Why I Still Love Sailing St. Martin
I recently traveled to St. Martin for a sailing trip – my third visit to these islands ever – and my first since the 2017 hurricanes. Overall impression? It’s as good as ever for a sailing vacation. If...
St. Martin is Back: Stronger than the Storm
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...
Shirley Robertson’s Sunsail family vacation
Shirley Robertson OBE recently took her family on their first ever sailing vacation, aboard a Sunsail 444 in Greece. We spoke to Shirley after she returned from her trip. So, Shirley, you’ve just got back...
Love at First Sail
When were you first seduced by the call of the sea? At Sunsail, our holidays are created for sailors, by sailors. As these stories from Sunsail staff and famous sailors below show, we all love what we...
Ionian Islands Sailing Guide
Here are Sunsail’s top tips for the Ionian Sea, one of our most popular destinations. The shimmering, mystical Ionian has been calling to sailors for thousands of years. An intriguing, enchanting and sometimes turbulent history surrounds...
Caribbean Sailing Vacation Myths
We’ve heard it all before. “The Caribbean is far too difficult to get to. It’s just a playground for the Richard Bransons of the world, right?” Or “What If I get surrounded by sharks, with...
Greek Island Hopping in the Aegean
We recently explored the serene and beautiful Ionian, and now we switch our attention to Greece’s southern coast, towards Athens and the benign but challenging Aegean. The Aegean takes its name from Greek mythology and the...
Sunsail’s Top 5 Things To Do in Dubrovnik
Affectionately dubbed “Pearl of the Adriatic” by Lord Byron, Dubrovnik’s glistening marble carved alleyways, ancient citadels, and crystal clear waters are bound to beguile you. With its Riviera extending from the picturesque inlet of River...
Nautical Terms | A Guide
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...
Monohull vs. Catamaran, Which is Better?
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...
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