Sailing Guides
Written with the depth of a travel magazine and the precision of a pilot book.
Decision Guides
High-intent guides for choosing your charter destination, region, and boat type.
The complete guide to Mediterranean yacht charter: where, when, how much
Why the Mediterranean still owns the charter conversation, and what four thousand pounds actually buys in 2026.
BVI vs the Caribbean's eastern islands: choosing your charter
The smallest archipelago in the Caribbean has shaped the way the world sails. But the eastern islands are catching up.
Greece sailing holidays: Ionian vs Cyclades vs Dodecanese
Three archipelagos, three characters. The Ionian forgives; the Cyclades test; the Dodecanese reward patience.
Croatia or Italy? How to choose your Adriatic charter
Two coasts of the same sea, and almost nothing in common beyond the water between them.
Choosing between a monohull and a catamaran for your first charter
One heels and points; the other stays flat and spreads out. The choice says more about you than about the boats.
Practical Guides
Everything you need to know before you step aboard — costs, certifications, insurance, and preparation.
What does it actually cost to charter a yacht? A 2026 price breakdown
Beyond the headline rate: fuel, provisioning, port fees, deposits, and the hidden costs that shape the real price of a week afloat.
Bareboat, skippered, or crewed: which kind of charter do you need
Three ways to hire a yacht, three entirely different holidays. The distinction matters more than the boat.
Sailing certifications explained: ICC, RYA, ASA — what you actually need
A clear-headed guide to the alphabet soup of sailing qualifications, and which ones charter companies actually require.
A first-time charterer's pre-departure checklist
Everything to sort before you step aboard, from certification paperwork to galley stores and passage planning.
How charter insurance, deposits, and damage policies actually work
The financial safety net beneath every charter — and why understanding it before you sign saves grief after.
Seasonal Guides
When to sail where, which routes to take, and why the shoulder months deserve your attention.
When to sail where: a month-by-month guide to global charter seasons
The charter calendar is not a calendar at all but a weather map. Here is how to read it.
The world's best sailing routes for a 7-day charter
Seven days is the standard charter week. These are the routes that make the most of it.
Sailing the off-season: shoulder months in the Mediterranean
April and October are the Mediterranean's open secrets. The crowds leave, the light deepens, and the sailing improves.
Technical Guides
Wind patterns, passage planning, and the meteorology that shapes charter sailing.
Understanding the meltemi: when, where, and how to handle Greek summer wind
The Aegean's defining weather pattern is not a hazard to be avoided but a force to be understood. It has shaped Greek sailing for three thousand years.
Navigating the Caribbean trades: passage planning and seasonal patterns
The northeast trades have powered Atlantic commerce for five centuries. They will also power your charter — if you understand them.