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Elegance on the open sea

• Only high-end gozzi boats and speedboats
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• Personalized tours, day trips, and transfers

Day trips, lifestyle tours, transfers, charters : there are endless ways to enjoy the open seas. Add 24 hour customer service, luxurious gozzi and speedboats , and the professional experience of Restart Boat , and you are guaranteed an unforgettable day on the water.

From custom itineraries and your choice of boat to personalized service...with Restart Boat, your boat tour can be one-of-a-kind to fit your style and budget and experience the best of Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ischia and even the Aeolian Islands .

Wow, What a Boat!

This is what we hear our clients exclaim each time they hop on board one of the boats in our selected Restart Boat fleet . Choose a luxury yacht , a thrilling speedboat , a traditional Apreamare gozzo boat , or one of three types of traditional Sorrentine gozzo boats with a cabin to best enjoy your time out on the waves on a state-of-the-art modern craft. For boat trips with the whole family or a group of friends, choose the Romar Bermuda, a small and versatile craft with an outboard motor. Pick your favorite from among our selection, and set sail!

With 18 meters of pure luxury, the Princess 56 yacht is the flagship of Restart Boat's fleet and can fit up to 12 passengers for an unforgettable day trip or short cruise.

You'll find everything you need on board with Restart Boat, including comfortable sundecks and lounge areas , sleeping quarters, galleys, and bathrooms in the cabin. There is also a convenient platform for getting into and out of the water on gozzo boats, speedboats, and the yacht .

Luxury Style Day Trips

You can choose among numerous tours and day trips by boat that last a half day, either morning or afternoon , or a full day , recommended for those who love to be out on the waves. Boat tours include some of the most beautiful sights along Italy's southern coast, like Capri's Faraglioni and Blue Grotto , the beach under Positano, the Li Galli Islets, the Furore Fjord , the Punta Campanella marine park, the islands of Ischia and Procida, and the most beautiful bays along the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts .

Free hotel pick-up and drop-off is just one of the complimentary services offered by Restart Boat! Begin your day with us stress-free, with a pick up directly from your hotel and transfer by private car to the departure point, where you will set off on your boat tour or transfer.

Restart Boat also offers special boat tours to celebrate a special occasion like birthdays or anniversaries , or simply a romantic surprise like a sunset sail or an evening sail by moonlight . Among the most popular special tours are private sails for marriage proposals or renewing of vows .

When and Where You Choose: Custom Transfers

Fast and convenient: Restart Boat transfers are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week . The main departure port is Sorrento , but our transfer service covers the main destinations along the Bays of Naples and Salerno .

Capri By Night : choose our private transfer service to experience the magic of the island of Capri after sunset.

Guest reviews

An amazing day out on the amalfi coast.

14 August 2024

We had a fantastic day out on the Amalfi coast with Rubens and Restart Boat. From the seamless pick up at the cruise terminal, straight to the mari... more »

Family of 5 Enjoys great day of time together and the best time!!

1 August 2024

Wow! What can I say? Thank you. Thank you Vincenzo for being the best captain and guide for the day. Our family of 5 (2 adults with 10, 13, and 1... more »

Best private tour to Capri

26 July 2024

My family of 5 took the private tour on the Gozzo 45 and it was absolutely amazing! Florinda was our host and Fabiano was the captain, they were b... more »

Tour of capri / Positano….Fabiano and Jana were just amazing people !

4 July 2024

Fabiano and Jana made our day , our holiday and our year back in 2023. This is our best ever experience in all the things we have done over the y... more »

Restart Boat is headquartered at the port of Sorrento , but boat tours and transfers can reach all the main destinations along the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast . The hotel pick-up service will take you directly to the departure port, so you can begin your tour or transfer hassle-free.

Ferries to Capri (updated 2024 prices and schedules)

Restart Boat: all the options

Capri and Amalfi Coast Private Cruise

Capri Tour by Boat

Boat Tour of Positano & Amalfi

Pompeii + Sorrento: Archaeology and the Sea!

Experience the Sorrento Coast by Sea (Half Day)

Ischia Tour - Private boat

Sunset & Capri by Night

Private Daily Boat Tour Capri & Positano

Speedboat tour in Capri

Transfer Naples - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Sorrento - Capri

Day Trip to Capri with a Luxury boat

Transfer Sorrento - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Amalfi Coast - Capri

Boat Rental: Romar Mirage (No Boating License Required)

Acquamarina 28FT

ApreaMare Diamond 38

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 36

Sparviero Maresca 25'

Princess 56 Flybridge

Gozzo 45 Apreamare

Ischia & Procida Tour - Private boat

Gozzo 35 Apreamare

• Amalfi Coast
• Pompeii - Mt. Vesuvius
• Suggestions
• Restart Boat

Restart Boat - Sorrento

Elegance on the open sea

• Only high-end gozzi boats and speedboats
• Hotel pick-up included
• Personalized tours, day trips, and transfers

Make your holiday unforgettable with a boat tour by Restart Boat , specialists in day trips, lifestyle tours, transfers, and charters customized to each client with destinations like Capri, Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, Ischia, and even the Aeolian Islands.

What a Fleet!

