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Best Anchorages in the BVI: The Bight, North Sound, Anegada & More
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Best Anchorages in the BVI: The Bight, North Sound, Anegada & More

Practical, captain‑level advice on the best anchorages BVI has to offer: where to anchor, what the bottom is like, mooring availability and when to arrive to avoid the rush.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 10 min read
7-Day BVI Itinerary: A Practical Bareboat Loop from Tortola
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7-Day BVI Itinerary: A Practical Bareboat Loop from Tortola

A compact, practical 7 day bvi itinerary that runs a Tortola loop to Norman Island, Virgin Gorda and Anegada; includes daily legs (NM), mooring options, estimated fees in EUR and weather-safe alternatives.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
7-Day Exumas Sailing Itinerary: A Practical Bareboat Charter Route
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7-Day Exumas Sailing Itinerary: A Practical Bareboat Charter Route

A day-by-day, decision-ready 7‑day Exumas sailing itinerary from Nassau — realistic distances, anchorage depths, mooring fees and the entry steps you must take before you leave.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
Croatia's Best Marinas: 12 Ideal Bases for Your Yacht Charter
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Croatia's Best Marinas: 12 Ideal Bases for Your Yacht Charter

A practical guide to the 12 best marinas to start a charter in Croatia, showing facilities, provisioning options, nearby islands and transfer times so you can choose the right base.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
Best Anchorages in the Northern Coast of Germany: A Sailor's Guide
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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.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 11 min read
5-Day Sailing Itinerary: Discovering Ireland's Wild Atlantic Way
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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.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 8 min read
Sailing the North Sea: A Definitive Yacht Charter Guide
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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.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
7-Day Sailing Itinerary: Exploring the Twelve Islands of Göcek
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7-Day Sailing Itinerary: Exploring the Twelve Islands of Göcek

A practical, day-by-day 7-day sailing plan around Göcek’s Twelve Islands with distances, anchorages, mooring guidance, provisioning and safety notes.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
Discovering Mylopotas Bay: Top Anchorage Spots Revealed
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Discovering Mylopotas Bay: Top Anchorage Spots Revealed

Practical, nautical guidance for anchoring in Mylopotas Bay on Ios — shelter, holding, depths, facilities and the best spots to drop anchor.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
7-Day Sailing Itinerary: The Best of the Polish Coast
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7-Day Sailing Itinerary: The Best of the Polish Coast

A compact, decision-ready 7-day route from Gdańsk around the Hel Peninsula, across the Vistula Lagoon and up to Świnoujście, with distances, marina details and safety advice.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 11 min read
Exploring the Ionian Islands: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide
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Exploring the Ionian Islands: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide

A practical, step‑by‑step guide to planning an Ionian Islands yacht charter: best months, where to start, typical winds and sea temperatures, must‑visit anchorages and the key costs and paperwork.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 9 min read
Top 5 Secluded Sailing Destinations in Turkey's Gulf of Gökova
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Top 5 Secluded Sailing Destinations in Turkey's Gulf of Gökova

A concise, skipper-focused guide to the Gulf of Gökova sailing destinations that give you quiet anchorages, archeology and clear water—routes from Bodrum, mooring options and realistic cost ranges.

Sailnboat Editorial · · 8 min read

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