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Plastic Recycling in the British Virgin Islands

October 4, 2020/by Grant Headifen

Guest written by Carrie Wright, founder of VI Plastics The plastics recycling company in the British Virgin Islands, VI Plastics, is running a crowd-funding campaign to purchase additional equipment. You can help. In previous articles, NauticEd has lamented the lack of recycling in the Caribbean and stressed the importance of responsible management of plastic waste, […]

Mooring, Anchoring, and Docking

March 22, 2020/by Grant Headifen

Before you leave/approach a dock, pick up a mooring ball, or drop anchor, you must know what the wind and current will be doing to your boat.

British Virgin Islands Interactive Maps and Chart Briefing

February 19, 2020/by Grant Headifen

The interactive maps are kept current and the British Virgin Islands Interactive Maps and Chart Briefing for yacht charterers gives a good round-up of information and what to expect down there when you go.

Top 10 Sailing Yacht Charter Destinations for 2020

February 4, 2020/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd’s Pick of the Top 10 Sailing Yacht Charter Destinations for 2020 (not listed in any particular order) Aeolians, Sicily Puerto Rico The Grenadines Malta Thailand Seychelles Australia Greece (Saronic) Croatia Antigua BVI (yes it is #11 just because no list is complete without the BVI so we had to add this) Did you know […]

Sailing Itinerary for Spanish Virgin Islands, Puerto Rico

December 3, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Wow – I mean who would have thunk it? Why do people fly right through Puerto Rico onto other Caribbean destinations to charter a yacht on a sailing vacation? Right in our back yard is an amazing destination – Puerto Rico and its Spanish Virgin Islands. For Americans, there is no passport requirements (even for […]

FREE Sailing Guide & Itinerary for St Vincent & The Grenadines

October 21, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Neil and Sam share their sailing experiences up and down the Caribbean – including a FREE Sailing Guide & Itinerary for St Vincent & The Grenadines.

Delivering Hope and Basic Resources to Children in the Caribbean

August 26, 2019/by Grant Headifen

This is such a great organization that was referred to us at NauticEd and is a topic dear to our hearts. In September 2017, NauticEd organized its student base to donate $70,000 to the folks in the BVI to help out with relief work after Hurricane Irma. And so now with Hope Fleet we hope […]

RING IN THE 2020 NEW YEAR IN THE BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS

April 28, 2019/by Grant Headifen

What better way to celebrate the end of 2019 and the beginning of 2020 than to be enjoying a relaxing holiday in the BVI. Let Joy bring some holiday joy into your NYE! NauticEd has teamed up with Joy from Joy Rid Charters to lead travelers on this BVI adventure. Snorkel the Indians, stop by […]

NauticEd November 2019 Puerto Rico & Spanish Virgin Islands Flotilla

April 22, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Turkey always tastes better in the warm waters of the Caribbean. Scratch that. This Thanksgiving we’re having seafood! Mahi Mahi, anyone? Join the NauticEd November 2019 Puerto Rico & Spanish Islands Flotilla! For more information or to make a reservation, contact lauren@nauticed.org PUERTO RICO & THE SPANISH VIRGIN ISLANDS November 23-30, 2019 Discover the […]

EXPLORE CUBA BY LAND & SEA – Nov 2019

January 9, 2019/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd has teamed up with affiliate sailing school Sailors NYC to bring you a once-in-a lifetime opportunity! Celebrate Havana’s 500th anniversary with an amazing vacation to Cuba exploring by land and sea. Inquiries or Reservations: Contact Lauren at lauren@nauticed.org Dates: November 7-19, 2019. Why Cuba? Time-capsule culture, unique history, beautiful landscapes and beaches, fantastic food, […]