Restart Boat's exclusive fleet includes only luxury gozzo boats and speedboats from the most prestigious nautical companies on the seas, guaranteed to give you a comfortable and safe sail. With our impeccable fleet and attentive customer service available 24 hours a day, your time at sea with us is sure to be a memory to last a lifetime.

The Restart Boat Fleet : Princess Yacht 56: 18 mt Sporty speedboat Apreamare gozzo boat Three traditional Sorrentine gozzo boats with cabins A Romar Bermuda with outboard motor

You'll find everything you need on board with Restart Boat for a flawless day at sea with friends and family, including: comfortable sundecks and lounge areas , sleeping quarters, galleys, and bathrooms in the cabin. There is also a convenient platform for getting into and out of the water on gozzo boats, speedboats, and the yacht .

The Sea of Capri in Luxury

Boat tours with Restart Boat can be customized to fit your schedule and style, from half day morning or afternoon sails to a full day on board , recommended for those who love to maximize their time at sea. Boat tours include some of the most beautiful sights along Italy's southern coast, like Capri's Faraglioni and Blue Grotto , the coastlines of Positano, the Li Galli Islets, the Furore Fjord , the Punta Campanella marine park, the islands of Ischia and Procida, and the most beautiful beaches along the Sorrento and Amalfi Coasts .

Take advantage of our complimentary pick-up and drop-off service , so you can begin your day stress-free directly from your hotel. Enjoy a transfer by private car to the port where you will set sail for your boat tour or transfer.

Special Celebrations at Sea

Celebrate a special occasion like birthdays or anniversaries with Restart Boat, or surprise your sweetheart with a romantic sunset sail or an evening sail by moonlight . Among our most popular special services are private sails for marriage proposals or renewing of vows .

Your Perfect Custom Transfers

Restart Boat transfers, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, are fast and convenient . The departure port is Sorrento , but all the main destinations along the Bays of Naples and Salerno are covered by our transfer service.

Capri By Night : experience the magic of the island of Capri after sunset and book our private transfer service to and from the island.

Guest reviews

An amazing day out on the amalfi coast.

14 August 2024

We had a fantastic day out on the Amalfi coast with Rubens and Restart Boat. From the seamless pick up at the cruise terminal, straight to the mari... more »

Family of 5 Enjoys great day of time together and the best time!!

1 August 2024

Wow! What can I say? Thank you. Thank you Vincenzo for being the best captain and guide for the day. Our family of 5 (2 adults with 10, 13, and 1... more »

Best private tour to Capri

26 July 2024

My family of 5 took the private tour on the Gozzo 45 and it was absolutely amazing! Florinda was our host and Fabiano was the captain, they were b... more »

Tour of capri / Positano….Fabiano and Jana were just amazing people !

4 July 2024

Fabiano and Jana made our day , our holiday and our year back in 2023. This is our best ever experience in all the things we have done over the y... more »

Restart Boat is headquartered at the port of Sorrento , but boat tours and transfers can reach all the main destinations along the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast . The hotel pick-up service will take you directly to the departure port, so you can begin your tour or transfer hassle-free.

Getting to Sorrento

Restart Boat: all the options

Capri and Amalfi Coast Private Cruise

Capri Tour by Boat

Boat Tour of Positano & Amalfi

Pompeii + Sorrento: Archaeology and the Sea!

Experience the Sorrento Coast by Sea (Half Day)

Ischia Tour - Private boat

Sunset & Capri by Night

Private Daily Boat Tour Capri & Positano

Speedboat tour in Capri

Transfer Naples - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Sorrento - Capri

Day Trip to Capri with a Luxury boat

Transfer Sorrento - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Amalfi Coast - Capri

Boat Rental: Romar Mirage (No Boating License Required)

Acquamarina 28FT

ApreaMare Diamond 38

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 36

Sparviero Maresca 25'

Princess 56 Flybridge

Gozzo 45 Apreamare

Ischia & Procida Tour - Private boat

Gozzo 35 Apreamare

• Amalfi Coast
• Pompeii - Mt. Vesuvius
• Suggestions
• Restart Boat

Restart Boat - Sorrento

Elegance on the open sea

• Only high-end gozzi boats and speedboats
• Hotel pick-up included
• Personalized tours, day trips, and transfers

Guest reviews

An amazing day out on the amalfi coast.

14 August 2024

We had a fantastic day out on the Amalfi coast with Rubens and Restart Boat. From the seamless pick up at the cruise terminal, straight to the mari... more »

Family of 5 Enjoys great day of time together and the best time!!

1 August 2024

Wow! What can I say? Thank you. Thank you Vincenzo for being the best captain and guide for the day. Our family of 5 (2 adults with 10, 13, and 1... more »

Best private tour to Capri

26 July 2024

My family of 5 took the private tour on the Gozzo 45 and it was absolutely amazing! Florinda was our host and Fabiano was the captain, they were b... more »

Tour of capri / Positano….Fabiano and Jana were just amazing people !

4 July 2024

Fabiano and Jana made our day , our holiday and our year back in 2023. This is our best ever experience in all the things we have done over the y... more »

Restart Boat is headquartered at the port of Sorrento , but boat tours and transfers can reach all the main destinations along the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast . The hotel pick-up service will take you directly to the departure port, so you can begin your tour or transfer hassle-free.

