It was Easter and I was attending a Baptist church service in St. Thomas. We had been in the Virgin Islands for a month. Each morning, Marilyn, a local woman with skin the color of melted chocolate, dressed in oversized T-shirts and black spandex tights, would sing out “Good morning to you” as I came Read More
Port Personalities – Jacqueline Callender, Bay Street Marina
DOCK MASTER/OFFICE MANAGER BAY STREET MARINA NASSAU, BAHAMAS Describe the first time you remember being on a boat. My first memory was as an adult when I went on a yacht to Florida. It was breathtaking! I could not sleep at all that night; the ocean was absolutely gorgeous. What in life prepared you for Read More
Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands
As we flew into St. Thomas Airport in late May to start a week-long yacht charter in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), I was apprehensive but excited. The BVIs are one of my favorite places, and this would be my fifth yacht charter in the area. I had been following the stories of devastation from Read More
Ocean World Marina
Smack dab in the middle of the Caribbean on the northern shore of the Dominican Republic awaits a must-visit destination. Ocean World Marina is more than just a pretty port to dock your boat. The island retreat is packed with enough amenities and activities to make you want to return over and over again. “Our Read More
Abacos: The Best of the Bahamas
Starting Point Old Bahama Bay Located in West End, Grand Bahama Island, Old Bahama Bay Marina is only 56 miles from Palm Beach, FL. The facility is a full-service marina destination with 72-slips and a controlling depth of 8 feet at mean low tide and 24-hour security. Old Bahama Bay offers quick and efficient on-site Read More
Emily and Grace Go Sailing: From Detroit, Michigan to George Town, Bahamas
“DAY 226, approximately. We’re anchored at Crab Cay, just off of the Sea of Abaco. We went swimming under the stars last night, so we’re a little tired today.” That is how Grace and I began today’s video. Every few days we try to record a short clip about our adventures, stating where we are, Read More
CEOs Changing the Marine Industry
The marine industry is timeless and enduring, with tight-knit multigenerational family enterprises and long-standing networking relationships that create a business environment in which change comes slowly. Marinalife has highlighted five CEOs who are leading a revolutionary new wave of innovation in the marine industry by planting technology squarely beside tradition. Captain Daniel Harper Founder and Read More
Nice Sunseeker. But, It’s All About The People On Board
Mark Reichenbaum is pretty pleased with the new boat he bought in Miami almost a year ago. The Long Island native and commercial real estate executive speaks in modest, understated terms about its features. “It’s a 92-foot Sunseeker. Oh yeah, and it has a 7-foot draft. No toys. No unnecessary frills. Just a nice boat.” Read More
2018 Best Yacht Charters
You’ve decided to go on a yacht charter. Congratulations! No doubt it will be an amazing and unforgettable experience. But how do you choose where to go? Today’s charter operations trace a constellation of stunning and unique destinations all over the world. In the end, your pick depends on what you want — relaxation or Read More
Exuma Land and Sea Park
Exuma Land and Sea Park is the Bahamas’ hidden jewel, and it belongs on top of every boater’s must-see list. At this water park, you won’t find wave pools or water slides, but you will experience gorgeous beaches, easy anchorage and a dazzling marine environment unblemished by humans. Its colorful coral reefs and vibrant aquatic Read More