Topic: sailing-tips

Essential Gear for Your First Sailing Adventure (2023)

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips, Guide, General, Gear, vacation / April 24, 2023

Embarking on Your First Sailing Adventure: Must-Have Gear and Essential Tips

If the call of the open sea has you dreaming of crisp sea breezes, vibrant sunsets, and...

Unveiling La Paz, Mexico: An Unforgettable Sailing Destination

by Adam Morris / IN Sailing Tips, Guide, Trip Notes, Mexico / April 17, 2023

Welcome to La Paz, an Irresistible Paradise for Adventurers

Ahoy, adventure-seekers! If you're dreaming of crystal-clear waters, sun-soaked beaches, and a taste of...

How To Avoid Seasickness: 10 Tips For A Smooth Ride

by Eloise B / IN Sailing Tips, Guide / December 23, 2022

Seasickness, or motion sickness, is a common problem that can ruin your sailing adventure. It’s caused by the repeated motion of the waves and can result in nausea,...

Catamarans vs. Monohulls

by James Kell / IN Sailing Tips, opinion, charter boat, tips, catamarans vs monohulls / April 01, 2020

Which is better, a monohull or a catamaran?

This question gets asked a lot in sailing. Especially if you are looking to take your friends or family out for the...

6 Tips for Sailing in Tahiti

by Eloise B / IN Sailing Tips, tahiti, french polynesia / June 12, 2019

Considering a sailing trip to French Polynesia? Or maybe you’re coming back for more Pacific adventure? Make the most of your time in the Pacific with our top six...

How to Pick Up a Mooring Ball

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips, youtube / April 08, 2018

Picking up mooring balls is a key sailing skill. Here's how to do it well. 

Picking up a mooring ball and securing it effectively to your boat is a technique. If it...

How To Anchor Stern-To (Video)

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips, youtube / March 25, 2018

Anchoring stern-to can be daunting. Here's how we do it.

Knowing how to anchor stern-to is critical if you want to enjoy your sailing vacation in the Mediterrenean....

How To Anchor - 10 Tips

by James Kell / IN how to, Sailing Tips / February 25, 2018

Anchor well, sleep well

Anchoring is a fundamental skill in sailing. However unless you are living on your boat or sailing for a living, there are several important...

Boat Safety Briefing - Tips

by James Kell / IN Sailing Tips, safety brief yacht / February 10, 2018

How to give a great safety briefing

As the captain, you will need to give a safety briefing. Let’s make you great at it. Watch the video below and give us some...

How To Do Barefoot Cruises

by James Kell / IN Sailing Tips, General / September 08, 2016

9 Things You Need For Great Barefoot Cruises

Barefoot Cruises are some of the best vacations you'll ever have. No shoes = barefoot = warm weather = yessss. Gather a...

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