Category: Europe
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‘The boat sunk in her berth’: one owner shares how to avoid losing your yacht
A little weekend cruising boat was great fun for Tiffany Butler, but keeping up with maintenance proved a challenge After her boat sunk in her berth, Tiffany Butler decided to share her experience to prevent it from happening to other sailors. Before living part-time aboard our Gozzard 36, my husband Charles and I were avid…
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Do you still lee bow after a wind shift?
If you are lee bowing, how do you make best use of a windshift? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship Do you still lee bow after a wind shift? Question: Jackie is returning to the West Country from a visit to southern Ireland with her teenage son and daughter on board her 11m cruising…
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‘Our dog saved us from severe carbon monoxide poisoning’
Making a boat warm and cosy overnight nearly cost two sailors their lives. Jeremy Evans recalls a narrow escape from severe carbon monoxide poisoning Jeremy Evans shares how his dog saved him and his wife from severe carbon monoxide poisoning on board their boat Just over 10 years ago, my wife and I had the…
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How would you tackle a berth in a gale?
Would you know how to berth in a gale? James Stevens answers your Questions of Seamanship How would you tackle a berth in a gale? Question: Jim is the skipper of an 11m chartered yacht, Zenith, which he has booked for a week. He has three crew, John, Rick and Nick. On the day they…
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Caribbean Island Hopping – Explore Top 10 Islands
What could be more idyllic than island-hopping around the Caribbean Sea? Stretching from Cuba to Grenada, the Caribbean boasts white sandy beaches, crystal clear waters and stunning views. The perfect place to get a taste of the tropics, we have compiled a list of the top Caribbean sailing holiday destinations, which we think will really float your…
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Catamaran sailing skills: Mooring and anchoring a multihull
Catamarans are becoming ever more popular, whether in the UK or on charter holidays, but handling one requires a new set of catamaran skills, as Rachael Sprot discovers How do you make an average passage speed of 7 knots, fit in three double cabins and a huge saloon in under 36ft of boat length? Add…
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Mediterranean Sailing from Spain to Turkey
Three beautiful continents encompass the Mediterranean Sea including the other 15 marginal seas. Its northern shore has many beautiful Mediterranean countries with even more amazing seas for sailing. We can without a doubt say that any country you choose is a good choice. Most of the Mediterranean countries have very hot summers, differing by different…
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Catamaran sailing skills: recover a multihull man overboard
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…
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Best Time to Visit Greece and the Greek Islands
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…
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Taking your friends and family sailing
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…