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In-depth guides to specific sailing regions — routes, wind and weather, the best stops, mooring tips and realistic itineraries for a week or two on the water.

Sailing Ibiza and Formentera: Routes, Anchorages, and What to Expect

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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

Sailing Mallorca & Menorca: Routes, Tips & What to Expect

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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

Sailing the Dubrovnik & Elaphiti Islands: Routes, Tips & What to Expect

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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

Sailing the Dalmatian Coast: Routes, Tips & What to Expect from Split

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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

Sailing the Sporades: Routes, Itinerary and What to Expect

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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

Sailing the Cyclades: Routes, Tips, and What to Expect

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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

Sailing the Aeolian Islands: Volcanoes, Anchorages & Sicilian Waters

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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 the Saronic Gulf: A Week from Athens

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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 Central Dalmatia: Kornati Islands, Šibenik & the Krka River

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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

Sailing Istria and the Kvarner Gulf: Croatia's Quieter, Greener Northern Islands

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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

Sailing the Dodecanese from Kos: Winds, Anchorages and Island-Hopping Routes North

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Sailing the Dodecanese from Kos: Winds, Anchorages and Island-Hopping Routes North

A detailed sailing guide to the northern Dodecanese, covering the route from Kos north through Kalymnos, Leros, and Lipsi to the bays of Makronisi — with advice on navigating the meltemi, choosing east or west coasts, and the best anchorages along the way.

May 18, 2026

Sailing Sardinia & Corsica: Routes, Anchorages & What to Expect

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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