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.
Top 5 Sailing Destinations for Solo Travelers Seeking Adventure
Five carefully chosen solo sailing destinations — BVI, Whitsundays, Ionian Sea, Dalmatian Coast and French Polynesia — with the sailing realities, mooring costs and safety resources you need to decide where to go next.
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Effective Mooring Techniques for Busy Marinas
Practical, step-by-step mooring techniques you can use the next time you approach a crowded marina—gear, crew roles, and specific tactics for wind and current.
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Ionian Sea Sailing Adventure: Exploring Hidden Gems
A hands‑on guide to an Ionian Sea sailing adventure that focuses on quiet anchorages, authentic island food and decision‑grade itineraries with GPS positions and distances.
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Best Anchorages in the Saronic Gulf: A Sailor's Ultimate Guide
A compact, decision-ready guide to the best anchorages in the Saronic Gulf—Poros, Hydra, Spetses, Dokos, Aegina and key bays—covering shelter, bottom, depths, facilities and fees.
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Where to Sail in October: Top Mediterranean Choices
October brings warm water, fewer tourists and lower charter rates across much of the Mediterranean; pick the Ionian for calm seas, the Dodecanese for late-season warmth, or Southern Italy for coastal cruising.
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Common Mistakes First-Time Charterers Make and How to Avoid Them
Avoid the mistakes nearly every first-time charterer makes: overambitious itineraries, under-budgeting for APA and gratuities, poor provisioning, weak docking plans and ignoring weather windows.
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Catamaran vs Monohull: Cost-Effectiveness for Chartering
Catamarans usually carry a clear price premium (weekly charter and ownership), but their extra space and per‑person economics can make them the better value for groups. This guide breaks down weekly rates, maintenance, fuel and the trade‑offs you need to decide.
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5-Day Balearic Islands Sailing Itinerary: Mallorca to Menorca
A tightly-paced 5‑day sailing route from Palma to Mahón with daily distances, anchorage depths, mooring ranges and the operational notes you need to plan the trip.
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Sailing Sardinia: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide
Practical, decision-ready guidance to plan a Sardinia yacht charter: when to go, which routes to pick, marina options, wind hazards and what licences you actually need.
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