Mike, you must be kidding! A US Captain license is only good in US waters?? That's like saying a British CoC is only good in British waters,...
So Tom, that's you I see typing instead of driving in the morning!! At least you're not shaving and talking on the cellphone at the same time as...
HI Tony, The trip from San Diego southward is much more pleasant. You will probably be able to sail from San Diego to Cabo San Lucas without...
Hi Tony, From Balboa, Panama to Los Suenos is about 450 nm. You can fuel there and then either head to Barillas, El Salvador (about 350 nm) or...
Tony, Have you got fuel for the non-stop run? If not let me know your range and I might be able to help. Don't plan on being able to sail...
We were running up Long Island Sound having departed Stamford, Ct. towards Newport, RI when the radio started up with a call to the Coast Guard...
Years ago I spent a few days aboard the 111 foot motor yacht "Crystal" that had a salt water aquarium between the galley and salon. I don't know...
The Nordhaven Rally crossed the Atlantic in motor yachts (trawler style) from 46 feet to 72 feet. I believe there were about a dozen yachts in...
Congrats to the July winners. You have a great goodie bag on the way.
Chloe, You can not apply for a b1/b2 in the United States. Application must be made in your home country (in the past it was sometimes possible...
There are many options for country of registry (flag state) for a yacht. Some are tax reasons, cabotage regulations, classification societies and...
Ben, Your search here for information is a great way to learn. At the moment you are "all over the map" with questions and getting a wide...
Generally speaking a full displacement hull will give a more seakindly ride than a semi-displacement or planning hull of the same length....
Ben, The USCG will require a licensed captain on any vessel 200 gross tons or greater (46 CFR 15.805). So that will be the absolute maximum,...
Eric, The reason I started this thread is to answer questions. It depends on what you are looking for on where to go. Annapolis has lots of...
Hi Killagorilla, For the price range and operating budget you describe an expedition yacht in the 70 to 80 foot range would be possible. It's...
EricM Nice clothes as in yachting nice, clean polo shirt and slacks or shorts. You don't need to wear a suit and tie. Just a day trip to a...
Hi Loren, You are correct, "Zopilote" did find an uncharted high spot. The yacht was raised and recomissioned. I can't recall the new name off...
Carl, You might want to check out "Zopilote", Delta's first yacht. A conversion of their commercial crabber (one of the last of the 70 foot...
The cruising permit can be 180 days for a yacht built in the USA (even though it is foreign flagged), vessels built outside of the US will...
