 2019 […]
The seafloor type is a critical factor. Certain anchors hold better in certain bottom types. Look on the chart to find out the seafloor type where you are anchoring…
A sleep-aboard means that you sleep on the board the boat the night before your charter begins. Basically, the boat becomes your hotel for the night. Many charters start at 6 pm, particularly in the Mediterranean and many in the Caribbean. This means that you automatically sleep on board the boat in the marina the […]
“A sailboat!” yelped Alex with glee as he uncovered his eyes and gazed upon a shiny dinghy sailboat sitting proud on a trailer in the garage. Alex’s dad was happily standing next to him with his arm over his shoulder. “Happy Birthday, Son,” he said, “he’s all yours now.” That’s the opening two paragraphs in […]
Does it have to start and end on Saturday? (Charter v. To rent a boat for an extended period of time on a gorgeous sailing vacation with friends and family and have the time of your life. And want to do it over and over again.) (definition embellished by author) The answer to the question […]
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