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    YACHT CHARTERS for Newbies

    by ZUZANA PROCHAZKA Sep 06, 2017 5 minutes
    Source: The view of Antigua’s English Harbour from Shirley Heights is one of the best in the Caribbean

    Never chartered? No problem. Here are some tips to get you through your first (few) time(s) chartering in the Caribbean, a tropical paradise close to home where the time change is minimal, English is prevalent and the remarkable change of scenery will make you forget that snowstorm back home.

    HOW TO MAKE YOUR CHARTER EASIER

    Start small. Unless you have handled a 50-footer before, choose charter vessels that are easier to sail, reef and dock. Consider a catamaran if you need the extra room. Cats are easier to dock thanks to their twin engines, they’re better for people who suffer from seasickness and provide more space so everyone’s comfortable.

    Do not miss the chart briefing. There’s no substitute for local knowledge, whether it’s about tourist highlights, shoal areas, weather or

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