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Minorca. Credit: Peter Smith The Mediterranean coast of Spain ranges from mountainous to desert but the North Coast of Spain is a more rugged zone and the Balearics are iconic for sailing charterers. The Balearic Islands have consistently been a cherished destination for British holidaymakers. Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza, and Formentera stand at the core of…

Craig Wood is to be the first triple-amputee to sail Pacific solo. The British former Army rifleman Craig Wood, is making preparations to become the first ever triple-amputee to sail solo across the Pacific, non-stop and unassisted. We caught up with him on his journey into sailing. While touring in Afghanistan in 2009, Craig Wood, then…

Seychelles, Indian Ocean. Credit: Dream The paradise islands of Seychelles, Mauritius and the Maldives are welcoming charter destinations along with Thailand, parts of Indonesia and Malaysia. As the demand for charter holidays in far-flung places increases, more and more charter companies are now operating further afield, opening up new and interesting destinations for UK and…

Sweden – Northern Europe Charter. Credit: Dream Long summer days and sunny, interesting anchorages and marinas await those charter sailors willing to calculate tides and depths and watch the weather forecasts. Covering Brittany, the English Channel, the North Sea Coast and the Baltic, the British yachtsman’s almanac covers much of this vast, interesting but challenging…

Turkey charter guide. Credit: Sailing Holidays Turkey – Fethiye Turkey The Mediterranean shores of Turkey are little short of sailing paradise and the yacht charter business is well established and affordable – here’s a quick destination guide for Turkish chartering. Turkey holds a unique geographical and cultural position as the crossroads of East and West.…

Specialist charter – Noorderlicht. Credit: Alexandre Magnan, Venture Sail If you have ambitions beyond sunbathing and sight-seeing, there are charter companies offering voyages well off the beaten track or on the racecourse, as Sue Pelling explains As the demand for adrenalin-fuelled, and adventure-style sailing holidays continues to flourish, there are more and more charter companies…

Yacht management and purchasing schemes. Credit: Sail Ionian Some charter companies’ main assets – the fleet of yachts – are actually owned by the customers. It’s a financial balancing act, but could it work for you? How much does it cost to charter a nearly-new yacht for a fortnight in an exotic location at high…

Crossing the Strait of Gibraltar in a flat-floored yacht with half a gale blowing. Lifer and harness on here today, thank you very much. Credit: Tom Cunliffe Safety gear pros and cons can be a chilling subject but it pays to not only be aware of requirements but also understand the consequences of your own…

Charter. Credit: Sail Ionian Veteran charter skipper Tom Fletcher explains how to avoid some of the classic chartering mistakes. The ‘5 Ps’ is one of the oft quoted sailing tuition maxims: proper preparation prevents poor performance. It’s an expression that can be relevant to pretty much anything though, not just approaching a MOB under sail!…

Sustainable yacht charters. Credit: Jean-Marie Liot Charter companies are becoming more environmentally aware writes Sue Pelling. Here are the some of the companies working towards more sustainable yacht charters. There is no doubt that sustainable travel practices can make a substantial difference in protecting our planet, which is why, as we grow more environmentally aware,…