Sailnboat Blog
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How to Become a Yacht Charter: A Practical Guide
A practical, step‑by‑step blueprint for private owners who want to convert a yacht to commercial charter: regulatory route, crew and safety upgrades, insurance and marketing.
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10 Best Day Sails in the BVI: Routes, Snorkels & Beach Stops
Ten practical, single-day sailing routes in the British Virgin Islands with start points, snorkeling highlights, typical mooring costs in EUR, and local dining/amenity notes.
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11 min read
Cleat Hitch Masterclass: Secure Your Docking Techniques
A cleat hitch is the standard knot to secure a line to a dock cleat; this masterclass shows exactly how to tie, dress, test and back it up with a half‑hitch or snubber.
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Chios to Oinousses: Your Detailed Sailing Itinerary
A practical 7-day Chios sailing itinerary that keeps you off the Cyclades radar: coastal legs, sheltered anchorages, provisioning stops and one memorable family-run taverna. Now includes repositioning legs from the nearest charter bases in Mykonos.
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Best Anchorage Alaska Restaurants: Dining from Homer to Sitka
A cruiser's guide to sheltered anchorages between Homer and Sitka that reliably put you ashore at a proper restaurant, with mooring details, dinghy times and seasonal notes.
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8 min read
Sailing Weather Forecast for Greece: Monthly Planner
A month-by-month sailing weather forecast for Greece that explains the Meltemi, typical winds in the Aegean vs Ionian, sea-temperature trends and quieter shoulder-season routes.
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7 min read
How to Charter a Yacht in the Caribbean: A Step-by-Step Guide
A practical, step‑by‑step guide to chartering a yacht in the Caribbean: pick the right base, decide bareboat vs crewed, assemble documents and budget for all the extras.
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9 min read
Catamaran vs Motor Yacht: Choosing Your Mediterranean Charter
Head-to-head practical comparison of catamarans and motor yachts for Mediterranean charters, with numbers you can act on — drafts, fuel use, speeds, tender capacity and noise.
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7-Day Corfu Sailing Itinerary: Ionian Loop from Corfu Town
A day-by-day, decision-ready 7 day sailing itinerary Corfu that starts and ends in Gouvia Marina, gives you approximate distances and times, anchorage depths and provisioning points.
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Yacht Charter in Croatia: Navigating Schengen Entry and EES Checks
Practical guidance for skippers and charter crews on croatia schengen yachts — how Schengen membership and the EES change sea entry, what documents you must carry, and how to plan multi‑country loops.
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9 min read
Understanding Co-Brokerage Yacht Deals: A Complete Guide
Co-brokerage yacht deals pair a listing broker with a buyer's broker so the seller’s commission is shared; clients should demand clear commission splits, handover duties, escrow and dispute clauses.
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Best Paddleboarding Bays in Croatia for Family Fun
A practical guide to the best paddleboarding bays Croatia offers for calm water, clear sea and family-friendly launch points — with rental options and safety rules for yacht-based charters.
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