Tipping Your Charter Captain: What Americans Get Wrong, and What the Crew Actually Expects
Tip your charter captain 15-20% of the charter cost. Here’s exactly what US charter crew expect — and what most…
Author: Vuk Bilic
Founder and CEO at Marina Smart System .
The Americans Who Quit Their Lease and Moved Onto a Boat — And Why Their Math Actually Works in 2026
Liveaboard life used to be a retirement fantasy. A growing number of remote-working Americans in their 30s and 40s are…
Hurricane Season Is Coming. Most American Boat Owners Are Already Making the Wrong Call.
Every year, thousands of boats are damaged or destroyed not by the storm itself, but by decisions made weeks before…
The Airbnb Moment for Boats Is Happening Right Now — And Most Operators Are Missing It
In 2007, two designers in San Francisco could not afford their rent. They bought air mattresses, took photos of their…
The $36 Billion Industry Still Running on Spreadsheets
The global yacht charter market is projected to reach $36 billion by 2030. Most of it is still managed with…
Why Americans Who Charter Once Almost Always Charter Again
Ask someone who has chartered a yacht once whether they would do it again. The answer is almost always yes….
How to Charter a Yacht in the US (Without Getting Burned)
Category: How to Charter Target audience: B2C — Americans planning their first or second yacht charter Primary keyword: how to charter a yacht in the…
The Best Sailing Destinations in the US That Experienced Sailors Actually Recommend
Forget the obvious spots. These are the best sailing destinations in the US that experienced sailors actually recommend — and…
Your Boat Is Costing You $15,000 a Year to Own. Here’s How American Boat Owners Are Flipping That Math.
The average American boat owner spends $15,000–20,000 annually on a vessel they use 18 days per year. A growing number…
Airbnb Was Built on Air Mattresses. The Boat Version of That Story Is Being Written Right Now.
Airbnb started with air mattresses in a living room. The boat industry’s version of that story is happening right now….