All about Boats, Yachts and Sailing

Ryan B asked:


I’m interested in sailing yachts part time, a trip here and a trip there. I know people pay to have their yachts sailed from up north to Florida or from Florida to the Caribbean, how do I get a job doing that and how much does a captain typically make per trip?

Shawna

Monish asked:


Sailing yachts and catamarans cruisers recognized as a second birth now a days. Modern yachts and catamarans are tremendously dependable and just in operation vessels. That is why yacht lovers have a chance to manage them without help and avoid appointing a professional crew.

Keen demand for modern yachts motivated yacht builders to move their shipyards into mass manufacture of comfy sailing and motor yachts and other catamarans. This fresh wave of production provided reduces of the expenses that lessened the expenses, spent on manufacture of these vessels and, as a result, charter prices.

Yachting becomes more well-liked with women, whom one could meet not only as a yacht traveler, but as well as a skipper. Chartering companies pay attention for all the questions regarding a yacht’s grounding for a sailing, and they provide it for a sensible price that comprises of insurance and tax expenses. Yacht sailing became accessible not only to high-class society, but as well to a middle class people, who have a preference of sailing cruisers to other kinds of leisure.

A lot of contented marines are built in places, where yachting is in style: the modern yacht berths are also manufactured, where yachtsmen are offered with all what is needed for leisure and amusement: restaurants, bars, supermarkets, and nightclub. Yacht cruisers are magnificently combined with such well-liked water sports as windsurfing and kiting; the required equipment could be placed expediently on the yacht’s board. Modern yacht is more known because of the fun it offers and it is becoming even more preferred by the young groups.

Aidless charter is the most self-governing alternative of charter leisure. This kind supposes that everybody, those charters a yacht for sailing need to be confident enough in his own abilities to run it in any conditions, which could come out in the sailing area. A charter company could also insist a confirmation of your qualification. One, who charters yacht separately, need to possess good basic skill in both offshore and coastal direction-finding and course plotting as well. He needs to have good knowledge in steering and also in the meteorology.



Tony

Christina Stewart asked:


Luxury Yachts: For all of you yacht aficionados out there, be sure to clear your calendar from September 13-16. Back for its eighth consecutive year, Yacht Fest sets sails into San Diego’s Shelter Island to present some of the world’s finest boats, yachts, and super yachts available for purchase or charter. With a flourishing maritime community and arguably the nation’s most agreeable climate, San Diego makes for a perfect backdrop to host this grand event.

Spanning the docks of San Diego’s Shelter Island Marina and the halls of the Island Palms Hotel, Yacht Fest will feature more than 30 super yachts with price tags teetering at $50 million. With more and more consumers than ever cutting checks for these high-priced sea vessels, you better believe they come fully equipped with the finest amenities money can buy. Just some of the luxuries within these “mini-mansions” include helicopters, hot tubs, workout rooms and wine cellars. Only the most prestigious of luxury yacht builders will be in attendance to showcase their vessels; participating manufacturers range from Christensen and Ocean Alexander to Sunseeker and Northstar Yachts. Also on site will be a crew of sales and charter brokers ready to answer questions pertaining to the sea cruising lifestyle. Dubbed as one of the West Coast’s premier yacht shows, Yacht Fest, presented by the San Diego Marine Exchange, is expecting record-breaking attendance.

Highlights of the four-day event entail everything from workshops and seminars to fundraisers and fashion shows. Attendees can take advantage of free seminars where they can talk candidly with captains, crewmembers, engineers, stewards and chefs about their experiences aboard a luxury yacht. On Sunday from 9 to 11 a.m. be sure to attend “Your Career in Yachting,” a seminar covering the many facets of today’s yachting industry.

Benefiting the San Diego Armed Services YMCA, the “All Decked Out” fashion show will showcase the finest yachting apparel. Models outfitted in attire—suited for any mega yacht millionaire—will make their way down the red-carpeted docks. Tickets for Friday’s fashion show at 11:30 a.m. are priced at $50 or $75 for preferred access admission.

YachtFest will be open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

-General Admission tickets are priced at $32 and allow guests to experience the life aboard a first-class yacht. Two Day General Admission tickets are also available for $46.

-The Preferred Access Badge is available for $68 and gives yachting enthusiasts priority when boarding all yachts, as well as a complimentary beverage.

-The Two-Day Preferred Access Badge is the ultimate package for yachting connoisseurs. Available for an amazing price of $82 this badge enables guests to soak in the lavish lifestyle of a yachtsman. Experience all YachtFest offers by expanding your experience into two days worth of intimate yacht viewing.

For LxM Christina Stewart



Rose

liv asked:


started sailing 10 weeks ago with a group of friends, and the regatta is in a few days and im absolutley terrified! i know im kind of ready, but whenever i get on the boat (im crew) i just freak out and go all nervous and jumpy, even when the boat tips a tiny bit i panic. what can i do to stop this? i cant back out, and i have been worrying about this for days.

Sterling