Sailnboat Blog
Stories, anchorages and tide tables — written by sailors.
Field guides to the world’s best charter destinations, honest yacht reviews, planning tips and the occasional sea story.
How to Heave To: A Step-by-Step Guide for Charter Skippers
A practical, stepwise procedure for how to heave to, with three common setups—slab-reefed main/backed jib, drogue assist and motor‑assist—plus drills and safety checks.
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A Week Sailing the Hidden Gems of the Gulf of Kvarner
A compact seven-day Gulf of Kvarner sailing itinerary that balances short hops (total ~93 NM), sheltered anchorages and practical mooring and provisioning advice for an easy, low‑stress cruise.
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Best Anchorages in the Northern Coast of Germany: A Sailor's Guide
A practical, route-ready survey of the best anchorages on Germany’s northern coast—North Sea and Baltic—giving GPS, depths, bottom type, holding and facilities you need to decide where to stop.
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Best Time to Sail the Polish Coast: Seasonal Overview
A focused, month-by-month guide to polish coast sailing—when winds, sea temperature and marina crowds line up best, and what to plan for in each season.
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One-Way Yacht Charters: Planning, Costs, and Contract Clauses
A one way charter starts and ends in different ports; it can save you time and open new itineraries but usually carries a repositioning charge and extra operational costs. This guide explains how those fees are calculated, what contract clauses to check, and how to negotiate.
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Best Shallow Draft Boats for Charterers: Access Sandbars & Lagoons
A practical guide to choosing the best shallow draft boats for charterers — hull types, propulsion, ideal draft ranges, anchoring techniques and charter-ready models.
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5-Day Sailing Itinerary: Discovering Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
A practical 5‑day sailing plan along the Wild Atlantic Way from Galway to Kinsale, with daily distances, estimated times (monohull & catamaran), mooring ranges, and safety pointers.
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Sailing the North Sea: A Definitive Yacht Charter Guide
A practical, decision-focused guide for chartering a yacht in the North Sea — weather, licensing, key ports, tidal risks and route-planning advice you can act on.
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