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Diving the RMS Rhone Wreck: A Week in the BVI
A practical, day-by-day bareboat plan centred on the RMS Rhone wreck off Salt Island and Cooper Island snorkels, with mooring logistics, dive details and weather notes.
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Best Time to Sail Malta: Monthly Weather, Winds & Crowds
Plan Malta charters for May–June or September for warm water, moderate winds and fewer crowds; July–August is peak for swimming but marinas fill fast. This guide gives month-by-month temperatures, wind notes and event warnings.
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Charter with Pets: Your Guide to Pet-Friendly Yacht Experiences
Practical steps to charter with pets: how to find pet-friendly yachts, the documents your animal needs, safety gear to bring, and how to avoid surprise fees.
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The Importance of Pre-Charter Inspections: What to Look For
A practical, decision-ready guide showing exactly what to inspect at handover, how to test key systems, document pre-existing damage and when to call a professional surveyor.
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Using a Drogue: Rigging, Sizing, and Safe Deployment in Heavy Weather
A practical, step‑by‑step guide to using a drogue and sea anchor: how to size, rig and deploy from the cockpit, plus recovery methods, checklists and decision trees.
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A Week on Jost Van Dyke: Sailing, Mooring, and Local Culture
A compact, decision-ready seven‑day sailing plan that pairs three nights at Great Harbour with two at Dead Chest, plus practical mooring, customs and weather guidance.
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Best Time to Sail Belize: A Month‑by‑Month Guide for Charterers
For most charterers the dry season (roughly November–May) is the best time to sail Belize; this guide breaks down weather, winds, diving visibility and hurricane risk month by month.
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Accessible Yacht Charter: Finding and Booking Wheelchair‑Friendly Yachts
A practical, step‑by‑step guide that tells you exactly what to check, who to ask, and what to get in writing when booking an accessible yacht charter for wheelchair users or travellers with reduced mobility.
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Customizing Your Yacht Charter Experience: Key Considerations
A custom yacht charter starts with a detailed preference sheet, timely requests (often two weeks ahead) and clear crew communication so the captain and chef can prepare your week.
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