Shipping Your Yacht Over Land

One would think moving a Yacht would be as simple as sailing off to a destination. Yacht shipping over land, however, is a growing industry as trucking is often the quickest way to get to a destination.

Yacht transports are the common name for a distinct branch of the trucking industry that is concerned with the transport of large boats across land. While it is usually desirable to sail the boat to its new destination, occasions arise when this is impractical, and the boat must be removed from the water and transported by truck and trailer. Many trucking companies specialize in this form of transport and utilize some special equipment to get the job done correctly.

The first major problem in the transport of a yacht by truck is getting the yacht out of the water and onto the trailer. The normal size limits for yachts that are to be trucked are 100,000 pounds of weight, 18 feet of height and 20 feet of width. These limits are set more by the limitations of allowed weight on bridges and highways as well as overpass heights than the capacity of the trucks and trailers themselves. Most dry dock facilities will have the cranes and the expertise to remove the yacht from the water and place it on the trailer. Yacht transport trailers tend to be very low to the ground to allow maximum height of the boat.

The next step is preparation of the boat for transport. The yacht trucking company will normally have a checklist of pre-transport items to guide the owners in the preparation of their vessel. These preparations include the removal or stowing of all loose items. All fuel and water must be removed from the vessel as well as drain plugs left open. All battery cables should be disconnected. Any device that extends above or outside the hull should be removed. This would include antennas and radar devices.

Shrink wrap is a debatable subject among yacht truckers. If the shrink wrapping is done professionally and correctly, it will protect the boat during transport. A poor job could cause damage if wind tears the shrink wrap and allows it to flap and scratch the surface of the vessel. If it is necessary to transport the yacht bow first, shrink wrapping of any glass or Plexiglas windshield is recommended to prevent damage.

A boat is a valuable investment that usually is the subject of much love and devotion from its owner. Yacht trucking companies that have the equipment and the experience in moving them are certainly worth investigating if you need to move your boat.

Carl Stinson is with TruckingCompaniesforyou.com - providing articles on trucking.

How Do You Yacht?

Yachting is such a broad term that can mean so many different things. If you own a yacht and often go yachting, you may not do it exactly like the next person that goes yachting as well. When you go yachting, of course, you are on the water, and your yacht. But there are so many things to do while yachting, that you may not even know of some of them.

Yacht racing is a form of yachting that you may not be familiar with. Often people will all get together and line their yachts up for a friendly competition of whose yacht is the fastest. Some yacht racers are even more serious and taking winning very seriously. However, there are some that are in to it just for the fun of the race.

Yachting can also be a taking your yacht out and fishing off of it. If you love to go fishing in the ocean, and off of a yacht, then this is the sport for you. Whether you are deep sea fishing or shark fishing, you will have a blast fishing off of your yacht. You may also find competitions that are for yacht fishing as well. Those are also a blast, especially if you are competitive.

Yachting can mean so many things. Some consider yachting having a party on their boat, and inviting everyone that they know to the bash. With friends and cold drinks all on board, what more could you possibly ask for?

As you can see, yachting can mean so many things. From just simply taking the yacht out, to sports and hobbies that you can do on your yacht. If you are a yacht owner and have not tried any of these things from your yacht, you might want to consider it. You just never know what you might be missing.

The Boston Yacht Club Hosts the 2005 Jackson Cup Team Sailing Challenge

The Jackson Cup, named in honor of the late Past Commodore Dr. Robert F. Jackson, (1993-'94), is an annual invitational team race challenge by the Boston Yacht Club to other clubs and organizations. The teams selected for the April 16th and 17th challenge at the BYC are chosen for having demonstrated high racing skill and the Corinthian spirit. Included in the group are the top 4 ranked teams in the USA, and a ?who?s who? of Olympic, national and collegiate champions. The Jackson Cup was inaugurated in 1999 and is held in April each year. It is sailed in Sonar class boats. Participating in the Jackson Cup this year are: Boston Yacht Club, Eastern Yacht Club, Larchmont Yacht Club, New York Yacht Club, Royal Nova Scotia Yacht Squadron, Seawanhaka Corinthian Yacht Club, Southern Yacht Club and Yale Corinthian Yacht Club.Two days are scheduled, with dinner on Saturday evening and awards on Sunday afternoon. With eight teams of three a typical race format would be multiple round robins with a preliminary round followed by seeded rounds to keep everyone racing over the two days. With good winds there can be over 50 races in that time.About the Boston Yacht ClubThe Boston Yacht Club, nestled in the historic "Old Town" section of Marblehead, is the third oldest yacht club in America, and the oldest club in New England. From its founding in 1866 through the present, the club's history has been rich in lore. The membership roll holds names such as Nathaniel Herreshoff, General Benjamin Butler, Sir Thomas Lipton, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Ted Hood.



 

A Visitors Guide to Yachting the San Juan Islands of Washington State

One of the best ways to take in the beauty of these islands can be through a luxury yacht charter. Yachting is fast becoming a preferred method of luxury travel in coastal waterways and even for open ocean voyages. One of the most preferred places to travel by yacht in the United States is the San Juan Islands of Washington State.

