Mark Towill is the CEO of 11th Hour Racing Team of The Ocean Race as well as a Sunsail Ambassador. Mark recently went on charter in Tahiti with his family and shared his story here with us....

We all know there are a few ways we pick up new knowledge in sailing: on the water, in the classroom, and talking with fellow seafarers. And since we can’t push off the dock to...

Looking to expand your horizons and discover the beautiful culture-soaked waters of the Mediterranean? Before you can go cruising in some of the most sought-after grounds in the world you must first obtain a sailing license....

Sailing in the Caribbean is a sailor’s paradise where you are guaranteed to create memories that will last a lifetime. Just imagine exploring over 5,000 islands, reefs and cays and enjoying a combination of line-of-sight sailing and...

Paralympic sailing icon and Sunsail ambassador, Helena Lucas MBE recently retired from competitive sailing and celebrated by enjoying her first-ever catamaran sailing vacation. She tells us how she got on. Catamaran vs. Monohull We were...

Sunsail is excited to announce an even easier way for charter guests to book a professional captain when planning a sailing holiday. The Skippered Charter Package is now available for charters departing from May 2024...

Abacos, Bahamas is renowned for being a sailor’s paradise with a 120-mile-long island chain of unspoiled natural beauty situated southeast of Florida in the Caribbean. However, in September 2019, the north-eastern Bahamas was battered by...

Essential sailing terms glossary ‘Hoist the mainsail!’ ‘Starboard!’ ‘Rig the anchor bridle’ Sailing can appear a forbidding sport, a confusing world filled with off-putting jargon and technical terms. There are rules, conventions, techniques, equipment, and...

You’ve booked your next sailing vacation and now you need to figure out what to bring. Fear not! We’ve put together our recommended packing list for a sailing vacation with everything you’ll need out on...

In the Caribbean, just east of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, lies a beautiful collection of islands known as the British Virgin Islands (BVI). One of the world’s top travel destinations for sailing enthusiasts, the islands of...