Ferries to Ischia (updated 2024 prices and schedules)

How safe are luxury yachts? What to know after Mike Lynch yacht disaster left 7 dead

The Bayesian was a world-class yacht.

The 19th largest yacht designed by luxury Italian manufacturer Perini , it boasted a sleek interior design by French designer Remi Tessier, a double engine, and one of the tallest aluminum masts in the world. It won multiple awards, including for "best sailing yacht" the year after its release.

But, almost two weeks ago on Aug. 19, the luxurious vessel sank to the bottom of the ocean off the coast of Sicily in an internationally-followed disaster, dumping 22 people aboard into the water and leaving seven dead , including British tech magnate Mike Lynch and his 18-year-old daughter Hannah .

"The impossible happened on that boat," Giovanni Costantino, the yacht manufacturer's CEO, told Reuters.

In the wake of the disaster, an ongoing investigation into possible criminal errors committed by the Bayesian's crew and lingering questions surrounding its design underscore the need for proper yacht safety measures and practical ship designs, according to experts.

Italian prosecutors from a nearby town have now widened their investigation into possible criminal actions by the ship's captain in the lead-up to the shipwreck to include two additional crew members, a judicial source told Reuters on Wednesday.

Tim Parker Eaton and Matthew Griffith are now under investigation for manslaughter and shipwreck, days after news broke that investigators are probing whether Captain James Cutfield committed the same crimes.

Authorities are looking into whether Parker Eaton, a ship engineer, failed to protect the ship's engine room and operating systems. Griffith, a sailor on the ship, was on watch duty on the morning the ship sank.

Cutfield "exercised his right to remain silent" when investigators interrogated him on Tuesday, Giovanni Rizzuti, his lawyer, told Reuters.

"First, he's very worn out," Rizzuti said. "Second, we were appointed only on Monday, and for a thorough and correct defense case, we need to acquire a set of data that at the moment we don't have."

Rizzuti did not immediately respond to a request for comment emailed to him by USA TODAY.

Rescuers found the bodies of Chris Morvillo, an American citizen and lawyer for Clifford Chance, his wife, Neda Morvillo, Jonathan Bloomer, a non-executive chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife, Judy Bloomer, inside the ship two days after the wreck. Recaldo Thomas, the ship's cook who also went by Ricardo, was the first person pronounced dead in the disaster – his body was recovered on the day of the sinking.

Captains must follow safety procedures before storms

Costantino chalked up the boat's fate to a "series of indescribable, unreasonable errors" committed by the crew. The ship's crew made an "incredible mistake" in not preparing adequately for the storm, he said.

Costantino said the crew should have summoned passengers from their rooms earlier, as the storm picked up. The keel, a heavy weight under the ship to counterbalance the ship's large mast, should have been lowered, and portholes should have been closed – both factors that could influence whether the captain is found culpable, according to experts .

Captains should always check weather forecasts and look into local weather patterns, Mitchell Stoller, a maritime expert witness and captain, told USA TODAY . When in stormy weather, captains should also weigh anchor, so that a ship can float over unstable waters, he added.

"The general standard of care in this situation is to monitor the weather, exercise caution, have a night watch, have the engine going, ready to maneuver," he said.

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Wealthy clients push for impractical designs, expert says

Costantino said the ship's design and construction was error-free. But one yacht design expert disagrees.

"There's so many other factors, and this huge, complex boat is part of it," said Tad Roberts, a British Columbia-based yacht designer who has worked in the industry for nearly 40 years.

The Bayesian's giant mast is part of a trend of bigger and bigger yachts, according to Roberts. He worked on the design of the Asolare, formerly the Scheherazade – at 154 feet long, the largest cold-molded sailing yacht in the world when it was released in 2003, according to its manufacturer, Hodgdon Yacht Services. "It's small today," Roberts added.

Roberts said problems emerge when yacht designers can't say no to wealthy clients' demands for more and more extravagant and overgrown designs.

"The clients are wealthy people. They are very used to getting whatever it is they want," he said.

But owners' requests can compromise security, he said.

"Owners are not naval architects," he said. "They don't understand the issues involved, and trying to explain to them may or may not work, but there are compromises being made all the time."

Yacht buyers are more likely to get a better boat than they would 50 years ago, since yachts are exported and built towards international standards, he said. Still, the worsening effects of climate change and extreme weather are growing risks to anyone sailing the high seas, he added.

"Be aware. That's the biggest part of it," he said. "There's a possibility that things could go bad, that there is risk involved."

More: Investigators seek answers to why luxury superyacht Bayesian sank in storm

Yacht owners install million-dollar, AI-powered security systems

Piracy on yachts is even rarer than sudden storms – only two cases were reported between 2019 and 2023, according to the International Maritime Bureau's Piracy Reporting Centre . Still, superyacht owners are investing in James Bond-esque technology in an effort to protect their vessels.

"There's definitely increased concern," said Frederik Giepmans, managing director of safety and security at MARSS, a technology company that offers high-tech surveillance and security systems for superyachts with a price tag "from the hundreds of thousands into millions," he said.

NiDAR, a software program manufactured by MARSS to provide protection for superyachts, can pick up on objects approaching a yacht from the air or water "while underway, at anchor and in port," according to the company's website.

