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.
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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Galley Up vs Galley Down: Which Layout Suits Your One-Week Charter?
Compare galley‑up and galley‑down catamaran layouts for a one‑week charter and choose the option that matches your crew’s comfort, provisioning needs and social style.
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7-Day Saronic Islands Itinerary: Athens to Poros, Hydra & Spetses
A practical, family-friendly 7-day saronic islands itinerary from Alimos Marina with daily distances, estimated sailing times, mooring options and sheltered-anchor alternatives for meltemi days.
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Cinque Terre Anchoring: Permits, Zones, and Safe Approaches
A practical, skipper-focused guide to anchoring inside the Cinque Terre Marine Protected Area: zoning, daily and annual permits, buoy fields, safe approaches and shore logistics.
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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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Best Snorkel Spots in BVI: 12 Must-Visit Locations
A focused list of the 12 snorkel sites every BVI charter should include, with access, mooring and suitability notes so you can plan your days aboard practically.
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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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