Category: Europe

Rachael Sprot spend they day sailing a catamaran to learn new skill including how to deal with a multihull man overboard Finding yourself in a man overboard (MOB) situation probably ranks near the top of every sailor’s list of biggest fears whether it’s a monohull MOB of a multihull man overboard. Even close to shore…

Greek Weather As more and more countries are entirely discarding Covid-19 restrictions, we are happy to announce that Greece joined them as well on the 1st of May 2022. Tests, vaccination or recovery certificate are no longer required for entry to this breathtaking country. Even though any time is a great time to visit Greece…

Skippering a novice crew and sailing with friends and family isn’t always easy, but get it right and they might want to come again, says Rachael Sprot They say that relationships formed at sea can founder on shore, but sit back with a glass of wine in a busy marina and you’ll find evidence of…

You’ve set your eyes on Greece for your next sailing holiday, but you’re still having a hard time choosing the best Greek island(s) for your vacation? It is not at all surprising since Greece is a country that has a great selection of islands to visit and explore. There are more than 200 inhabited islands…

Electronic navigation is ubiquitous on small cruising yachts now, but is it really possible to compile a proper passage plan digitally? Andy Du Port investigates Drawing up a passage plan is not only common sense, it is a legal requirement under SOLAS V regulation 34 which says that, whatever the size of your vessel, you…

Finding a good anchoring spot in Croatia in an inlet, surrounded by trees, clean waters and silence is one of the best feelings in the world, isn’t it? The Adriatic Sea and Croatian coast can provide you with more than enough of that feeling. The Croatian coastline has always been a busy nautical route. Hidden…

Sails stretch over time and can seriously impact the performance and handling of your boat. Paul Lees tells Theo Stocker how to make do with old sails, and when it’s time to bite the bullet Having owned my 1984 Sadler 29, Pasque, for four years, and cruising with family and, more recently, small children on…

For centuries, the sea has been a vital resource for the people of the Mediterranean. The Adriatic is bursting at the seams with fish – from meaty swordfish and tuna to sardines, red mullet and more. As you travel around the region, you’ll see an abundance of fresh fish and seafood in Mediterranean restaurants and…

During our time in Turkey we’ve always been amazed at what’s still remaining from ancient civilisations and there are so many ancient sites to visit that we’d never considered visiting an actual museum. That was about to change. Many of our friends had lauded the contents of the museum at Antalya and while we were…

I’ve wanted to visit Antalya Museum for months since several friends who’d visited gave us raving reviews. So I was very excited to spend time there on our second day staying in Antalya. Museum exhibits to amaze First of all Barry and I visited the restored Ataturk House Museum which was a fairly short walk…