The surveillance system uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to handle data from sensors monitoring all sides of a vessel. The AI system provides "constant, long range monitoring of the air, of the surface, of the underwater, to try and give the crew as much response time as possible," said Giepmans.

That way, yacht owners can pick up on any manner of approaching objects, from "small, fast craft approaching on the surface" to divers and submarines under the water.

But if a threat is detected, a yacht owner's "options to respond are limited," Giepmans said. "You can get out of the way. You can bring people to safety. But, for instance, a more military response is not available to you."

Giepmans pointed to a recent increase in attacks on commercial ships, like attacks carried out by Houthi rebels on ships cruising through the Red Sea. "There's a gap there in terms of security," he said. "Because there isn't really, right now, a way for commercial or private clients, to respond, perhaps, in an appropriate way to these threats."

Luxury yacht owners cruising off the coast of Monaco, for instance, shouldn't be as concerned about a direct threat to their security, as compared with boats sailing through other locations, he said. "It really depends on that, as to what extent they will go to protect their ship."

The greater danger could come from adverse weather events, as the planet warms every year.

Meteorologists have pointed to a water spout, a tornado that spun up over the water amid the storm that hit the Bayesian, as a possible factor in its wreck.

Water temperatures in the area were more than three degrees higher than average that day, the perfect conditions for the spout to form and the likely result of climate change, Rick Shema, a certified consulting meteorologist and former member of the Navy, previously told USA TODAY.

"The water spout was an uncommon occurrence. But again, these things happen, especially in warmer water," he said.

Contributing: Reuters

Cybele Mayes-Osterman is a breaking news reporter for USA Today. Reach her on email at [email protected]. Follow her on X @CybeleMO.

NEWS... BUT NOT AS YOU KNOW IT

Putin rattled after Moscow ‘under attack from biggest ever drone strike’

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Moscow came under one of the largest attacks yet by Ukrainian drones since the start of fighting in 2022, further rattling Vladimir Putin as he attempts to fight Ukrainian troops in the Kursk region.

The Ministry of Defence claimed that Russia downed 45 Ukrainian drones overnight, with 11 destroyed over the Moscow region, 23 over the Bryansk region, six over Belgorod, three over Kaluga and two over Kursk.

Moscow mayor Sergey Sobyanin said on his Telegram channel: ‘This was one of the biggest attempts of all time to attack Moscow using drones.’ 

He said strong defences around the capital made it possible to shoot down all the drones before they could hit their intended targets.

Some Russian social media channels shared videos of drones apparently being destroyed by air defence systems, which then set off car alarms.

Alexander Bogomaz, the governor of the Bryansk region, which borders Ukraine, reported a ‘mass’ attack on his region but that 23 drones were destroyed.

While Ukraine has been bogged down in a land conflict in eastern Europe in which the Russians have been driving forward slowly at a heavy cost to both sides, Kyiv has also been attacking Russia with drones.

Ukraine has targeted oil refineries and airfields in an attempt to weaken Russia’s fighting potential, and has also targeted the capital several times.

The drone attacks come as Ukrainian forces are continuing to push into Russia’s western Kursk region.

The daring incursion into Russia has raised morale in Ukraine with its surprising success and changed the dynamic of the fighting.

But it is uncertain how long Ukraine will be able to hold the territory it has seized in Kursk.

It has also opened up another front in a fight where Ukrainian forces were already badly stretched.

The gains in Kursk come as Ukraine continues to lose ground in its eastern industrial region of Donbas.

The Institute for the Study of War, a think tank based in Washington, said in its daily report late on Tuesday that the Ukrainians had made additional advances in their incursion, now in its third week.

The Russian state news agency Tass reported that 31 people had died since Ukraine’s attack on Russia began on August 6, citing an unnamed source in the medical service – figures which are impossible to verify.

Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at [email protected] .

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• Amalfi Coast
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• Restart Boat

Restart Boat - Sorrento

Elegance on the open sea

• Only high-end gozzi boats and speedboats
• Hotel pick-up included
• Personalized tours, day trips, and transfers

Guest reviews

An amazing day out on the amalfi coast.

14 August 2024

We had a fantastic day out on the Amalfi coast with Rubens and Restart Boat. From the seamless pick up at the cruise terminal, straight to the mari... more »

Family of 5 Enjoys great day of time together and the best time!!

1 August 2024

Wow! What can I say? Thank you. Thank you Vincenzo for being the best captain and guide for the day. Our family of 5 (2 adults with 10, 13, and 1... more »

Best private tour to Capri

26 July 2024

My family of 5 took the private tour on the Gozzo 45 and it was absolutely amazing! Florinda was our host and Fabiano was the captain, they were b... more »

Tour of capri / Positano….Fabiano and Jana were just amazing people !

4 July 2024

Fabiano and Jana made our day , our holiday and our year back in 2023. This is our best ever experience in all the things we have done over the y... more »

Restart Boat is headquartered at the port of Sorrento , but boat tours and transfers can reach all the main destinations along the Bay of Naples and the Amalfi Coast . The hotel pick-up service will take you directly to the departure port, so you can begin your tour or transfer hassle-free.

Getting to Capri

Restart Boat: all the options

Capri and Amalfi Coast Private Cruise

Capri Tour by Boat

Boat Tour of Positano & Amalfi

Pompeii + Sorrento: Archaeology and the Sea!

