FIELD NOTES FROM SIYStories for a life
Stories for a life
beyond shore.
Stories and guides about life on the water, choosing a yacht and understanding the details that matter.
ISSUE 01 / THE WATERFEATURED DISPATCHNew, Pre-Owned, or CustomShould I buy a new, pre-owned, or custom yacht?ENTER THE STORY ↗︎CHARLESTONTHE WATER CHANGES THE PERSPECTIVEPALM BEACH
DISPATCHES / 01—04
Follow the current.
Practical reading on choosing a yacht, cruising our waters and planning a custom build.
A Yacht for Florida and the CarolinasWhat kind of yacht is best for cruising Florida and the Carolinas?READ THE DISPATCH ↗︎
Buying with the Bahamas in MindWhat should I look for in a yacht for Bahamas cruising?READ THE DISPATCH ↗︎
Your First Custom Yacht BriefHow do I prepare a brief for a custom yacht?READ THE DISPATCH ↗︎Written editorial perspectives from Sea Island Yachts. Illustrative artwork does not document a specific Sea Island vessel, voyage or customer experience.
FIELD GUIDES / PRACTICAL READINGDreaming is easy.
Dreaming is easy.
Deciding well takes context.
Plain-language guides for the questions that arrive before—and after—the right boat appears.
01FINDBuying your next yacht
The decisions worth making before survey, sea trial and closing.
OPEN GUIDE02REPRESENTPreparing a yacht for saleA practical look at positioning, presentation and market context.
OPEN GUIDE03PLANThe real cost of ownershipA clearer view of dockage, insurance, upkeep and the life around the boat.
OPEN GUIDEEducational material only. Vessel condition, transactions and ownership costs require advice from the appropriate qualified professionals.
WHEN THE IDEA BECOMES A PLANTake the next
Take the next
conversation offshore.
A question, a vessel, a destination—bring us the beginning. We’ll help make the next step more concrete.