Sailing tips & travel advice
Practical sailing tips for your holiday: choosing and preparing your yacht, mooring and anchoring, what to pack, and travel advice for getting there. New to sailing? Start with sailing for beginners.
ICC Licence in Greece: A Guide for Yacht Charter Skippers
Planning a yacht charter in Greece? Here is what the ICC is, why Greek charter bases ask for it, and the quickest way to get yours, with or without Day Skipper.
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EES in Greece: What British Sailors Need to Know
What the EU’s new Entry/Exit System means for British sailors arriving in Greece: what Greece has said, what to expect at passport control, and what to check before you fly.
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Catamaran Sailing: What Changes from a Monohull
Moving from a monohull to a catamaran? Here is what changes at the helm, the manoeuvres to practise, and how our RYA catamaran training course in Kefalonia gets you ready.
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Mainsail types: battened vs in-mast furling explained
Battened or in-mast furling? Our Country Manager and former racing champion Giannis Patsamanis explains the two mainsail types you’ll find on charter yachts and which suits your crew.
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Eco Friendly Holidays: Why Sailing is a Greener Choice
Why a sailing holiday is one of the greener ways to travel: wind power, small groups, and simple habits that protect the Mediterranean’s seagrass and the Caribbean’s reefs.
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How to Choose a Yacht for Your Sailing Holiday
How to choose a yacht for your sailing holiday in five steps: who’s sailing, monohull or catamaran, cabin layout, how hands-on you want to be, and where you’re going.
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What to Pack for a Sailing Holiday in Greece: Complete Packing List
What to pack for a sailing holiday in Greece: clothing, sun protection, kit for on board, documents, and what to leave at home, with a printable-style checklist.
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Practical Yacht Charter Tips: Expert Advice for Safe Sailing
By Chris Lorenzo, Managing Director of Seafarer Holidays Sailing is an adventure, but good preparation makes all the difference. In our previous blog, I covered essential practical yacht charter tips for planning and navigating your trip. If you missed it, click here to read. Now, let’s dive deeper into advanced strategies to enhance your experience.… -
Sustainable Holidays in Greece: Seafarer’s Fight to Save Seagrass
Sustainable holidays in Greece offer more than adventure, they’re a chance to protect Greece’s underwater treasures. With more travellers seeking eco-friendly escapes, awareness of marine conservation is growing. But as sailing holidays become more popular, seagrass meadows face new threats from careless anchoring. This is where Seafarer steps in. As a leader in sailing holidays…