Experience the Sorrento Coast by Sea (Half Day)

Ischia Tour - Private boat

Sunset & Capri by Night

Private Daily Boat Tour Capri & Positano

Speedboat tour in Capri

Transfer Naples - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Sorrento - Capri

Day Trip to Capri with a Luxury boat

Transfer Sorrento - Amalfi Coast by Boat

Private Speedboat Transfer Amalfi Coast - Capri

Boat Rental: Romar Mirage (No Boating License Required)

Acquamarina 28FT

ApreaMare Diamond 38

Gozzo Fratelli Aprea 36

Sparviero Maresca 25'

Princess 56 Flybridge

Gozzo 45 Apreamare

Ischia & Procida Tour - Private boat

Gozzo 35 Apreamare

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Rebuilding Paradise: The Bitter End Yacht Club’s Inspiring Comeback

By: Shannon Sinnard Destinations

Nestled at the northeastern tip of Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands, the Bitter End Yacht Club has long been a premier maritime destination for sailors. For years, this iconic resort has drawn seafarers from around the globe, offering a serene escape amidst the sparkling waters of the Caribbean.

While the term “bitter end” often refers to the final part of a rope or chain, the phrase can also signify reaching the farthest point or the end destination of a long or difficult journey. The founders of the Bitter End Yacht Club chose this name to reflect both its geographical location and the spirit of adventure and perseverance inherent to sailors. For those who navigate to this end-of-the-line point, the BEYC stands as a haven where their journey culminates in beauty and tranquility. And, for many, it has long stood as a cherished traditional stop when exploring the waters of the BVI.

A Legendary Past, a Devastating Blow

In more recent years, the Bitter End’s name has embodied not only a physical destination but also a symbolic one. The iconic BEYC experienced a devastating blow in September 2017 when Hurricane Irma, one of the most powerful Atlantic hurricanes in history, wreaked havoc on the Caribbean, leaving the Bitter End Yacht Club in ruins. The devastation was profound, with buildings flattened, boats destroyed, and the once-thriving resort reduced to rubble.

While many Bitter End enthusiasts were devastated to hear of the destruction Hurricane Irma left in her wake, the iconic Bitter End Yacht Club kept its loyal fans updated via its website , detailing both the damage and community efforts to rebuild this beloved BVI institution.

Rising from the Ashes

Having now been rebuilt and risen from the devastation of Hurricane Irma, the Bitter End’s name resonates even more with the idea of enduring and overcoming challenges – much like the sailors who venture to the farthest reaches to get there.

After the storm, the Bitter End Yacht Club faced a long and arduous journey to recovery. But the spirit of resilience and determination among its community never wavered. Fast forward to today, and the Bitter End Yacht Club has not only been rebuilt but has been reimagined, standing as a testament to the power of recovery and the adventurous spirit that made it famous.

A New Era for the Bitter End Yacht Club

The reopening of the Bitter End Yacht Club marks a new chapter in its storied history. The rebuilt resort seamlessly blends the charm and character of its past with modern amenities and environmentally friendly practices. Here’s a glimpse of what visitors can now expect:

State-of-the-Art Marina

The heart of the Bitter End experience, the marina, has been meticulously restored and upgraded, offering deep-water slips that can accommodate yachts up to 200 feet, along with enhanced dockside services. Sailors can enjoy top-notch amenities including electrical hook-ups, fuel, ice, showers, rubbish disposal, and laundry facilities. Additionally, guests have access to the resort’s swimming pool. The BEYC also boasts one of the best deep-water anchorages in the Caribbean, providing many of the same amenities as the docking facilities.

Culinary Delights

Dining at the Bitter End is an experience in itself. The resort’s restaurants feature locally sourced ingredients, celebrating Caribbean flavors with a gourmet twist. Whether it’s a casual beachside meal or an elegant dinner under the stars, the culinary offerings are sure to delight every palate.

Adventure and Exploration

For those with a thirst for adventure, the resort offers a wide range of water sports, including sailing, kiteboarding, windsurfing, and snorkeling. Guests can explore the vibrant coral reefs, embark on a deep-sea fishing expedition, or simply enjoy a leisurely paddle around the bay.

Environmental Stewardship

The Bitter End Yacht Club has embraced sustainability as a core principle in its rebuilding efforts. The resort utilizes renewable energy sources, practices water conservation, and is committed to preserving the natural beauty of the BVI. Initiatives such as coral reef restoration and marine conservation programs are integral to its operations, ensuring that the Bitter End remains a pristine paradise for future generations.

A Bright Future

From its storied past to its recent resurgence, the Bitter End Yacht Club is more than just a return to business; it’s a celebration of resilience, community, and the indomitable spirit of the BVI. As it welcomes back old friends and new, the Bitter End promises to once again be the ultimate retreat for those who seek the thrill of the open sea and the tranquility of an island paradise in one of the most breathtaking locations on earth. 

BRINGING BACK THE BITTER END

AN INSIDE SAILING EDITION WEBINAR • HOSTED BY PETER ISLER

Join Richard and Lauren Hokin as they reminisce about the Bitter End Yacht Club’s past and discuss its exciting reopening as “Bitter End 2.0” after Hurricane Irma.

