Blog: yachtworld
Do I need a license to drive a yacht?
I have often heard the following question, “Could someone really just buy a large yacht and then drive it without any license or qualification?” The short answer here in Florida is “Yes”, provided you don’t receive any compensation for your boating. The laws have recently changed, however, so that if you were born on or…
5 Things to think about before you buy a boat
Living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, is an easy way to get into boating. South Florida is not called “Venice of America” for nothing. There are tons of beautiful waterways that can take you everywhere from the restaurants and night life of Downtown on the New River to the anchorages in the more residential and secluded…
Learning to drive a Super Yacht
So its a little presumptuous to call a 50 footer a super yacht but if its over a million dollars and goes like a rocket, then I’ll just take that liberty. Somebody who makes a purchase like this may not hire a full time captain – but even your captain will tell you its a…