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Field guides to the world’s best charter destinations, honest yacht reviews, planning tips and the occasional sea story.

A Week Navigating the Lysefjord: Unforgettable Moments at Sea
Sailing tips

A Week Navigating the Lysefjord: Unforgettable Moments at Sea

A compact, decision-ready week for lysefjord sailing from Stavanger: short daily hops, two iconic hikes (Preikestolen, Kjerag), mooring notes and charter cost ranges.

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Exploring the Secluded Bays of Kalamos Island: A Sailing Guide
Destinations

Exploring the Secluded Bays of Kalamos Island: A Sailing Guide

A focused skipper's guide to Kalamos Island bays — where to anchor, what facilities exist in Kalamos Town, how the NW Maistros and local gusts behave, and practical safety steps for overnighting in secluded coves.

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Best Time to Sail Côte d'Azur: Weather, Crowds & Costs
Sailing tips

Best Time to Sail Côte d'Azur: Weather, Crowds & Costs

Choose May–June or September for the best balance of warm water, reliable sea breezes and far fewer yachts; avoid July–August unless you need peak-summer atmosphere.

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Essential Safety Measures for Yacht Chartering: A Practical Checklist
Sailing tips

Essential Safety Measures for Yacht Chartering: A Practical Checklist

A compact, decision-ready checklist that covers the checks, kit and drills you need for a safe yacht charter, with clear steps you can run through before casting off.

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Best Monohulls for Family Charters: Top Models Compared
Yacht reviews

Best Monohulls for Family Charters: Top Models Compared

A practical comparison of the leading monohull models for family charters—dimensions, cabin layouts, cockpit safety, sailing behaviour and typical charter costs to help you pick the right boat.

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7-Day Dodecanese Islands Sailing Itinerary: Rhodes to Kos
Destinations

7-Day Dodecanese Islands Sailing Itinerary: Rhodes to Kos

A practical, day‑by‑day 7‑day sailing itinerary from Rhodes to Kos that gives distances, estimated sailing times (based on 6–7 kt), mooring options, and shore highlights.

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Exploring the Datça Peninsula: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide
Destinations

Exploring the Datça Peninsula: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide

A practical, decision-ready guide to planning a yacht charter along Turkey’s Datça Peninsula: best months, marinas, anchorages, wind patterns and licence essentials.

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Understanding Yacht Charter Contracts: Key Clauses You Should Know
Sailing tips

Understanding Yacht Charter Contracts: Key Clauses You Should Know

A practical guide to the clauses that matter in yacht charter contracts — payments, APA, damage deposits, cancellations and insurance — with typical ranges and what to watch for.

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Top 5 Family-Friendly Sailing Destinations in the Mediterranean
Destinations

Top 5 Family-Friendly Sailing Destinations in the Mediterranean

Five Mediterranean regions that work best for family charters—short passages, calm bays, easy marinas and child-focused activities so you can plan a safe, relaxed week afloat.

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