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Bareboat Chartering: What is a sleep-aboard and do I need one?

February 6, 2019/by Grant Headifen

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 […]

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, […]

10 Quick Tips to Save Money on a Sailing Vacation

January 5, 2019/by Grant Headifen

There are many ways you can save money on a sailing vacation. From the booking process to the actual charter, these tips will help you save while still enjoying a fantastic charter adventure vacation.

Why Hire a Skipper for Your Sailing Vacation?

September 14, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Hiring a skipper for your next sailing vacation has many advantages whether you’re a seasoned sailor or new to sailing vacations.

Types of Sailing Vacations

September 14, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Just as there are a ton of fantastic sailing charter destinations, there is also a wide variety of sailing vacations. Bareboat Charter A bareboat charter means you rent a yacht and serve as skipper/captain. You must have an adequate resume to skipper the yacht. Requirements vary based on thedestination. The NauticEd Bareboat Charter Master certification is […]

NAUTICED FAMILY FRIENDLY FLOTILLA – GREECE

September 4, 2018/by Grant Headifen

NAUTICED SAILING FLOTILLA JUNE 2019 THE IONIAN ISLANDS, GREECE NauticEd is hosting a kid-friendly flotilla to the Ionian Islands, Greece in June 2019. Although summer 2018 is nearly over, it’s time NOW to start thinking and planning about summer 2019. Why??? Sailboats in the Mediterranean get booked far in advance and so if we don’t […]

Antigua Yacht Charter Sailing Vacation With Kids – Day 1

June 26, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Our Antigua Yacht Charter Sailing Vacation With Kids – four families and 8 kids – and two Dream Yacht Charter Catamarans

ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 2 and DAY 3

June 25, 2018/by Grant Headifen

This is Day 2 and 3 of our sailing vacation in Antigua with Dream Yacht Charter on two catamarans – four families and 8 kids. Sailing in Antigua Day Two Freemans Bay beach at the entrance to English Harbour is definitely a must stop. After another swim and play on the Freemans Bay beach at […]

ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 4 and DAY 5

June 24, 2018/by Grant Headifen

This is day 4 and 5 of our yacht charter vacation with Dream Yacht Charter in Antigua – 4 kids two families on Roma – a 45 ft Bali Catamaran, and 4 kids two familes on Shine – a Lagoon 400 Catamaran. Sailing in Antigua Pinching Bay to Deep Bay to Dickenson Bay. Another screaming […]

ANTIGUA YACHT CHARTER SAILING VACATION WITH KIDS – DAY 6 and DAY 7

June 21, 2018/by Grant Headifen

Day 6 of our Sailing Trip in Antigua with Dream Yacht Charter Jumby Bay to Deep Bay Daily Tip Getting the main sail up on a catamaran is always a decent challenge. It takes time for the sail to be hoisted up the tall mast and the lazy jack lines tend to always catch the […]