
Charter Destinations That Demand Skill and Deliver Solitude
These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.

These locations let you leave the crowds behind, but require solid boating skills and an adventurous spirit to reach them.


After Hurricane Ian decimated the Fort Myers area, a charter company is back in business.

Discovering the sun-saturated shores of Spain’s eco heaven aboard a chartered Beneteau Oceanis 46.1.

A potentially rough ride on the windy Wadden Sea turns out to be far less dangerous than advertised.

While tourism in the BVI is not yet what it was five years ago, it’s coming back in a big way. Most boat charter bases and marinas have been rebuilt or repaired, businesses have reopened, and fuel, groceries and provisions are readily available.

An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.

There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.

Mario Vittone’s excellent adventure from Maine to Washington on an FPB 64.

John Pierce Rousmaniere, sailor, historian, advocate for safety at sea and 2020 National Sailing Hall of Fame inductee, whose books became essential reading for generations

Don’t miss these new models arriving at boat shows this season.

The Formula 387CCF’s upper station adds a new perspective for anglers, but it’s the boat’s ride and versatile design that steal the show.