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

Essential Factors for Choosing Your Yacht Charter Destination
Sailing tips

Essential Factors for Choosing Your Yacht Charter Destination

Decide your yacht charter destination by matching season, crew ability and budget; the Med (May–Oct) gives warm seas and busy marinas, the Caribbean (Dec–Apr) offers steady trade winds but a winter window and hurricane season to avoid.

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Top 5 Sailing Destinations for Beginners in Turkey's Turquoise Coast
Destinations

Top 5 Sailing Destinations for Beginners in Turkey's Turquoise Coast

Five accessible, low-stress sailing areas on Turkey’s Turquoise Coast — Göcek, Fethiye, Bodrum, Marmaris and Kaş — chosen for sheltered waters, easy anchorages and cultural stops.

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Night Sailing: Essential Safety Tips for First-Time Sailors
Sailing tips

Night Sailing: Essential Safety Tips for First-Time Sailors

A concise, practical primer on night sailing safety for first-time sailors: preserve night vision, plan a hazard-free route, carry spare lights and communications, and run clear watch routines.

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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.

Sailnboat Editorial ·
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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