Waterlines blog

Ahoy! This is Captain Patrick Latcham, just returned from a weeklong bareboat sailing vacation in the Northern Exumas with Sunsail. We had an amazing experience and I wanted to share some first-hand information and advice from...

Whether you’re unqualified or learning the ropes, a newly qualified skipper or an old hand, there’s a flotilla holiday for you. Great for families, groups, couples and solo sailors, flotillas offer an informal, hassle-free and...

Old Sailors’ Superstitions Within the sport of sailing, seasoned mariners have long circulated various myths and curious superstitions. Among the pack: don’t paint a boat green, say no to bananas onboard, and refuse a whistler...

Travel restrictions are lifting and we’re beginning to see the light at the end of the tunnel.  And, as the news updates every day, now is the time to start planning for your next trip. ...

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....

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...

Knowing how to tie proper knots is not only a point of pride for most sailors but also a key safety measure. The good news is that you don’t need to memorize hundreds of knot...

Sailing with Kids Kids from all backgrounds can have a whale of a time onboard a yacht charter. Whether they are already captains-in-training, fun-loving fishes or still overcoming some nautical nerves, there are plenty of ways to help...

You’re hooked. You fell for the call of whimsical waves and adrenaline-pumping wind and now you can’t get enough. Sailing is a sport that grabs ahold for life, and once you’re incited by the joys...

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...