Yacht Tips & Insights

Whether you’re stepping aboard for the first time or you’ve been chartering for years, there’s a surprising amount that nobody ever explains. Who’s actually in charge on a yacht? Why a yacht that performed beautifully two seasons ago might not feel quite the same today. What can you wear on deck, and what will get you quietly side-eyed by the crew?

This guide is where we’ll put those answers in one place: the practical, the curious, and the things experienced guests wish someone had told them sooner.

##What You’ll Find in This Guide

The articles in this section cover the full range of life on and around yachts: from technical realities to social dynamics, from bunkering to Seabobs. Topics span:

The onboard experience: etiquette, unspoken rules, what shoes you can bring, how to manage seasickness, and why there’s often more crew than guests.

The technical side: why yachts slow down over time, the difference between two and four engines, how bunkering works, and what black and grey water actually means.

The people and hierarchy: who the real boss on a yacht is, how crew ranks work, and the dynamics that guests rarely see.

The wider world of yachting: where yachts are built, how European and US marinas compare, the economics of yacht carrier transport, and what the global fleet actually looks like.

Rules and regulations: the 12-person rule, the maximum party size in port, new tax rules affecting US waters, and what the flag state means for you.

Toys, activities, and lifestyle: Seabobs, water sports, what to do when anchored, and how a yacht compares to a ferry in ways you wouldn’t expect.

And plenty more besides, the things you’ve always half-wondered about but never quite knew who to ask.