Insights
Destination deep-dives, seasonal know-how and practical charter advice to help you plan the perfect trip — then sail it.
The security deposit and APA explained — a refundable damage deposit (or damage waiver) on bareboat charters, versus the Advance Provisioning Allowance on crewed yachts, and how much each costs.
July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
What's included in a bareboat charter — the boat, equipment and safety gear — versus the extras you pay separately, from fuel and end-cleaning to the transit log, APA and security deposit.
July 26, 2026 · 4 min read
A step-by-step guide to charter check-in day — base paperwork, the boat briefing, provisioning, the chart briefing, what to inspect, and your first night at anchor.
July 26, 2026 · 5 min read
The best time to sail the Greek islands is May, June, September and early October — warm seas, calmer winds and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.
July 23, 2026 · 5 min read
Everything you need to plan a Croatia yacht charter — the best bases, a week-long Dalmatian itinerary, costs, konoba mooring tips and when to go.
July 22, 2026 · 6 min read
The best time to sail Croatia is late May to June and September — warm seas, the reliable maestral wind and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.
July 21, 2026 · 5 min read
Cyclades vs Ionian — one is windy, dramatic and iconic, the other calm, green and easy. A head-to-head guide to choosing the right Greek islands to sail.
July 20, 2026 · 5 min read
The Saronic Gulf is Greece's easiest sailing — short hops from Athens to Aegina, Poros, Hydra and Spetses. A week-long itinerary, timings and local tips.
July 19, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the Dodecanese means Rhodes, Kos, Symi and the eastern Aegean — crusader castles, Turkish coast views and superb wind. A charter guide and itinerary.
July 18, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the Amalfi Coast means Positano at anchor, Capri's grottoes and Li Galli at dusk. A first-timer's guide to bases, mooring, seasons and a week afloat.
July 17, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing Sardinia means the Caribbean-clear Maddalena archipelago, the glamorous Costa Smeralda and wild Corsican crossings. A guide to bases, seasons and a week.
July 16, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the Balearics blends Mallorca's dramatic calas, quiet Menorca and Ibiza's turquoise coves. A guide to bases, island-hopping, seasons and a week afloat.
July 15, 2026 · 5 min read