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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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