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.
How to Splice Ropes: Eye Splices and Soft Shackles for Charter Crews
Concrete, crew‑ready instructions for how to splice rope onboard: three‑strand and double‑braid eye splices, plus Brummel soft shackles in Dyneema and reliable finishing methods.
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A Week Around Fournoi: Sailing Itinerary and Local Experiences
A compact, skipper-ready seven‑day Fournoi sailing itinerary: short hops between Fourni, Thymaina and Agios Minas, recommended anchorages, shipwreck notes and harbour advice.
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The Indians Anchorage: Essential Guide for Charter Skippers
Practical, step‑by‑step guidance for visiting The Indians off Norman Island: where to pick up a mooring, how much swing room to allow, which coral to avoid at night and the safest snorkel exits.
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Best Time to Sail North Sound, Virgin Gorda: A Detailed Guide
Aim for May or November if you want quieter moorings and calm snorkelling in North Sound; December–April gives the most reliable trade winds but the busiest marinas and higher rates.
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Essential Guide to Long-Term Yacht Charters: Planning & Budgeting
A practical, step-by-step guide for organising a long-term yacht charter: visas and entry rules, provisioning costs and strategies, maintenance windows, and a complete budgeting template with a printable timeline.
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Twin Engines vs Single: Key Considerations for Charterers
Twin-engine boats give you better low-speed control and engine redundancy but cost more to buy, run and maintain; this guide breaks down the trade-offs so you can choose the right charter.
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7-Day La Maddalena Sailing Itinerary: Palau, Caprera, Spargi & Budelli
A tightly‑paced, skipper‑friendly 7‑day La Maddalena itinerary that puts Palau, Caprera, Spargi and Budelli into a single week with daily legs, moorings, park rules and sheltered alternatives for northerly winds.
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Croatia Marina Fees: What Charterers Actually Pay
A practical breakdown of what charterers actually pay in Croatian marinas — nightly berth ranges for monohulls and cats, seasonal uplifts, tourist tax and a plug‑and‑play one‑week budget.
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Navigating National Park Permits for Yacht Charters
A practical guide to national park permits for yacht charters — when you need them, how buoy and dock fees work, and the steps to secure moorings and avoid penalties.
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