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Charter guides, destination tips, and stories from the water.
Guide
How to Provision a Charter Boat: A Week of Meals Without the Stress
A practical first-timer's guide to provisioning a charter yacht for a week: how much water to buy, how to plan simple meals, and what to expect in popular charter bases like Split, Lefkada, and Palma.
May 13, 2026
Guide
Your First Charter Handover: What to Check Before You Leave the Marina
A complete first-timer's guide to the charter handover: paperwork, boat inspection, safety briefing, and the common day-one mistakes to avoid before leaving the marina.
May 11, 2026
Country
Boat Charter in Spain: The Complete Guide to Sailing the Balearic Islands
Everything you need to plan a boat charter in Spain, with a deep dive into the Balearic Islands: best regions, weather, costs, a 7-day itinerary, license requirements, and practical tips.
May 10, 2026
Guide
How to Prepare for Your Sailing Charter: The Complete Pre-Departure Checklist
From visa checks and provisioning to packing your personal safety kit, here's the complete preparation guide for your sailing charter — so you can cast off with confidence.
May 9, 2026
Guide
BVI vs The Grenadines: Which Caribbean Sailing Destination Is Right for You?
The BVI and the Grenadines are the Caribbean's two most-compared sailing destinations — but they suit very different sailors. Here's an honest, side-by-side breakdown of conditions, cost, experience level, and onshore life to help you choose.
May 7, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing Sardinia & Corsica: Routes, Anchorages & What to Expect
A complete guide to sailing between Sardinia and Corsica — covering the best routes, top anchorages, Mistral conditions, a 7-day itinerary, and whether it's cheaper to charter from France or Italy.
May 3, 2026
Country
Sailing the Grenadines: Routes, Tips & What to Expect
The Grenadines stretch 100 nautical miles from St. Vincent to Grenada, offering consistent trade winds, world-class snorkeling at the Tobago Cays, and an unhurried island culture that the BVI can't match. This complete sailing guide covers conditions, a 7-day itinerary, key stops, mooring tips, and realistic costs.
May 2, 2026
Guide
What Is a Flotilla Sailing Holiday — and Is It Right for You?
A flotilla holiday gives you the helm of your own yacht with a professional lead crew alongside for support — discover how it works, what it costs, and whether it suits your experience level.
May 1, 2026
Country
Boat Charter in Italy: The Complete Guide to Sailing the Mediterranean's Most Iconic Coast
Everything you need to know about booking a boat charter in Italy — from the best sailing regions like Sardinia, Amalfi, and the Aeolian Islands, to licensing requirements, costs, and a complete 7-day Aeolian Islands itinerary.
April 29, 2026
Sailing Area
Sailing the Ionian: A Beginner-Friendly Greek Island Loop
The Ionian Sea offers one of the best beginner-friendly sailing routes in the Mediterranean — consistent winds, short passages, and stunning anchorages. This guide covers a classic 7-day loop from Lefkada through Meganisi, Ithaca, and Kefalonia, with insider tips on mooring, weather, and where to drop anchor.
April 27, 2026
Boat
Which Is a Good Beginner Charter Boat?
Not sure which charter boat to book for your first bareboat? This honest guide covers monohulls vs catamarans, the best beginner-friendly models, what they actually cost, and what to check before you cast off.
April 26, 2026
Boat
Monohull vs Catamaran: Which Should You Charter?
Monohull or catamaran — the choice depends on whether you want to sail the boat or live on it. This guide breaks down the real tradeoffs, costs, and profiles to help you charter the right boat for your crew.
April 24, 2026