Sailing Blog

Circumnavigating the uninhabited paradise of Norman Island, you would never guess from its brilliant beauty and inviting amenities that the island also holds a grin-worthy’s amount of rich documented pirate history. But we’re about to...

The Mediterranean is to most, a cultural melting pot of history, colourful folklore and mouth-watering cuisine. But to sailors it’s also known as the ultimate sailing mecca, whether you want to revel in our bareboat yacht charters, learn...

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....

When were you first seduced by the call of the sea? At Sunsail, our vacations are created for sailors, by sailors. As these stories from Sunsail staff and famous sailors below show, we all love what we...

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....

In this second part of Ian Walker’s blog about his family flotilla holiday to the Ionians, he explains what a typical day is like on a week-long charter. Read Part One of Ian Walker’s Lefkas sailing blog. Our ideal day...

The Caribbean island of St. Martin was visited by Hurricane Irma in September 2017. However, the inspiring resilience shown by the people of St. Martin has proven them stronger than the storm. As we reopen our newly relocated...

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...

So, how about getting qualified and enjoying your sailing vacation at the same time? That’s the Flotilla Hero – for the cost of a week’s Flotilla sailing with a skipper, sailors can also get their International Certificate of Competence (ICC)....