Inheriting a Yacht

You’ve inherited a yacht. It sounds exciting – travel, luxury, adventure – but there are practical considerations to weigh, like costs, yacht insurance, and maintenance. Now what? 1.    Get a survey. Before you start making plans of any sort, you need to figure out what you have inherited. Is it seaworthy, in need of maintenance, or […]

Lexus LY 650 Yacht

Lexus 650 Yacht

Yacht Island Hopping

Florida’s Best Kept Secrets As you prepare for summer boating in Florida, don’t forget to review your yacht insurance and make plans to explore a few new locations. Here are some of our favorites. A little planning will allow you to enjoy them, confident that you have the proper yacht insurance coverage. Our top three […]

Yacht Crew Insurance Basics

Recruiting and retaining an exceptional crew is essential to many yacht owners, but don’t forget to have additional liability insurance coverage for your staff. There are so many options for additional yacht insurance available that it can be hard to know what is essential. What you need, what would be nice, and what is less […]

Buying a Used Yacht

Buying a yacht is a huge decision with many things to consider (what make to buy, where to buy it, what yacht insurance coverage will be required, your wish list of accessories). One of the biggest questions people wrestle with is whether to buy new or used. Obviously, the benefits of buying a new yacht […]

Hottest Yachts from the Miami Yacht Show

This year’s Miami Yacht Show beat back the winter blahs with a brilliant display of luxurious new and pre-owned yachts. Our yacht insurance specialists debate which are the top 10 best yachts at the Miami Yacht Show, but these four vessels are on everyone’s list.

Best Boating Islands in the US

Are you dreaming of a summer boating holiday? Our boating insurance specialists are. The US is home to some of the best boating islands, which offer a beautiful trip whether you’re looking to enjoy the scenery, adventure, romance, or family fun. Here’s our quick guide to just a few of the best boating islands in […]

Boaters and New Infastructure

New infrastructure may impact recreational boaters by closing bridges, limiting access to waterways or changing traffic patterns. As plans are made to improve transportation boaters, and legislators strive to understand how these changes may impact boating. Boating enthusiasts in Florida are currently voicing their concern about the impact of railway expansions and bridge closures on […]

Favorite Island Yachting Destinations

Ready to plan next year’s yachting itinerary? The United States boasts countless islands for yachting. There are numerous islands to add to your bucket list, but you might want to put these five islands at the top: The San Juan Islands are a gem tucked along America’s west coast not too far from Seattle, WA. […]