The best cruising catamarans compared: Lagoon, Leopard, Fountaine Pajot, Bali, and Excess models from 38-50 feet. New and used prices, operating costs vs monohulls, and what to inspect when buying.
A practical guide to sailing Turkey covering the Turquoise Coast from Fethiye to Antalya, the Aegean from Bodrum to Marmaris, charter options, seasonal timing, and detailed one-week itineraries for both coasts.
The British Virgin Islands pack more world-class anchorages into roughly 60 square nautical miles than anywhere else on Earth. This bay-by-bay guide covers 11 top anchorages from The Bight at Norman Island to remote Anegada, with depths, bottom types, mooring details, and practical tips.
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.
A practical guide to anchoring: choosing the right anchor, calculating scope (5:1 minimum overnight), setting and retrieving step-by-step, Med mooring, snubbers, anchor alarms, and how to sleep soundly at 3am.
The best Caribbean islands for sailing: BVI for beginners, Grenadines for experienced sailors, Antigua for history and regattas, plus Grenada, St. Martin, and seasonal timing. Real conditions, distances, and costs.
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.