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Sailing Area
Sailing the Cyclades: Routes, Tips, and What to Expect
The Cyclades are everything the postcards promise — and a bit more complicated than they look. Here's how to sail them intelligently, from picking the right starting port to understanding why Santorini's famous caldera is one of the trickiest anchorages in the Aegean.
June 24, 2026
Guide
How to Become a Professional Hostess or Chef on a Sailing Boat
Few jobs let you cook for a living while spending your afternoons swimming in a turquoise bay. Here is what it genuinely takes to build a professional career as a hostess or chef on a sailing charter boat.
June 22, 2026
Guide
How to Become a Professional Skipper: Qualifications, Career Paths, and Getting Your First Job
Getting paid to sail sounds like a dream, but it's a real career path — and the route there is more straightforward than most people think. Here's how to figure out what kind of skipper you want to be, what qualifications you actually need, and how to land your first job on the water.
June 19, 2026
Marina
D-Marin Lefkas Marina: What Sailors Need to Know
D-Marin Lefkas sits at the northern tip of Lefkada island, right where the Ionian opens up in every direction — and it's one of the best-equipped jumping-off points in all of Greek waters. Here's everything you need to know before you arrive, from the floating bridge schedule to the best way to get there.
June 16, 2026
Route
Sailing Zakynthos: Two-Week Loop from Lefkada or a Direct Island Charter
Zakynthos rewards the sailors willing to push south past Kefalonia — a two-week loop from Lefkada covers sheer limestone cliffs, the famous Shipwreck Beach, and turtle nesting bays with noticeably fewer boats than the northern Ionian.
June 15, 2026
Route
The Classic Ionian Loop from Lefkada: Meganisi, Ithaca, Kefalonia and Back
The Lefkada loop — taking in Meganisi, Kalamos, Kastos, Ithaca, and Kefalonia — is the definitive Ionian charter circuit: 120-plus nautical miles, a week's sailing, and a careful balance of crowd management and stunning anchorages. Here is how to do it right.
June 11, 2026
Route
Northern Ionian Loop: Corfu, the Diapontia Islands & a Taste of Albania in 7 Days
The Diapontia Islands sit within a day's sail of Corfu Town, yet most charter boats never find them. This seven-day loop maps a practical northern Ionian circuit through near-deserted Erikoussa, Mathraki, and Othoni — with an optional overnight across the Albanian border into Saranda for sailors who want the full story.
June 8, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Aeolian Islands: Volcanoes, Anchorages & Sicilian Waters
Seven volcanic islands, one active volcano that erupts every twenty minutes, and sailing passages short enough to leave you plenty of time ashore — the Aeolian Islands off Sicily are one of the Mediterranean's most dramatic and underrated charter destinations. Here's everything you need to know before you go.
June 3, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Saronic Gulf: A Week from Athens
The Saronic Gulf lets you leave Athens in the morning and tie up beneath a 2,500-year-old temple by afternoon — and that's just day one. Here's how to make the most of a week on Greece's most satisfying sailing circuit.
May 30, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing Central Dalmatia: Kornati Islands, Šibenik & the Krka River
A complete sailing guide to central Dalmatia's most rewarding cruising circuit: the Kornati National Park archipelago, Šibenik's medieval waterfront, and the freshwater Krka River canyon — with a 7-day itinerary, anchorage details, park fees, and practical costs.
May 28, 2026
Guide
Choosing Your Sailing Week: How to Pick the Right Destination and Charter Timing
Choosing where and when to sail your charter holiday depends on far more than just picking somewhere warm. This guide explains how to match destinations, seasons, and your crew's preferences — and how to use our free sailing planner to find your ideal week.
May 24, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing Istria and the Kvarner Gulf: Croatia's Quieter, Greener Northern Islands
Istria and the Kvarner Gulf offer some of Croatia's most rewarding sailing — greener, quieter, and more weathered than the Dalmatian coast, with the islands of Cres, Lošinj, and Krk providing uncrowded anchorages, excellent local food, and genuine sailing character for those willing to respect the Bora.
May 22, 2026