Sailing Blog

So, you’ve put in the nautical miles, earned your RYA Day Skipper, ICC, or beyond, and are keen to get out and explore. You may be a seasoned yachtsman who’s racked up more hours on watch than...

Hannah White is a passionate sailor and broadcaster, used to pushing boundaries. After setting a new Guinness World Record in 2015 for the ‘Fastest crossing of the English Channel in a single-handed dinghy’, Hannah set...

With billowing palms, miles of verdant tropical forests, and oodles of luxurious resorts, the Eastern Caribbean island of St. Lucia surprisingly remains a down-to-earth, fun-loving destination. But that’s not to say it doesn’t pack a...

The “land down under” has long been a sought-after holiday destination, but there is an area off the central coast of Queensland, Australia, where a chain of 74 islands sits pretty in the middle of...

From the dramatic Lefkas to the serene Ischia, discover the best flotilla routes and read our ultimate guide to having the perfect Mediterranean flotilla sailing holiday. Why should you go sailing in the Mediterranean? Immerse...

St Martin vs St Maarten ✔ Caribbean sun ✔ Stunning beaches ✔ Boutique shopping ✔ Mouth-watering cuisine ✔ Two countries on one island No matter how you slice it, “The Friendly Island” of half-French, half-Dutch St. Martin has it all! This one-of-a-kind...

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...

For those who don’t already know, Belize is more than just a highly sought-after travel destination. It is also the holy grail for ancient Maya culture and thus the host site of many historically significant...

Learn nine little-known facts about one of Sunsail’s favourite 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...

Some things just go together…like fish and chips, Chutes and Ladders, Batman and Robin, the Caribbean and beach bars. And when you’re gallivanting through the less-travelled Bahamas aboard your own private sailing yacht, there are...