Yacht Charter Blog

  • Charter catamarans for modest sailing holiday budgets

    Charter catamarans for modest sailing holiday budgets

    Here we highlight some smaller catamarans finding favour with our charterers in the Mediterranean and elsewhere. Robert is our expert evaluator when it comes to helping you select the right boat for your sailing charter, and the following is his personal take on recent introductions to the charter boat market.

  • The popular Bali Catamaran in all its variations

    The popular Bali Catamaran in all its variations

    The Bali catamaran, designed and built specifically with chartering in mind, has become so popular that it’s been hard to keep up with all the new models, hard to spot which one has just the right size and amenities to perfectly fit your group's sailing holiday charter needs. We can help you there.

  • The value of after-charter destination and boat reviews

    The value of after-charter destination and boat reviews

    At Sail Connections we offer a personal service based on long experience in the business and close attention to what's happening in the destinations we offer. We have also sailed a large number of those places, and can often speak from personal experience.  But we can't be everywhere.

  • Chartering in Turkiye: feedback we just have to share

    Chartering in Turkiye: feedback we just have to share

    Turkey is one of those charter destinations that doesn't fail to pleasantly surprise. We're always delighted when we receive such good reports as we did recently from a New Zealand client.

  • Barcelona gets ready for the America’s Cup

    Barcelona gets ready for the America’s Cup

    As well as the competition for the Auld Mug itself, the 37th America’s Cup in Barcelona will incorporate the first ever Women’s and Youth America’s Cup regattas. Chartering Barcelona 2024 will be in demand!

  • Charter Sailing in Greece: It’s not just about the Islands

    Charter Sailing in Greece: It’s not just about the Islands

    Charter sailing tourism started in Greece. It’s still the place where first-time charterers want to go sailing, the place seasoned sailors return to year after year. And there’s plenty of Greece to go around

  • How long should our sailing holiday be for? Seven days, or longer?

    How long should our sailing holiday be for? Seven days, or longer?

    As a lifelong sailing holiday enthusiast, Robert Cross understands the finer points of making sure all aboard enjoy a successful cruise. Read Robert’s views on what’s involved in deciding the most suitable charter duration for you

  • Two new charter options to end a busy 2022

    Two new charter options to end a busy 2022

    The biggest bareboat option ever will hit the water in early 2023 - the Jeanneau 65 'Uranus' out of Lavrion, Greece, for charter in the Greek Sporades Islands. And a new concept in smaller family catamarans - the Excell 11, now available in the Mediterranean and Carribean.

  • Bareboating in the Mediterranean: do you have an International Sailing Certificate?

    Bareboating in the Mediterranean: do you have an International Sailing Certificate?

    A Mediterranean sailing charter is the ultimate yachting adventure for weekend sailors. An experience that’s very accessible, but keep in mind that in Europe there’s also a formal requirement for chartering bareboat.

  • After bareboat chartering in the Gulf of Naples, a client reports back

    After bareboat chartering in the Gulf of Naples, a client reports back

    At Sail Connections we are always pleased to get client debriefs. We are especially delighted to receive positive reports, and here's one we must share. If considering the Gulf Of Naples/Amalfi Coast as a charter destination, this report is well worth a read. 

  • Look What's Been Happening at Sail Connections

    Look What's Been Happening at Sail Connections

    Rob's Boat Build: a Covid lockdown project where Sail Connections' Robert Cross sets out to build an 11.5m plywood composite sailboat going solo (within reason): a real DIY boatbuilding project if ever there was one

  • Welcome Back to the World of Charter Sailing

    Welcome Back to the World of Charter Sailing

    Covid-19 vaccinations are rolling out, and countries dependent on the tourist dollar are now well-equipped to manage their borders. So while the pandemic is impacting communities still, there's no question that your next sailboat vacation is getting closer every day.

  • Whiting Sailing: NZ's Seachange Experience

    Whiting Sailing: NZ's Seachange Experience

    We are pleased to get behind Whiting Sailing, and their latest sailboating service out of Auckland, home of the America’s Cup. In the Whitings, NZ has a family of sailors who place the joy of sailing and shared experience first and foremost

  • Personal Care on Charter Part II: Evading Insects & Sunburn

    Personal Care on Charter Part II: Evading Insects & Sunburn

    Some more advice on protecting your body while on your sailing holiday charter. using products that are good for the natural environment too. Also explaining our free Charter Pack offer available on every charter sailing holiday booked with Sail Connections.

  • Personal Care on Charter Part I: a Message and a Free Offer

    Personal Care on Charter Part I: a Message and a Free Offer

    Some advice on protecting your body from environmental factors while on your sailing holiday charter. Recommendations that are good for the oceans and the planet too. And a free offer to demonstrate our case, available on every Sail Connections boat charter booked.

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The Essential Guide to Sailing Holiday Charters

The Sail Connections Essential Guide to Bareboat and Crewed Sailing Holiday Charters is jam-packed full of useful tips for getting the most out of your next boat charter. And it is FREE to download.

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