The passage from Gibraltar to the Canary Islands covers 750 to 850 nautical miles through the Portuguese Trades. This guide covers route options, weather windows, Strait of Gibraltar tactics, and arrival ports across the islands.
Greece offers three distinct charter regions — the accessible Saronic Gulf near Athens, the wind-swept Cyclades, and the sheltered Ionian Islands. Here's how to choose the right one for your crew, budget, and experience level.
The Drake Passage — 500 nautical miles of the planet's most feared open water — stands between Ushuaia and Antarctica. This guide covers route planning, weather windows, vessel requirements, expedition costs, and a day-by-day breakdown of what the crossing is really like.
A clear breakdown of the three major sailing certification systems — ASA, RYA, and ICC — what each level qualifies you for, which you need for chartering, and how to choose the right path based on where you sail.
You can't point a sailboat directly into the wind, but you can sail remarkably close to it. This guide covers the physics of upwind sailing, step-by-step tacking technique, sail trim for beating to windward, and strategic use of wind shifts to maximize your VMG.
Comprehensive guide about best time to sail the caribbean. Expert advice with specific numbers, practical tips, and real-world experience from offshore sailors.
An honest comparison of monohulls and catamarans for cruising: performance, comfort, costs, safety, and resale value. No tribal arguments, just practical trade-offs to help you pick the right hull type.
Complete Croatia sailing guide: three regions (Zadar, Split, Dubrovnik), the Maestral and Bura winds, costs by season, license requirements, and the best islands from Kornati to Mljet.
The honest truth about living on a sailboat: real monthly costs ($1,500-4,400), space limitations, maintenance reality, plus the genuine freedom and savings that keep 100,000+ people living aboard in the US alone.