THE VIRGIN ISLANDS A CRUISING GUIDE

The Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands is filled with detailed charts of the various anchorages, supported with colorful aerial photography in addition to piloting, anchoring and shoreside information. The Island Connections sections provide valuable telephone, email and website information to make finding island businesses, services and restaurants effortless. Additionally, the guide includes a free, fold-out color 27” x 17” planning chart covering the British and U.S. Virgin Islands. 

THE VIRGIN ISLANDS WATERPROOF CHART

Printed on two sides this new chart includes the U.S. & B.V.I. from St. Thomas to Anegada, including anchorage and mooring locations as well as GPS coordinates, sailing routes and distances between waypoints. Excellent for the cockpit and attractive enough to hang on the wall when you get home.

This planning chart is a duplicate of the one you receive in the guide with the exception of being waterproof.

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Monday, September 3, 2018

Tackling moscow by train and boat.

Our first full day in Moscow started fairly late since we were still catching up on sleep.  Around 1, we finally were able to get our act together and get out the door. 

We stopped by a cafe to get some breakfast and headed over to the Red Square.  Since the festival is going on, we had to go through metal detectors.  Once we cleared security, we reached the State Historical Museum which provided an entrance to the Red Square.

We walked the length of the Red Square, passing by the Kazan cathedral.

Under normal conditions, the Red Square is a large walking area with the State Historical Museum on one end and St. Basil's on the other end.  On the sides is the Kremlin wall on one side and then the GUM shopping mall and the Kazan cathedral on the other side.  Presently, the walking area has been considerably narrowed and the fesitval grounds occupying a large space between the Kremlin and the mall.

We even asked a stranger to take our picture!

After walking around the Red Square, we had to leave to meet up with our Metro Tour.  

Moscow has famously pretty metro stations so metro tours are quite popular.  We booked a relatively inexpensive tour through a tour group which met outside of the Red Square.

On our way, we passed by the Kremlin gardens and the tomb to the unknown soldier and the eternal flame.

We soon met up with our group which, fortunately, was only 5 people.  Our guide told us that we were going to visit 8 stations during the 1.5 hour tour.  

Honestly, a lot of the stations blended in to me so I won't be able to give you a detailed description of all of them.  However, I did learn that there are 222 metro stations and the trains come every 2-3 minutes reliably.  For that reason, Moscow > DC. 

One of the first metro stations we visited had bronze statues all over of various depictions.  Many of the statues had superstitions tied to them.  For example, for a statue of the dog, it's held that if you rub the nose of the dog, you'll have good luck.  Consequently, most of the statue is tarnished - except for the nose.  I joked to Tomas that they probably rotate the "good luck" portion of the statue to ensure the entire statue gets polished.

However, I do remember some of the stations.

Novoslobodskaya is a station adorned with stained glass on the walls.

There was also Belarusskaya, which paid tribute to Belarus.

Another station which name I cannot remember but had pretty mosaics in the ceilings.

My favorite station was Komsomolskaya.  It's the busiest station and a hub for other connecting trains.  It was built during Statlin times and he wanted the station to embody beauty to set a good first impression to Russia.

I'd seen pictures of it beforehand since it's the most famous but it's so much more impressive in person.

Look at these ceilings!

Overall it was a very interesting tour.  Not sure of any other city which could offer a metro tour.  DC certainly can't...

After the tour, we headed back of the hotel to rest for a bit.  We had purchased tickets to a tour hour boat down the Moscow river.  The tickets were good for any time on any day and the boats left every 20min.  We decided to knock the tour out that day and headed over to the pier.  

We arrived at the pier and saw a boat by the company we had purchased from boarding.  We approached and they shook their head and said it wasn't the right boat. 

So we waited for another boat.

Another boat came along by the same company we had purchased from so weapproached them.  Again - we were told it wasn't the right boat and the boat we were looking for was coming.  

A third boat came along which was NOT by the company we had purchased from.  By this point, it had been longer than 20min waiting and I was starting to suspect that the correct boat was actually one of the ones which turned us away.   We approached the 3rd boat to ask if they knew which boat we should be on.  However, when we approached,  they waved us aboard without scanning our tickets.

So, we boarded the 3rd boat....which was definitely not ours.

We settled into an upper deck, open air table to take in the views.

We passed by pretty buildings.

The somewhat impressive cathedral of Christ the Savior.

This random statue.

After about hour on the cruise, Tomas remarked that it had been about an hour so we should be turning around soon.  I reminded him that we actually had no idea how long this cruise was or where we would be dropped off.  Since we were on the wrong boat.

Fortunately, it did turn around and took us back to the pier.  

For dinner, we decided to go to this burger place, Black Star Burger, which our guide told us about.  Tomas really liked his - I thought mine was OK.  It was a decent size patty with a mountain of Cole slaw on top.  We've realized that apparently Russians dislike getting their hands dirty while eating so some restaurants will give out gloves to use.  This particular restaurant gave out black gloves.

Tomas modeling our dinner.

Since little mum has been asking about pictures which show my feet, I assume she wanted to see my new shoes.  I recently bought Allbirds which are suppose to be super comfortable walking shoes which you wear without socks and can be washed.  I didn't wear them too extensively beforehand, so that was probably my first error.  I also didn't bring another pair of good walking shoes,  which was likely my second error.  The Allbirds were great the first two days without socks.  Midway through the third day, my right foot was quite unhappy. Left foot was a trooper. So, now I have a bandaid on the heel of my right foot and wear socks.  