The San Juan Islands of Washington State are part of a much larger archipelago that includes the Gulf Islands of British Columbia. This island chain is made up of more than 700 individual islands. The San Juan Islands are made up of Orcas Island, Lopez Island and San Juan Island. These islands have over 200 days of sunshine each year and receive much less rain than Seattle. Lopez Island is the flattest of the islands which makes it perfect for cycling, kayaking or just lying on the beach and beachcombing. Orcas Island is the largest of the group and offers great galleries, lush forests, mountain peaks, pristine lakes and many small villages and towns to explore. San Juan Island is the most diverse of the three offering sandy beaches as well as rocky shores. Be sure to check out the whale museum and experience the Orca whale pods on the west side of the island from about April until late September. The beauty and mystique of this island chain can be enjoyed all year long. Each island offers a unique experience to all who travel to them. By taking a chartered yacht, you can enjoy the beauty and charm that each island has to offer.

A chartered yacht can offer you luxury and convenience as you travel the islands. Many companies can provide the captain and crew to make your voyage spectacular. When planning voyage, a good idea is to check if a chef is provided or if you need to bring your own. Many times a chef is provided that can meet the needs of your culinary tastes. Other tips to making your trip spectacular when booking include, knowing how many people will be going with you on this excursion. You can sometimes save money by having more people share a cabin and bathroom on your voyage. By doing this you will still have all the fun, but you may save some money in the long run. Another thing to remember is that the more amenities you add to the trip, like extra crew members, the more the price will go up.

Now is the time to book your chartered yacht tour. A yacht vacation can be very luxurious and the vacation that you have been dreaming of. So the next time you are thinking of a vacation think about a chartered yacht and visit the majestic San Juan Islands.

Mike Buczek works for Blizzard Internet Marketing representing Premier Resorts. For more information on Yacht Charters San Juan Islands, go to http://www.mvglory.com/

Virgin Island Yacht Charters

The U.S. Virgin Islands are among one of the many greatest places in the world to visit. There are so many exciting things to do at the Virgin Islands, and one of them is that of sailing around the area. There are Virgin Island yacht charters that are available for sailing. Virgin Island yacht charters are available on all three of the islands in the area, and you can use a yacht for a part of a day or for a full day.

There are many different Virgin Island yacht charters available for you to use on the islands. You should talk with a Virgin Island yacht charter expert for assistance in finding which of the yachts is best for you to use. The Virgin Island yacht charters can hold from two to two hundred people depending on size. Also, you can discuss what foods and drinks you want on your Virgin Island yacht charter and what types of activities you want to plan on your charter. Accessories for other activities that can be done on Virgin Island yacht charters are available as well. This includes scuba diving equipment. Also, you can ask for sailing lessons to help you with parts of sailing that you may not be familiar with or would like to improve on.

One of the most popular uses of Virgin Island yacht charters is for fishing. Virgin Island yacht charters are easily available to rent for fishing purposes. When you go fishing in the Virgin Islands you?ll be able to find many different types of exotic sea life, including kingfish, tuna and wahoo. This is one of the most popular reasons as to why people use Virgin Island yacht charters for fishing. Also, if you would rather experience the wildlife up close you can rent scuba diving equipment from the charter group. When scuba diving in the waters you can experience up close the beauty of the waters and the many creates that call the Virgin Islands home.

Day sail charters are popular among Virgin Island yacht charters. With this you can sail off through the seas and experience and see the beautiful scenery of the Virgin Islands. You can also make plans with the charter group to sail to nearby islands on your Virgin Island yacht charter, including the British Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico. You can rent Virgin Island yacht charters for half or full day passes, so you can spend an entire day sailing around the islands if you would like to.

Virgin Island yacht charters are popular because of the many things that you can do with them. You can use Virgin Island yacht charters to go fishing, to go scuba diving and see the wildlife, see the sights of the area or just to relax and have a fun time on the seas. Be sure to talk with a Virgin Island yacht charter expert for help on preparing your exciting experience with one of their many Virgin Island yacht charters.

Anne Morris writes articles about travel. Discover more information about travel at virginislands-online.com and todaycaribbean.com.

Yacht Charters Provide a Luxurious Escape

 

Ernest Hemingway, the Nobel laureate author of “Old Man And The Sea,” loved to go on fishing expeditions off the Cuban coast in a sailboat that was well stocked with rum.

James Bond, the legendary British spy, loved to spend intimate moments with his newfound female companion on a yacht near a remote island in the Caribbean.

Away from the maddening crowd, in complete isolation, is what the fictional celebrity, and the celebrated fiction-writer, sought after every hectic assignment – Bond chasing enemies and Hemmingway chasing real-life action.

In real life, the rich and famous all over the world often spend their dream vacations in a boat they own, in faraway seas beyond the prying eyes of the paparazzi and the scandal-mongering newshounds.

Honeymooners, famous or not, also love being alone.

And then, there are the CEOs of mega corporations that hold business-cum-fun excursions on the high seas in luxury motor yachts to strike deals and seal takeovers. Or, just to enjoy their earned holidays.

Dream holidays on a well-equipped, well-stocked yacht are not just for the rich and mighty; they are within your reach, too. Just charter a yacht and sail off to your dream destination.

You can pick your own route, set your own pace, chose your own cuisines, chalk out your own itinerary, make stopovers whenever you feel like, and be the master of the yacht until you return to the shore.

A crew yacht charter vacation is like staying in a villa where you are pampered by a staff, but is unlike a hotel where you are stuck in the same location for the entire week. Your yacht moves on to a new location at your whim and fancy.

A charter yacht comes with a captain and cook. The price, which ranges from $8,000 to $250,000 per week, is linked to the size and type of the yacht and the services they provide. The price is inclusive of the charter meals and wines.

Yacht Charters Info provides detailed information about yacht charters, including Caribbean and Mediterranean yacht charters, as well as luxury, crewed, motor, private, and corporate yacht charters. Yacht Charters Info is affiliated with Business Plans by Growthink.