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Snagged Anchor
Snagged Anchor? Getting your anchor snagged by somone – or snagging someone else’s anchor – is a common occurence in crowded Mediterranean docks and harbours. Often it is not even your fault. The yacht in the photo above, taken on Poros in 2023, hit the wall hard about a minute later causing serious damage despite …
Frequently Asked Questions
We answer your questions on sailing. Costs for training, purchasing and maintaining a boat, how to save money, what courses you need.
Navigating the Rip
Navigating the Rip Online Course Navigating the Rip is one of boating’s big challenges. It can be a doddle one day, and be like the gates of hell the next. But, in the right boat, at the right time, under the right conditions, using the right channel it is possible to have a safe and …
Get the Right Sailing Gear for under $1,000
Buying the Right Sailing Gear Get kitted out in quality gear for under $1,000 I have never been so cold as I was one April night as we sailed from Lakes Entrance to Refuge Cove. I ended up on deck in my sleeping bag to keep warm. And it wasn’t even that cold. But, I …
Greek Islands 7-Day Itinerary
Sailing the Greek Islands 7-Day Greek Island Sailing Itinerary ex-Athens Sailing the Greek Islands is the quintessential cruising experience. Sitting with my wife on the dock on Kea in 2011 (above), enjoying a drink and selection of mezes, with the sun going down over the water – I thought I’d died and gone to heaven. …
MOB Procedure
MOB Procedure Having a clear and effective MOB Procedure is vital for ensuring crew safety. There are many approaches, each of them with their passionate adherents. For years I was a fan of the Quick Stop method developed by the US Yacht Racing Union (USYRU) Safety at Sea Committee, the US Naval Academy Sailing Squadron, …
Croatia Bareboat Itinerary
Our bareboat charter itinerary for Croatia departs from Trogir. This 7-day itinerary will inspire your trip and help you design your own.
Sailing Turkey – Bareboat Itinerary
Explore this destination which is both stunning and fascinating. Great restaurants, great shore-based options and many points of interest.
Cruise Turkey or the Greek Islands?
Both Greece and Turkey are among the world’s best cruising destinations, but here are 4 reasons I much prefer Turkey.