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Bayesian yacht sinking live: 5 bodies found as tech magnate Mike Lynch and Morgan Stanley International chair both identified

Divers searching the wreck of a superyacht that sank off Sicily have identified the five recovered bodies brought up from the wreck so far, including that of UK tech tycoon Mike Lynch and Jonathan Bloomer, chair of Morgan Stanley International.

Specialist divers working with an underwater robot on Wednesday had pulled up four bodies from the wreck of the “Bayesian”, while another was pulled up on Thursday morning, according to AFP reporters.

The five identified bodies are:

• British technology tycoon Mike Lynch
• Jonathan Bloomer, Morgan Stanley Bank International chairman
• Judy Bloomer, Jonathan’s wife
• Chris Morvillo, Clifford Chance lawyer
• Neda Morvillo, the wife of Chris

Specialist divers are still searching for the last person missing, Lynch’s 18-year-old daughter, Hannah Lynch.

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The 56-metre (185 feet) British-flagged “Bayesian” had been anchored some 700 metres off Porticello when it was struck by a waterspout — akin to a mini-tornado — during a pre-dawn storm.

It sank within minutes.

Fifteen people were rescued, including Lynch’s wife and a woman with a one-year-old baby.

But the tech entrepreneur and his daughter, his lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda, and Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were all reported missing.

Lynch and his daughter, his lawyer Christopher Morvillo and his wife Neda, and Jonathan Bloomer, the chair of Morgan Stanley International, and his wife Judy, were all reported missing.

Many questions remain about why the yacht sank, and on Thursday the head of the company which built the boat said the tragedy could have been avoided.

“Everything that was done reveals a very long summation of errors,” said Giovanni Costantino, head of the Italian Sea Group, which includes the Perini Navi company that built “Bayesian”.

He told Italy’s Corriere della Sera newspaper that bad weather was forecast and all the passengers should have been gathered at the assembly point, all the doors and hatches closed.

Security camera footage of the ship from the shore showed the lights on its mast going out, which Costantino said indicated a short circuit, meaning that the ship had already taken on water.

“A Perini ship resisted Hurricane Katrina, a category 5 (hurricane). Does it seem to you that it can’t resist a tornado from here?” he told the newspaper.

“It is good practice when the ship is at anchor to have a guard on the bridge, and if there was one he could not have failed to see the storm coming.

“Instead it took on water with the guests still in the cabin… They ended up in a trap, those poor people ended up like mice.”

Five minutes

The passengers were guests of Lynch — an entrepreneur sometimes referred to as Britain’s Bill Gates — to celebrate his acquittal in a massive US fraud case.

The 59-year-old was acquitted on all charges in a San Francisco court in June after he was accused of an $11 billion fraud linked to the sale of his software firm Autonomy to Hewlett-Packard.

Among the survivors was Charlotte Golunski, board director of a company founded by Lynch, who has described how she briefly lost hold of her one-year-old daughter before grabbing her again. Both were plucked to safety.

Fabio Genco, a member of the Palermo Emergency Medical Services who was among the team that treated the child, described the “apocalyptic” situation he found on arriving at the scene.

“The word that the mother and all the injured kept repeating was ‘darkness’, the darkness that they experienced during the shipwreck,” he told the BBC’s Newsnight programme.

“They spoke of about five minutes, maybe from three to five minutes, from the moment the boat was lifted, raised by the waves of the sea, until it sank.”

He said the survivors rescued had been in shock: “There were truly apocalyptic scenes where everyone was searching and hoping to find the people who at that moment, were not present or just missing.”

All the survivors treated in hospital have been discharged, he confirmed.

Anarchic sea conditions

The speed with which the yacht sank, and the fact that other boats around it were unaffected, was extraordinary.

Some key questions remain, including whether the keel, which provides a counterbalance to the towering mast, was down when the storm hit.

Matthew Schanck, from the Maritime Search and Rescue Council, told AFP what happened was a “pretty unprecedented”, describing it as a “black swan event” — something that is unlikely, but has a big impact.

UK meteorologist Peter Inness described a waterspout as a “narrow column of rotating air below a thunderstorm that occurs over water”.

Like tornadoes, they suck up air in a rotating motion. Many are fairly inconsequential, but some can pack winds of more than 100 kilometres (62 miles) per hour, said Inness.

Jean-Marie Dumon, a former naval officer now with the GICAN, the French maritime industry association, added that conditions with winds of 100kph or more can “create completely anarchic sea conditions which can cause capsizing”.

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The investigators searching for answers about the shipwreck, leaving seven dead, face questions about extreme weather and possible human error or problems with the yacht itself.

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By Alan Yuhas

More than 180 feet long, with a mast towering about 240 feet and a keel that could be lowered for greater stability, the Bayesian luxury yacht did not, in the eyes of its maker, have the vulnerabilities of a ship that would easily sink.

“It drives me insane,” Giovanni Costantino, the chief executive of the Italian Sea Group, which in 2022 bought the company that made the ship, said after its wreck last week. “Following all the proper procedures, that boat is unsinkable.”

