Charter Guide 2023

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Fulfil Your Charter Dreams In 2023
Welcome to our annual Charter Guide, aiming to make it easy to plan and enjoy the perfect holiday afloat. We have information for new charterers and those more experienced, we cover destinations all over the world and we talk to some of the leading c
Sailing Today5 min read
How To Charter A Yacht
Scouring the websites is often the first step you’ll take when considering a charter holiday and there is plenty of information available. Ironically, it is the vast choice that can be bewildering so it is important to think about what you want befor
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Bareboat Or Crewed?
Deciding on a bareboat or crewed charter holiday is dependent not only on your sailing experience, but also on how much involvement you want. If you and your group have little sailing experience, or you don’t have the relevant qualification to skippe
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Monohull Or Multi?
The decision to go for a single hull yacht (monohull) or a yacht with two hulls (multihull/catamaran) depends entirely on the type of charter holiday you choose. Generally speaking you’ll find most flotilla fleets are monohulls, while skippered/crewe
Sailing Today2 min read
BALEARICS CANARY ISLES & SPAIN
The beautiful Balearics have long been a favoured destination for British holidaymakers, and the islands of Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera are at the heart of Spain’s charter industry, with many of the country’s charter companies based there.
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ITALY SARDINIA, CORSICA & FRENCH RIVIERA
There are many wonderful cruising grounds in Italy, but most of the charter activity is in the south, in places like the Tuscan islands of Elba, Capraia, Pianosa, Giglio and Montechristo. Head down to the Bay of Naples and the dazzling islands of Cap
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N.EUROPE FRANCE & SCANDINAVIA
With some of the finest sailing in Europe, northern France is a popular destination for experienced sailors. When the rules allow, Brittany is a magnet for British sailors, thanks to its multitude of harbours and anchorages, many of which offer fanta
Sailing Today2 min read
UK England, Scotland, Wales And N.ireland
From the isolated creeks of the east coast to the jaw-dropping scenery of the Scottish islands, the UK offers plenty of varied sailing to inspire the stay-at-home charterer – and for many people now chartering in home waters is more attractive than e
Sailing Today3 min read
Greece
Greece was at the sharp-end of the flotilla and charter culture in the 1970s, and it’s still a much-loved favourite. And no wonder, because not only does Greece boast a range of sailing conditions and opportunities to suit all levels of experience an
Sailing Today2 min read
CROATIA & MONTENEGRO
The Adriatic boasts more than 1,000 miles of delightful coastline, and with fascinating history and culture to uncover, it’s no surprise that places like Croatia and Montenegro are attracting so much interest from charterers. Beyond its palm-fringed
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Turkey
Turkey lies at the point where east meets west. The finest sailing here is down south around Marmaris and Bodrum. Here you can enjoy miles of coastline that, at times, seems cluttered with Roman and Byzantine ruins. Sailors have been chartering yacht
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AUSTRALIA, NZ ASIA & PACIFIC
Travel restrictions allowing, long-haul charters are popular with holidaymakers seeking new and exotic experiences. Charter companies have set up bases in far-flung placess, and local charter operations are easier to find online too. Thailand, Malays
Sailing Today3 min read
Caribbean
Yacht charter in the Caribbean is living the dream. Warm trade winds whisk you from one palm-fringed paradise to the next, sailing through vibrant blue waters with turtles and dolphins for company, before relaxing with an exotic cocktail at one of th
Sailing Today5 min read
Charter In 2023: Trends And Tips
Yacht charter became the holiday of choice after the pandemic, with people grabbing the chance to get afloat while they could and savouring the experience all the more for its self-sufficiency and socially distanced nature. Adverse economic headwinds
Sailing Today3 min read
Specialist Charters
Cowes Week, Dartmouth Royal Regatta, the Round the Island Race, the Rolex Fastnet Race – these are just a handful of the many prestigious races and regattas open to all-comers on the English south coast. While screaming around a race course with a sp
Sailing Today5 min read
How To Charter A Yacht
Scouring the websites is often the first step you’ll take when considering a charter holiday and there is plenty of information available. Ironically, it is the vast choice that can be bewildering so it is important to think about what you want befor
Sailing Today4 min read
Monohull Or Multi?
