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Best Time to Sail the Dodecanese: A Month-by-Month Guide
Late May–early October is the practical charter season; May and October give the gentlest winds and quietest anchorages while July–August bring the strongest Meltemi. Plan passages early, pick east‑facing bays and use sheltered loops.
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Seasickness on a Yacht: Prevention and Management Strategies
Practical, evidence-based steps to prevent and manage seasickness on yacht charters — from timed OTCs and scopolamine patches to ginger, Sea‑Bands and watch‑schedule routines.
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How to Reserve a Mooring Buoy: Apps, Timing, and Tips
Practical, step-by-step tactics for reserving a mooring buoy in peak season using Moorbuoys, OnBuoy and BoatyBall, plus device checks, approach safety and fallbacks.
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Short-Handed Sailing on a Charter: Techniques for Two-Person Crews
Practical, step-by-step techniques for couples and two-person crews to handle sails, reef early, use autopilots safely, and run watch routines that keep the boat moving and both crew rested.
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A Week in the Kornati: Sailing from Murter to Telašćica
A captain’s log and practical plan for a kornati sailing week: seven days of legs, anchorages, park tickets and local tips from Murter to Telašćica, written for competent bareboat skippers.
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Best Time to Sail the Sporades: Winds, Traffic & Anchorages
For most charterers the best time to sail the Sporades is the shoulder months (May–June and September): lighter Meltemi, warm water and far fewer ferries than July–August.
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Chartering a Yacht for Photoshoots: Permits, Insurance & More
A practical, production-ready guide for booking a yacht photoshoot charter: choose vessel and location, secure marine/port/drone permits, get production insurance, assign crew roles and run a day-of schedule that minimises risk and extra cost.
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Understanding Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) in Yacht Charters
Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is an up‑front float—typically 20–35% of the charter fee—used to pay fuel, provisions, port fees and other variable costs; this guide explains what APA covers, how captains control overruns, and a checklist so you reclaim unused funds after redelivery.
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Using AIS on a Charter Yacht: Setup, Pitfalls, and Practices
Practical, step‑by‑step guidance for setting up an AIS transponder on a charter yacht, common setup errors to avoid, and safe operational practices to keep you and your crew safe.
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