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.
Best Sailing Yachts for First-Time Charterers: A Comparative Analysis
A practical, decision-grade guide to choosing the best sailing yachts for first-time charterers — mono vs. cat, ideal sizes, safety and a short model comparison you can use at booking.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
5-Day Menorca Sailing Itinerary: Family Fun & Coastal Delights
A relaxed five‑day sailing loop from Cala Galdana that visits Cala en Blanes, Cala Pregonda, Son Saura and Cala des Talaier — short hops, family beaches, and practical anchoring notes.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
Yacht Chartering in Turkey: A Complete Guide
Practical, decision-ready advice for chartering a yacht in Turkey: when to go, which bases to choose, route options from Gökova to the Lycian Coast, yacht types and license rules.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
What You Need to Know About Yacht Charter Crew Expectations
A practical guide to yacht charter crew expectations: who does what, how many crew you should expect, how to communicate preferences, and customary gratuities.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
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.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
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.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
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.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
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.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
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.
Sailnboat Editorial
·
The Trade Wind
A sailor’s newsletter, once a month.
One destination guide, one yacht review, one practical tip — straight to your inbox. No promo spam.