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GIFT VOUCHERS from $220 Give the gift of sailing this Christmas! Vouchers can be used for experiences and courses, allowing your recipient to book at a time that suits them.  We can create a custom voucher for you – just

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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

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 Online Course $28 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, at the right time, under the right conditions,

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

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

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

Both Greece and Turkey are among the world’s best cruising destinations, but here are 4 reasons I much prefer Turkey.