An honest guide to sailing the Greek islands — Cyclades (iconic but windy), Saronic (easy and close to Athens), Ionian (calm and green), Dodecanese (uncrowded), and Sporades (lush). Distances, wind conditions, costs, and when to go.
Real yacht charter prices for 2026: bareboat from $1,500/week, skippered from $3,500/week, crewed luxury from $15,000/week. Complete breakdown by boat type, destination, season, plus hidden costs and money-saving tips.
Everything you need to cross from Florida to the Bahamas by sailboat. Four routes from 48-130 nm, Gulf Stream tactics, customs requirements, costs ($2,000-4,100 for two weeks), and the best anchorages from Bimini to the Exumas.
A realistic breakdown of Atlantic crossing times by route, season, and boat type. The trade wind route takes 14-21 days, the northern passage via Azores 18-28 days. Includes provisioning, daily routines, and what it costs.
