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.
Best Time to Sail Malta: Monthly Weather, Winds & Crowds
Plan Malta charters for May–June or September for warm water, moderate winds and fewer crowds; July–August is peak for swimming but marinas fill fast. This guide gives month-by-month temperatures, wind notes and event warnings.
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Charter with Pets: Your Guide to Pet-Friendly Yacht Experiences
Practical steps to charter with pets: how to find pet-friendly yachts, the documents your animal needs, safety gear to bring, and how to avoid surprise fees.
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Sailing Martinique: The Complete Charter Guide
A practical, decision-ready sailing Martinique guide: where to base, when to go, what documents to carry and sample routes (Le Marin → Saint Lucia ~25 nm).
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The Importance of Pre-Charter Inspections: What to Look For
A practical, decision-ready guide showing exactly what to inspect at handover, how to test key systems, document pre-existing damage and when to call a professional surveyor.
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Top Croatia Snorkeling Spots for Your Sailing Itinerary
A practical guide to the best Croatia snorkeling spots — Mljet, Vis (Biševo/Blue Cave), the Pakleni Islands and Kornati — with visibility ranges, typical marine life and when to go.
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Using a Drogue: Rigging, Sizing, and Safe Deployment in Heavy Weather
A practical, step‑by‑step guide to using a drogue and sea anchor: how to size, rig and deploy from the cockpit, plus recovery methods, checklists and decision trees.
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A Week on Jost Van Dyke: Sailing, Mooring, and Local Culture
A compact, decision-ready seven‑day sailing plan that pairs three nights at Great Harbour with two at Dead Chest, plus practical mooring, customs and weather guidance.
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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.
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Best Time to Sail Belize: A Month‑by‑Month Guide for Charterers
For most charterers the dry season (roughly November–May) is the best time to sail Belize; this guide breaks down weather, winds, diving visibility and hurricane risk month by month.
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