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4–7 Day Phuket to Phi Phi Sailing Itinerary: Ao Po to Phi Phi
A practical 4–7 day sailing plan from Ao Po Grand Marina to the Phi‑Phi archipelago with daily legs, distances in nautical miles, realistic sail times and sheltered anchorage options.
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Evia Sailing: Bases, Routes, and Avoiding the Meltemi
A decision-ready guide to evia sailing: which bases to use (Alimos, Skiathos, Volos), which gulfs give reliable shelter, realistic day hops and how to plan around the Meltemi.
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Top Martinique Beaches for Yacht Charterers: Sand, Snorkeling, and Mooring
A practical, skipper-focused guide to the five Martinique beaches every charterer should visit — sand types, where turtles hang out, mooring options and seasonal cautions.
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The Indians Anchorage: Essential Guide for Charter Skippers
Practical, step‑by‑step guidance for visiting The Indians off Norman Island: where to pick up a mooring, how much swing room to allow, which coral to avoid at night and the safest snorkel exits.
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7-Day La Maddalena Sailing Itinerary: Palau, Caprera, Spargi & Budelli
A tightly‑paced, skipper‑friendly 7‑day La Maddalena itinerary that puts Palau, Caprera, Spargi and Budelli into a single week with daily legs, moorings, park rules and sheltered alternatives for northerly winds.
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Croatia Marina Fees: What Charterers Actually Pay
A practical breakdown of what charterers actually pay in Croatian marinas — nightly berth ranges for monohulls and cats, seasonal uplifts, tourist tax and a plug‑and‑play one‑week budget.
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Top Exumas Anchorages for Your 7-Day Charter
A practical, day-by-day guide to the top Exumas anchorages for a 7‑day charter — where to drop the hook, what depths and swing-room to expect, approach notes and mooring rules.
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Anse d'Arlet Anchorage: Mooring and Anchoring Guide
A skipper's guide to Grande Anse and Petite Anse d'Arlet: where to take a buoy, where you may anchor on sand, what depths and holding to expect, plus shore and snorkeling tips.
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7-Day Belize Sailing Itinerary: Placencia to the Barrier Reef
A practical, day‑by‑day seven‑day sailing plan from Placencia that links short reef‑sheltered legs to anchorages at Monkey River, Tobacco Caye, South Water and the Silk Cayes.
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Port‑Cros Anchoring: Zones, Seasonal Bans & Responsible Visits
Clear, operational guidance for skippers: where you may anchor around Port‑Cros and Porquerolles, which areas are closed when, how the park’s mooring fields work and how to land your tender with minimal impact.
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Why Scrub Island Should Be on Your BVI Yacht Week Itinerary
Scrub Island BVI pairs a full-service 55-slip marina and resort dining with shallow family beaches and sheltered coves—an easy, practical stop for any BVI yacht week.
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Turneffe Atoll Anchorages: Permitted Zones & Best Cays
Practical, operator-focused guidance on where you can anchor inside Turneffe Atoll Marine Reserve, which cays offer real shelter, the permit and fee rules, and step-by-step best practices to avoid damaging coral, seagrass and mangroves.
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