Local nautical buffs can revel in the latest tall ship visitor to Oxnard’s Channel Islands Harbor. The Nina is docked here now through December 14th before heading down to Long Beach for the Holidays. It’s not the original 1492 Nina. But it is an authentic replica. In fact it is the most authentic tall ship [...]

SailTime Members from around the world converged on the British Virgin Islands last week for our annual Novice to Captain Graduation Flotilla. Members from the UK and North America chartered 12 boats and departed from Roadtown, Tortola to cruise what is, quite simply, the Disneyland of sailing. I can’t say enough good things about this [...]

For many families considering big boat sailing as a pastime, hobby or lifestyle, sailboat ownership is likely to be unaffordable and these days, definately impractical. Renting a sail boat can be hit or miss. I have found the majority of available rental boats to be in less than great shape and availability itself can be [...]