Sailnboat Blog
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Field guides to the world’s best charter destinations, honest yacht reviews, planning tips and the occasional sea story.
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Sailing Routes Map: Your Guide to Passage Planning
A sailing routes map shows common tracks, hazards, currents and anchoring options; use it to measure legs, estimate daily miles and pick safe overnight stops for your passage plan.
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Sailing Guide 1–99: Mastering Bareboat Charters in Greece
A stepwise bareboat skill ladder plus four one‑week itineraries for the Ionian and Saronic Gulfs, with onboard drills, marina notes and the paperwork that actually matters.
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11 min read
Refit Delays: Contracting and Planning Strategies for Brokers
Practical, contract-first guidance for brokers, owners and captains to prevent, manage and mitigate refit delays through contracts, contingencies and clear communication.
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6 min read
Best Anchorages in Grenada: Sheltered Bays & Snorkel Cays
A practical, route-ready guide to Grenada anchorages for yacht charterers — GPS for each bay, mooring and provisioning options, clearance steps and volcanic-safety guidance.
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Using a Boat Hook: Techniques for Mooring and Safety
Clear, step‑by‑step techniques for using a boat hook to moor, recover a dinghy and work safely on deck, plus drills, maintenance and recommended models for charter tenders.
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A Week in Norman Island's Bight: Caves, The Indians, and Mooring
A practical seven‑day bareboat log focused on The Bight at Norman Island: how the mooring field behaves, where to snorkel The Caves and The Indians, and what to do when moorings are full.
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Best Anchorage Hotels on the Amalfi Coast and Capri
Practical guide to the best anchorages on the Amalfi Coast and Capri that put boutique hotels within a dinghy hop or short walk of your tender landing, with mooring, transfer and late‑arrival advice.
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Marina del Rey Sailing Weather: Best Months & Daily Patterns
A practical guide to Marina del Rey sailing weather: which months give the most reliable breeze, how the daily sea-breeze cycle works, and the safest times to leave the dock.
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The Ultimate BVI Sailing Packing List: Essentials and Rentals
A compact, practical packing list for sailing the British Virgin Islands: what to bring, what to rent in Tortola, mooring etiquette, paperwork and locker‑packing tactics.
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Motor Yacht vs Trawler: Key Differences for Charter Clients
A direct comparison of motor yachts and trawlers for charter: speeds, fuel burn, range, onboard systems, comfort in a seaway and a pre-departure checklist you can act on.
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14-Day Sailing Itinerary Croatia: Split to Dubrovnik
A practical, day-by-day 14‑day sailing itinerary from Split to Dubrovnik with distances, estimated transit times, primary and backup anchorages, service notes and difficulty assessments.
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Phuket Tides & Currents: Safe Yacht Charter from Ao Po to Phi Phi
Clear, practical guidance on Phuket tides and tidal currents so you can plan safe passages and tender landings from Ao Po Grand Marina to the Phi Phi islands.
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