Best Time to Sail Spain and the Balearics
The best time to sail Spain and the Balearics is late May to June and September — warm seas, steady breezes and thinner crowds. A month-by-month charter guide.
July 14, 2026 · 5 min read
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Sailing the Italian Riviera and Ligurian Coast
Sailing the Italian Riviera takes in the Cinque Terre, Portofino and the Gulf of Poets. A guide to bases, mooring, seasons and a week on the Ligurian coast.
July 13, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the British Virgin Islands: The Complete Guide
Everything you need to charter in the British Virgin Islands — the anchorages, trade winds, line-of-sight sailing and famous beach bars. A complete guide.
July 12, 2026 · 5 min read
Best Time to Sail the British Virgin Islands
The best time to sail the British Virgin Islands is December to April for steady trade winds and dry skies, with shoulder months offering warmth and value.
July 11, 2026 · 5 min read
A One-Week BVI Sailing Itinerary
A day-by-day one-week BVI sailing itinerary from Tortola — Norman Island, The Baths, Anegada, Jost Van Dyke and every beach bar in between. Distances and moorings.
July 10, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing Turkey's Turquoise Coast: Gulets and Hidden Bays
Sailing Turkey's Turquoise Coast — pine-cloaked bays, sunken cities and gulets between Bodrum, Marmaris and Fethiye. A guide to the hidden anchorages.
July 9, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the French Riviera and Cote d'Azur
Sailing the French Riviera — glamorous harbours, red-rock coves and the Iles de Lerins between Nice, Cannes and Saint-Tropez. A Cote d'Azur yacht guide.
July 8, 2026 · 5 min read
Split vs Dubrovnik: Which Croatia Charter Base?
Split vs Dubrovnik as a Croatia charter base compared on marinas, flights, itineraries and cost so you pick the right start point for your sailing week.
July 7, 2026 · 5 min read
Sailing the Kornati Islands and Northern Dalmatia
A practical guide to sailing the Kornati Islands and northern Dalmatia with routes, konoba mooring tips, national park fees and the best time to go.
July 6, 2026 · 5 min read
Catamaran vs Monohull: Which Should You Charter?
Catamaran vs monohull charter compared on space, stability, sailing feel, cost and mooring so you can pick the right yacht for your crew and holiday.
July 5, 2026 · 5 min read
Bareboat, Skippered or Crewed? Charter Types Explained
Bareboat vs skippered vs crewed charter explained with real costs, licence rules and who each suits so you choose the right way to sail your holiday.
July 4, 2026 · 5 min read
How Much Does a Yacht Charter Cost? A Full Breakdown
How much does a yacht charter cost? A full breakdown of boat hire, skipper, fuel, marinas, food and extras with real figures and per-person totals.
July 3, 2026 · 6 min read