Issue No. 13 · November 2026
MARINA
The Water Never Closes
Late bookers in Florida, Singapore's monsoon, Britain's new boaters and the Riviera in winter: the season ends, the water doesn't.
The Late Bookers: Why Americans Charter Boats Last Minute
Americans now book boats the way they order dinner: late, on a phone, for shorter trips. What the 2026 charter data says, for travelers and operators.
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FLIBS 2026: 209 Superyachts, and Almost Nobody Leaves on a Boat
The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show 2026 drew 209 superyachts and 100,000 visitors. The boat most of them will actually take tells a better…
The America’s Cup Is Coming to Naples. The Real Race Is for the Gozzo.
The America's Cup comes to Naples in 2027 with over €690 million in expected impact. Who really wins on the water: the teams, hotels…
The Middleman Tax: What American Boat Owners Pay to Be Found
Boat rental platforms keep between 11.5% and 35% of what American owners earn. What the middleman tax really costs a captain, and what changes…
America’s Most Underrated Boat Is the Water Taxi
From Fort Lauderdale to Chicago, the water taxi is America's most underrated boat. Why cities are rediscovering it, and how travelers and operators win.
The 35-Minute Island: Singapore’s Southern Islands by Boat
Singapore has dozens of islands, yet most residents only see them from a window. How the Southern Islands became Asia's shortest holiday trip, by…
Monsoon Economics: How Singapore Boat Operators Sell the Wet Months
Singapore's northeast monsoon reshapes the sea from December to March. How smart boat operators plan the wet months, and what travelers should expect.
The Boardroom Floats: Singapore’s Corporate Boat Charter Moment
Singapore companies are moving the offsite onto the water. Why corporate boat charters are booming, what they cost to plan, and how operators can…
Britain Is Falling Out of Love with Sailing. Not with Boats.
UK sailing participation is stalling, yet Britain's marinas are consolidating fast. Why the future of British boating looks like access, not ownership.
La Riviera en hiver : la Côte d’Azur vue depuis la mer
En hiver, la Côte d'Azur appartient à ceux qui restent. Monaco, Antibes, Nice et Menton vus depuis l'eau, quand la Riviera redevient vraiment elle-même.
June Is the New August: Italy and Spain Rewrite the Charter Calendar
June now outsells August in the western Mediterranean. Why Italy and Spain are rewriting the charter calendar, for travelers and for the boat operators.
The Host Guide · For Owners, Captains & Instructors
You want to earn money?
Your Boat Is Already a Business.
Most of the best captains on the water can’t be found online. Marina Boat App puts them in front of travelers worldwide — and takes nothing for it.
- 1Download the appFree on iPhone. One account for booking and for hosting.
- 2Create your account & register as a hostBoat owner, charter operator, fishing guide, instructor, skipper or marina.
- 3List your servicePhotos in morning light, the route, who it is for. The listing is your storefront.
- 4Set price & availabilityYour rate, your calendar. What the guest pays is what you keep.
- 5Publish — and answer in the appTravelers message you directly. Manage requests from the host dashboard.