The decision to go for a single hull yacht (monohull) or a yacht with two hulls (multihull/catamaran) depends entirely on the type of charter holiday you choose. Generally speaking you’ll find most flotilla fleets are monohulls, while skippered/crewe
Sailing Today2 min read
BALEARICS CANARY ISLES & SPAIN
The beautiful Balearics have long been a favoured destination for British holidaymakers, and the islands of Majorca, Minorca, Ibiza and Formentera are at the heart of Spain’s charter industry, with many of the country’s charter companies based there.
Sailing Today2 min read
ITALY SARDINIA, CORSICA & FRENCH RIVIERA
There are many wonderful cruising grounds in Italy, but most of the charter activity is in the south, in places like the Tuscan islands of Elba, Capraia, Pianosa, Giglio and Montechristo. Head down to the Bay of Naples and the dazzling islands of Cap
Sailing Today2 min read
N.EUROPE FRANCE & SCANDINAVIA
With some of the finest sailing in Europe, northern France is a popular destination for experienced sailors. When the rules allow, Brittany is a magnet for British sailors, thanks to its multitude of harbours and anchorages, many of which offer fanta
Sailing Today2 min read
UK England, Scotland, Wales And N.ireland
From the isolated creeks of the east coast to the jaw-dropping scenery of the Scottish islands, the UK offers plenty of varied sailing to inspire the stay-at-home charterer – and for many people now chartering in home waters is more attractive than e
Sailing Today3 min read
Greece
Greece was at the sharp-end of the flotilla and charter culture in the 1970s, and it’s still a much-loved favourite. And no wonder, because not only does Greece boast a range of sailing conditions and opportunities to suit all levels of experience an
Sailing Today2 min read
CROATIA & MONTENEGRO
The Adriatic boasts more than 1,000 miles of delightful coastline, and with fascinating history and culture to uncover, it’s no surprise that places like Croatia and Montenegro are attracting so much interest from charterers. Beyond its palm-fringed
Sailing Today2 min read
AUSTRALIA, NZ ASIA & PACIFIC
Travel restrictions allowing, long-haul charters are popular with holidaymakers seeking new and exotic experiences. Charter companies have set up bases in far-flung placess, and local charter operations are easier to find online too. Thailand, Malays
Sailing Today1 min read
Turkey
Turkey lies at the point where east meets west. The finest sailing here is down south around Marmaris and Bodrum. Here you can enjoy miles of coastline that, at times, seems cluttered with Roman and Byzantine ruins. Sailors have been chartering yacht
Sailing Today3 min read
Caribbean
Yacht charter in the Caribbean is living the dream. Warm trade winds whisk you from one palm-fringed paradise to the next, sailing through vibrant blue waters with turtles and dolphins for company, before relaxing with an exotic cocktail at one of th
Sailing Today5 min read
Charter In 2023: Trends And Tips
Yacht charter became the holiday of choice after the pandemic, with people grabbing the chance to get afloat while they could and savouring the experience all the more for its self-sufficiency and socially distanced nature. Adverse economic headwinds
Sailing Today3 min read
Specialist Charters
Cowes Week, Dartmouth Royal Regatta, the Round the Island Race, the Rolex Fastnet Race – these are just a handful of the many prestigious races and regattas open to all-comers on the English south coast. While screaming around a race course with a sp
Sailing Today1 min read
Fulfil Your Charter Dreams In 2023
Welcome to our annual Charter Guide, aiming to make it easy to plan and enjoy the perfect holiday afloat. We have information for new charterers and those more experienced, we cover destinations all over the world and we talk to some of the leading c

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