
Crossing to the Caribbean from the Mediterranean
Planning the Mediterranean to Caribbean crossing? A practical guide to timing, VAT status, crew documents, supplies and stops in Gibraltar and the Canary Islands.

Planning the Mediterranean to Caribbean crossing? A practical guide to timing, VAT status, crew documents, supplies and stops in Gibraltar and the Canary Islands.

After a busy summer season, winter is when many yachts finally get time in the yard. For captains, managers and owners, it is the moment to refit, maintain and prepare the yacht for the year ahead. Spain offers a mild climate, well-established shipyards and contractors, and a wide choice of locations and facilities around the mainland and islands.
A good winter, though, depends on more than the work itself. Fiscal status, customs formalities and parts arriving on time all shape the budget and the schedule. Here is what to plan ahead.

Depending on your yacht’s flag, VAT status, and what happens after the refit, you may also need bonded warehouse storage or a temporary export declaration

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