Sailing Blog

When you feel the need to “spice up” your holiday plans with some irresistible island flavour and thirst-quenching on-the-water action, it’s time to put Grenada on your radar! Affectionately known as the “Spice Isle of...

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,...

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 the River...

Set sail to the British Virgin Islands, a paradise archipelago boasting crystal-clear waters, golden sandy beaches, and a vibrant cultural tapestry. Each of the BVI’s 50 stunning islands offers unique adventures, making it a premier...

The Abacos is a 120-mile-long island chain in The Bahamas, ideal for sailors who enjoy exploring fascinating caves and cays. Situated about 189 miles east of South Florida at the northern tip of The Bahamas,...

Slip on your fins, get your de-fog ready, and prepare to splash down into some out-of-this-world snorkelling while island-hopping in French Polynesian paradise. Famed for its dreamy blue lagoons, French Polynesia should be no secret...

Nestled in Southeast Asia between the neighbouring nations of Myanmar, Cambodia, Laos, and Malaysia, the vibrant destination of Thailand is rapidly defining its place on the international travel scene. With its gently curving coastline, craggy limestone...

The dual-sided island of St. Martin really is a modern-day cultural melting pot. With Dutch-influenced Sint Maarten on the southern end and French-influenced St. Martin on the north side, a sailing holiday in this sought-after travel destination...

Half-French half-Dutch St. Martin is an island-hopping wonderland that is every bit chic as it is unique. An idyllic choice for sailors, especially those looking to step outside their “BVI comfort zone”, this Caribbean jewel...

Shirley Robertson OBE recently took her family on their first ever sailing holiday, aboard a Sunsail 444 in Greece. We spoke to Shirley after she returned from her trip. So, Shirley, you’ve just got back...