www.Sail-Search.com: A recent addition to the Sail Search Sailing Directory, Tropicalboat Charters, sent me off on a journey to see just what Yacht Charterers in Miami have to offer.

The proliferation of powered yachts on offer made me remember the days of the NBC TV programme Miami Vice which featured Don Johnson as Detectives James 'Sonny' Crockett and Phillip Michael Thomas Ricardo 'Rico' Tubbs fighting against the drug trade in Miami. Miami Vice ran for five seasons from 1984 to 1989.

The powerful cigarette boats and many bays were great settings for the show.

But, of course, the allure of a stink boat does finally wear off, whereas actually sailing and using the wind is one of life's greatest pleasures and places the sailor on a continual learning curve. Not to mention that there is nothing more conducive to relaxation and connecting with ones life partner and family than the slap of waves and creak of rigging as you explore sunny bays and anchor for the night under the moon and stars.

Of course the major added benefit of a sailing cruise is that it is environmentally friendly and a whole lot cheaper to boot.

Give me a wind powered yacht any day over power and I was pleased to see that MIami Yacht Charters have a 46 foot sailing yacht on offer. It certainly will not outrun Sunny and Rico if you want to carry a small bit of contraband, but, a chartered sailing yacht is guaranteed to ensure the most relaxed holiday you will ever have in a long time.

I couldn't find the pricing for the Miami Yacht Charters sail yacht charter but you can give them a call on 786-218-3030.