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After a little over a year, I finally took my first Sunsail sailing vacation. Please do not confuse this with not having taken sailing vacations in the past, my life and memories are taken up...

Andaman Islands essentials: All you need to know Think of a ‘sailing mecca’, and Thailand is unlikely to spring to mind. Instead, you maybe think of it as a place where westerners go to escape...

Sailors can use clouds to stay high, dry and ahead of the weather. Know your mare’s tail from your thunderhead? Here’s a little poem about clouds that will serve you well: “Cumulo cumulus, heaps & piles,...

Learn nine little-known facts about one of Sunsail’s favorite sun-kissed regions— the Caribbean. For intrepid sailors seeking the most out of their holiday, we recommend exploring our exciting flotilla routes, which include a lead Skipper, Technician, and friendly...

When we arrive in sunny Croatia we try to play it cool but don’t succeed: It’s almost like a bit of Tuscany has been dropped into the Balkan Adriatic: vineyards and olive groves carpet the steep hillsides,...

MY childhood memories of sailing vacations? A heady, sensory cocktail made up of the following smells: Those were the days – my brother, sister and I huddled in silent, miserable unity as my Dad sailed...

Chartering your own private yacht amplifies the Thai experience three-fold; freedom, fun, and adventure. You’ll have the freedom to explore regions of Thailand that are off-the-grid of the normal tourist traps. A yacht full of...

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)....