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Charter guides, destination tips, and stories from the water.
Route
Corfu to the Heel of Italy: Crossing the Adriatic and Back in 12 Days
Starting and finishing in Corfu, this 12-day loop cuts across the Strait of Otranto to Italy's heel, clears customs in Albania's undervisited Riviera, and returns through Saranda — a proper international passage that stays manageable for a competent bareboat crew.
July 30, 2026
Marina
Preveza Marina: What Sailors Need to Know
Preveza sits at one of the most important junctions in Ionian sailing — a proper town marina with easy access to the Lefkada Canal, the open Ionian, and routes north toward Corfu. Here is everything you need to know before you arrive.
July 20, 2026
Guide
Family Sailing Charters: How to Plan a Safe and Fun Boat Holiday with Young Children
Sailing with babies and toddlers is not as daunting as it sounds — thousands of families do it every summer and come home planning the next one. The secret is picking the right boat, the right sea, and knowing which safety gear to insist on before you leave the dock.
July 17, 2026
Country
Boat Charter in France: The Complete Guide
From the thundering Atlantic tides of Brittany to the turquoise coves of Corsica, France offers a sailing experience unlike anywhere else in Europe — and knowing where to go makes all the difference.
July 15, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing Ibiza and Formentera: Routes, Anchorages, and What to Expect
You have heard of Ibiza. But you have not really seen it until you have anchored off a limestone cliff at sunset with a glass of something cold and Es Vedrà rising from the sea ahead of you. This is that Ibiza — and it is even better with Formentera next door.
July 13, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing Mallorca & Menorca: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
Two islands, one week, and more turquoise calas than you could ever visit — Mallorca and Menorca make up one of the Mediterranean's most satisfying sailing circuits, whether you want buzzing marinas or genuine solitude.
July 10, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
The waters around Dubrovnik and the Elaphiti Islands offer everything a sailing week should be — ancient stone villages, hidden bays, and a reliable summer breeze to push you between them. This is how to make the most of it.
July 8, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Dalmatian Coast: Routes, Tips & What to Expect from Split
Over a thousand islands, medieval harbours, and Adriatic winds that build every afternoon like clockwork — a week sailing from Split doesn't just show you Croatia, it ruins you for every other holiday. Here is everything you need to plan it properly.
July 7, 2026
Country
Boat Charter in Spain: The Complete Guide
Spain offers sailors an almost unfair choice: sun-drenched Balearic calas in summer, volcanic Canary Island trade winds in winter, and rugged Catalan coastline in between. Here is everything you need to plan a charter, wherever in Spain the wind takes you.
July 7, 2026
Route
Sailing from Nikiti to the Sporades via Lemnos: A Two-Week Northern Aegean Passage
Most charterers stick to the Chalkidiki peninsulas and call it a holiday — and that is fine. But if you have an intermediate-to-advanced crew and a taste for open water, this two-week loop from Nikiti through Lemnos, Agios Efstratios, and Skyros to the Sporades is one of the most rewarding and least-sailed routes in the Greek islands.
July 5, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Sporades: Routes, Itinerary and What to Expect
The Sporades are what the Aegean looks like in your imagination — pine-covered islands, absurdly clear water, and reliable summer winds — without the crowds that have overrun better-known Greek destinations. Here is everything you need to plan a week aboard.
June 29, 2026
Country
Sailing in Denmark: The Complete Boat Charter Guide
Denmark barely makes it onto most sailors' radar, which is exactly why it should be at the top of yours. Thousands of miles of coastline, hundreds of islands, picture-perfect harbor towns, and a sailing infrastructure that puts many Mediterranean destinations to shame.
June 26, 2026