Stories, guides & insights from the world of yacht charter
From its island-studded gulf to the ghost village of Kayaköy and the steep-walled gorge of Butterfly Valley, Fethiye is the charter base that gives you the best of the Turkish Turquoise Coast within a week's sail.
Six marinas, twelve islands, and a fjord-like inlet that holds the finest concentration of protected anchorages in the Mediterranean — Göcek earns every superlative.
Stability, space, cost, and sailing performance — a frank comparison of the two main charter yacht types, with specific recommendations based on group size, experience level, and destination.
Eleven kilometres of the Strait of Bonifacio separating two of the Mediterranean's most scenic coastlines. A complete guide to the sailing circuit between France's wildest island and Italy's most famous stretch of coast.
Home to Nelson's Dockyard, the Caribbean's most storied sailing marina, and Barbuda's uninhabited frigate bird sanctuary just 28 miles north. The eastern Caribbean's best-organized charter destination outside the BVI.
Two volcanic islands, 35 miles apart, with excellent marinas, French provisioning, and satellite islands that rank among the best anchorages in the eastern Caribbean.
Headline charter fees tell half the story. APA, customs permits, marina fees, and provisioning add up fast. A real breakdown of what a Caribbean charter week costs across the BVI, Grenadines, and Venezuela.
Most sailors know Los Roques. Few reach the three Venezuelan islands further east — La Blanquilla, La Orchila, and La Tortuga — where the solitude is absolute and the reefs are untouched.
Thirty-two islands across 100 kilometers of Caribbean water. A complete route guide from Bequia’s Admiralty Bay to the Tobago Cays turtles to Grenada’s spice harbor.
A week-long sailing route through the Cyclades — Mykonos, Paros, Naxos, and Santorini with anchorages, tavernas, and wind tips from 15 years of Greek sailing.
Over 60 anchorages within a day’s sail, consistent trade winds, and island spacing designed for charterers. A complete guide to the world’s most popular bareboat charter destination.
Navigate 150nm of the Adriatic’s finest coastline — Hvar’s lavender fields, Vis’s hidden coves, Korčula’s medieval walls, and the approach to Dubrovnik.
From Fethiye to Bodrum, explore the stunning turquoise coast aboard a traditional gulet or modern catamaran.
Everything you need to know before booking your first sailing adventure, from choosing the right boat to planning your route.
Venezuela's Los Roques archipelago: 300+ islands, water clear enough to read your anchor label at depth, and coral reefs that see almost no divers.
Master these ten fundamental knots and you'll handle any line situation from docking to anchoring with confidence.
Catamaran or monohull? Bareboat or crewed? Our comprehensive guide helps first-timers pick the perfect vessel.
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