SPECIAL REPORT
There’s no getting around the fact it has become a lot harder to get boat insurance, particularly for bluewater cruising. However, there are still ways to secure good coverage – you just need to know what makes insurers tick.
If you want to ruin any cruising sailors’ potluck party on a tropical beach, just drop in a question about boat insurance. Many boat owners have stories to tell. Just about every aspect of boat insurance has become more complicated for bluewater cruisers, it takes a bigger chunk out of the cruising budget every year and the rising deductibles make it more and more tempting to go uninsured. So, what is going on in the market and how do you get proper insurance to match your cruising plans?
