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.
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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Exploring the Datça Peninsula: A Complete Yacht Charter Guide
A practical, decision-ready guide to planning a yacht charter along Turkey’s Datça Peninsula: best months, marinas, anchorages, wind patterns and licence essentials.
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Understanding Yacht Charter Contracts: Key Clauses You Should Know
A practical guide to the clauses that matter in yacht charter contracts — payments, APA, damage deposits, cancellations and insurance — with typical ranges and what to watch for.
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Top 5 Family-Friendly Sailing Destinations in the Mediterranean
Five Mediterranean regions that work best for family charters—short passages, calm bays, easy marinas and child-focused activities so you can plan a safe, relaxed week afloat.
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Planning Family-Friendly Sailing Itineraries: A Practical Guide
A concise, practical plan to build family-friendly sailing itineraries: choose calm water destinations, keep daily legs short (typically 10–20 nm), pick a stable boat, and prepare child-focused activities and safety gear.
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Sailing the Aegean: A Week in the Dodecanese
A practical, one-week sailing plan for the Dodecanese that covers charter choices, realistic cost ranges, Meltemi behaviour, anchorages and the TEPAI cruising tax you'll meet at check-in.
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Best Anchorages in the Echinades Islets: A Sailor's Guide
A compact, practical guide to the best anchorages in the Echinades Islets — Lamprinos, the channel between Lamprinos & Sofia, Provati, Drakonera and One House Bay — with depths, seabed notes and navigation tips.
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Best Time to Sail the Adriatic Sea: Monthly Weather Insights
A month-by-month guide to sailing the Adriatic: when sea and air are warmest, which months bring reliable Maestral winds, and when crowds and charter prices peak.
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Trip Cancellation Insurance for Yacht Charters: Protect Your Investment
Trip cancellation insurance protects the non‑refundable portion of a yacht charter; adding CFAR and sufficient medevac limits is the most important decision for high‑value bookings.
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