Sailing Blog

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...

In the Caribbean, just east of Puerto Rico and St. Thomas, lies a beautiful collection of islands known as the British Virgin Islands (BVI). One of the world’s top travel destinations for sailing enthusiasts, the islands of...

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

You’ve booked your next sailing holiday and now you need to figure out what to bring. Fear not! We’ve put together our recommended packing list for a sailing holiday with everything you’ll need out on...

Essential sailing terms glossary ‘Hoist the mainsail!’ ‘Starboard!’ ‘Rig the anchor bridle’ Sailing can appear to be a forbidding sport, a confusing world filled with off-putting jargon and technical terms. There are rules, conventions, techniques,...