Provisioning for an Extended Period is Essential
Provisioning for an extended period is essential – and still folks are flummoxed. Why? Because they’re not sailors.
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Tips & Tricks for Food Provisioning in the Caribbean
There’s no need to pack a season’s worth of food when cruising from the U.S. or Europe to winter in the Caribbean. What’s more, you can buy virtually anything and everything you need, from fresh meats, dairy, fruits and vegetables to canned foods, spices and a large variety of beverages, right in the islands. The…
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The Bitter End Yacht Club is Open! Well… At least online…
Bitter End Yacht Club has re-opened its Bitter End Provisions, a new line of seaworthy gear and goods that includes men’s, women’s, children’s and pet’s apparel as well as totes, tumblers and tees.
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Provision Locally at South Florida Farmers Markets
When it’s cold up north, Florida is in the heat of its fresh fruit and vegetable harvest. In fact, over 20 types of fresh produce, from avocados and bell peppers to tangerines and tomatoes, are available in January at Florida Farmers Markets, according to the Tallahassee-based Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. These…
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Puerto Rico’s South Coast Anchorages
Cruising the south coast of Puerto Rico offers something a little different from the usual blue seas and sandy white beaches of the Caribbean.
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Charter Provisioning: Purchase OR DIY?
There’s something about the sea air that revs an appetite. No wonder one of the most common questions when booking a bareboat charter is about provisioning. There are two ways to stock the galley. Do the shopping yourself. Purchase a provisioning package. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, yet both assure you’ll never go hungry….
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Carriacou: Down Island Time Travel
Sailing into Carriacou’s Tyrell Bay is a refreshing tack back in time. The bay, nearly half-a-mile wide, meets the land in a gentle curve, attached by a ribbon of sand and road. The bay often accommodates over 100 vessels flying flags from all corners of the world. From the anchorage there’s an obvious lack of…
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Charter Provisioning Pros & Cons: Packages vs. DIY
When three couples from New Jersey chartered out of Tortola they chose to provision themselves rather than ask an on-island provisioner or select a package from their bareboat company. Why? “Ease and expense”, explains Jack Edwards, who planned the charter. “We flew in the day before, stayed in a hotel, and went to the boat…
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Store Bay Marine Services Now Offering Bunkering Provisioning and Shore Support for Yachts
Tobago-based marine services company – Store Bay Marine Services – is now offering bunkering, provisioning and shore support for super and mega yachts.
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Sailing with Charlie with Provisioning
Sailing with Charlie: the yoghurt pot with a quarter-inch dent in the bottom, and the mutton chops stacked so the best one is on top.
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Sailing With Charlie – Provisioning For A Short Cruise
Charlie recently had four students on a one week instructional sailing course. They had opted to provision the boat themselves because they had differing requirements.