But the $40 million sailing yacht sank within minutes and with fatal results: seven dead, including the British technology billionaire Michael Lynch, his teenage daughter, four of Mr. Lynch’s friends and a member of the crew. Fifteen people, including the captain, escaped on a lifeboat.

Mr. Lynch had invited family, friends and part of his legal team on a cruise in the Mediterranean to celebrate his acquittal in June of fraud charges tied to the sale of his company to the tech giant Hewlett-Packard.

The Italian authorities have opened a manslaughter investigation, searching for answers from the survivors, the manufacturer and the wreck itself. They face a range of questions and possible factors.

An ‘earthquake’ in the sky?

When the Bayesian sank around 4 a.m. on Aug. 19, the waters in its area, about half a mile off the Sicilian port of Porticello, were transformed by an extremely sudden and violent storm, according to fishermen, a captain in the area and meteorologists.

But what kind of storm is still a mystery, compounded by the fact that a sailing schooner anchored nearby did not have its own disaster. Also unclear is whether the crew was aware that the Italian authorities had issued general warnings about bad weather the night before.

Karsten Börner, the captain of the nearby passenger ship, said he’d had to steady his ship during “really violent” winds . During the storm, he said, the Bayesian seemed to disappear behind his ship.

Severe lightning and strong gusts were registered by the Italian Air Force’s Center for Aerospace Meteorology and Climatology, according to Attilio Di Diodato, its director. “It was very intense and brief in duration,” he said.

The yacht, he said, had most likely been hit by a fierce downburst — a blast of powerful wind surging down during a thunderstorm. His agency put out rough-sea warnings the previous evening, alerting sailors about possible storms.

Locals have said the winds “felt like an earthquake.” A fisherman in Porticello said that he had seen a flare go off in the early-morning hours. His brother ventured to the site once the weather had calmed about 20 minutes later, he said, finding only floating cushions.

The Italian authorities have so far declined to say whether investigators had seen any structural damage to the hull or other parts of the ship.

Open hatches or doors?

The boat executive, Mr. Costantino, has argued that the Bayesian was an extremely safe vessel that could list even to 75 degrees without capsizing. His company, the Italian Sea Group, in 2022 bought the yacht’s manufacturer, Perini Navi, which launched the ship in 2008.

Mr. Costantino said that if some of the hatches on the side and in the stern, or some of the deck doors, had been open, the boat could have taken on water and sunk. Standard procedure in such storms, he said, would be to switch on the engine, lift the anchor and turn the boat into the wind, lowering the keel for extra stability, closing doors and gathering the guests in the main hall inside the deck.

At a news conference on Saturday, almost a week after the sinking, investigators said the yacht had sunk at an angle , with its stern — where the heavy engine was — having gone down first. The wreck was found lying on its right side at the bottom of a bay, about 165 feet deep.

12 guests occupied the yacht’s six cabins. There were also 10 crew members.

Open hatches, doors and cabin windows could have let in water during a storm, according to the manufacturer.

Open hatches, doors and

cabin windows could

have let in water

during a storm,

according to the

manufacturer.

Source: Superyacht Times, YachtCharterFleet, MarineTraffic

By Veronica Penney

Water pouring into open hatches or doors could have contributed to the sinking, experts say, but that on its own may not account for the speed at which such a large boat vanished underwater.

Asked about the hatches at the news conference, the authorities declined to comment on whether they had been found open at the wreck.

The authorities have also not specified whether the boat had been anchored, whether it was under power at the time or whether its sails had been unfurled.

A retracted keel?

The Bayesian had a keel — the fin-like structure beneath a boat that can help stabilize it — that could be retracted or extended, according to its manufacturer. On some yachts, keels can be raised to let the large vessel dock in shallower water, and extended downward to help keep a boat level.

But like the hatches, the status of the keel alone may not explain why a large ship sank with such precipitous speed. Investigators have not disclosed what divers may have seen at the wreck, aside from saying divers had faced obstacles like furnishings and electrical wiring in tight quarters. Officials want to raise the wreck to better examine it, a process that may take weeks.

Human error?

Ambrogio Cartosio, the prosecutor in charge of the case, said at the news conference that it was “plausible” crimes had been committed, but that investigators had not zeroed in on any potential suspects.

“There could be responsibilities of the captain only,” he said. “There could be responsibilities of the whole crew. There could be responsibilities of the boat makers. Or there could be responsibilities of those who were in charge of surveilling the boat.”

It remains unclear what kind of emergency training or preparation took place before the disaster, or what kind of coordination there was during it. So far, none of the surviving crew members have made a public statement about what happened the night the ship sank.

Prosecutors said they want to ask more questions of the captain and crew, who have been in a Sicilian hotel with other survivors. They said that neither alcohol nor drug tests had been performed on crew members, and that they have been allowed to leave Italy.

Prosecutors also said they were also investigating why the captain, an experienced sailor, left the sinking boat while some passengers were still on board.

Besides possible manslaughter charges, the authorities are investigating the possibility of a negligently caused shipwreck.

The bodies of five passengers were found in one cabin, on the left side of the yacht, the authorities said. The five were most likely trying to flee to the higher side of the boat and were probably sleeping when the boat started to sink, they said.