Sailing Guides & How-tos
Comparisons, packing lists, beginner explainers and themed roundups — everything that's not tied to a single destination.
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Anchoring and Mooring Buoys: How to Sleep Soundly in a Bay
Choosing the right bay for the forecast, setting the anchor so it holds, running a shore line, and lassoing a mooring buoy with or without crew. With a 10-question quiz to test yourself.
August 21, 2026
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Corinth Canal Transit Guide: Fees, Booking and What to Expect
The Corinth Canal is the spectacular shortcut between the Ionian and the Aegean, and the world's most expensive canal per mile. Here's how a transit works for a sailing yacht: current status, fees, booking, VHF procedure and what to expect between those famous limestone walls.
August 11, 2026
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Stern-To Docking: The Complete Med Mooring Guide
How to back into a Mediterranean berth on your own anchor or a lazy line, handle every wind direction, and depart cleanly. With a 10-question quiz to test yourself.
August 7, 2026
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Lefkada Floating Bridge: Opening Times, History and Future Plans
The Lefkada floating bridge is the gateway between the northern and southern Ionian, and every charterer heading to or from Lefkas Marina will pass through it. Here's everything you need to know about how it works, when it opens, and what the future holds for this iconic crossing.
August 4, 2026
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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
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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
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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
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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
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How to Find a Sailing Holiday as a Single Traveller
Sailing holidays as a single traveller are entirely possible — and often brilliant. From cabin charters and solo-focused operators to flotilla skippering and crew-finding platforms, here's how to find the right option for your experience and goals.
May 20, 2026
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How to Make Your Dog Happy on a Boat: A Practical Guide for Sailing With Pets
Bringing your dog sailing? Learn how to test if they enjoy boats, which safety gear matters, how to solve the bathroom problem, and how to plan a dog-friendly route.
May 14, 2026
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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
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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