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Charter a Gulet: Luxury Cruising in Classical Style
For your next sailing holiday, particularly in the eastern Mediterranean but in some other surprising places as well, consider chartering a gulet. Today's gulet is now a modern charter boat built for a unique vacation experience enjoyed in complete passenger comfort and luxury living aboard.
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Charter Sailing Sicily, including the Egadi Islands
On our 2018 Mediterranean charter we made a spot decision to spend time in Sicily. We chose to sail out of Palermo, a convenient base for going east to the Aeolian Islands or west and south the same distance to the Egadi Islands. But the main factor was a near-new Oceanis 38 available just 3 days out from charter.
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A Fleeting Sailboat Tour in Corsica and Sardinia
After an uneventful passage from Villefranche-sur-Mer to Corsica, a 95 nautical mile passage to the port of Calvi, we had nine days to deliver our boat to its Ajaccio base. Just enough time to explore Corsica’s west coast and visit northern Sardinia, as long as we kept moving
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A Week of Sailing the French Riviera
A sailing charter in the South of France suggests a cruise among the super yachts along the Côte d'Azur, the glitz and glamour of the Riviera. There's more to the French Mediterranean coast; westward lies another charter experience, where the coastline is dotted with seaside towns and quiet bays.
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Lefkas to Athens: Boat Delivery on a Busman’s Holiday
The Ionian Islands lie off the west coast of Greece. Reaching them is a little more complicated than getting to Greece's Aegean sailing holiday destinations that are accessible by ferry or charter directly out of Athens. The Ionians are worth the effort however, with the bonus Gulf of Corinth experience if time allows.
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Sailing Bareboat in the Ionian Islands, 30 Years on
After many enjoyable years in the charter business and experiencing other great sailing destinations, it was time in 2017 to return to Greece. Back to where it the very idea of the Mediterranean charter boating began: a bareboat sailing holiday around the Ionian Islands.
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A Sailing Holiday in Croatia
In August 2017 Sail Connections' Robert Cross took time out of the office for a two-week sailboat charter in Croatia. Here Robert reports on his sailing holiday adventure aboard a Dufour 350 travelling from Dubrovnik to Split return.
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Getting the Best from your Charter Sailing Holiday
Your sailing holiday is a big adventure for evryone concerned, and making an investment in time before setting sail will reap rewards on the water. Like any venture, good preparation is key to success in chartering a boat.
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Charter Boat Technology: Things you Need to Know
Charter boats today have all the electrical conveniences of modern living. On board however you are a long way from the grid. Before setting sail, it’s important to understand the limitations of the electrical power source and the tools it drives.
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Bareboat Charter on a Larger Catamaran
There's a charter boat trend towards larger catamarans. Enjoy a bareboat sailing holiday on a big cat such as the Saba 50 or Lagoon 52, their six double cabins providing enough room for two families or a group of friends
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New Caledonia: Sensational Sailing in a Land of Contrast
If considering a charter boat holiday with family or friends, don't go past New Caledonia, with its stunning natural features and charming mix of French and Melanesian culture
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Taking the Dog on a Charter Boat Holiday
Pets are part of the family and it's common to see them aboard on a sailing holiday. But there are some things to consider before you set sail with dog along on your charter boat adventure.
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Croatian Bareboat Charter: What is the Cost of a Marina Stay?
An ideal Croatian boat charter may mean overnighting in a quiet bay. Or perhaps hopping from town to town for fun and excitement. While the bay stopover may be free of charge, marina charges in Croatia can add up
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Made for Chartering: the Bali Catamaran from Catana
Leading yacht design company Catana is best known for the performance of its cruising multi-hulls. The Bali catamaran is designed with crew comfort also in mind, ideal for bareboat charter.
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Rob's Row Boat, AKA the Crosscraft 2.6
In the long family tradition and Kiwi boating as I know it, if there is no boat on the market to meet a need, it is time to head for the shed. A space where ideas are put into practice.
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