Pacific Northwest
USA, Canada
The north-west of North America is the springboard to great adventure: along the coasts of the Canadian province of British Columbia all the way up to the "panhandle" - the narrow southern foothills of Alaska - is an area that not only offers breathtaking wilderness with the corresponding wildlife, but is also largely protected from the open Pacific Ocean by the waters around Victoria Island and the Inside Passage, which extends far to the north. Charter: www.nwexplorations.com
British Virgin Islands
This was the birthplace of charter tourism in the Caribbean. And the popularity of the British Virgin Islands - BVIs for short - as a tropical dream destination has only grown since then. No wonder, as the archipelago offers not only the larger main islands such as Tortola and Virgin Gorda, but also many small islands with palm-lined beaches over which the trade winds constantly blow. Another plus point is the comparatively good nautical infrastructure and easy navigation. www.moorings.de
Seychelles
The equator is only four degrees north, and the air and water are paradisiacally warm all year round at 26° to 28° Celsius. The inner islands are covered in rainforest, such as the main island of Mahé and Praslin, 25 nautical miles away. The culture is a mix of English, French, African and Indian influences. Among the most famous "inhabitants" are the giant tortoises, which otherwise only live on the Galapagos Islands. Charter: www.moorings.de
Christian Tiedt
Editor Travel
Christian Tiedt was born in Hamburg in 1975, but grew up in the northern suburbs of the city - except for numerous visits to the harbor, North Sea and Baltic Sea, but without direct access to water sports for a long time. His first adventures then took place on dry land: With the classics from Chichester, Slocum and Co. After completing his vocational training, his studies finally gave him the opportunity (in terms of time) to get active on the water - and to obtain the relevant licenses. First with cruising and then, when he joined BOOTE in 2004, with motorboats of all kinds. In the meantime, Christian has been able to get to know almost all of Europe (and some more distant destinations) on his own keel and prefers to share his adventures and experiences as head of the travel department for YACHT and BOOTE in cruise reports.
