The Mediterranean Sea spans across three different continents and covers around 1 million square miles with endless routes to explore, so it’s easy to see why the Med is extremely popular with sailors. The Ionian,...

Essential sailing terms glossary ‘Hoist the mainsail!’ ‘Starboard!’ ‘Rig the anchor bridle’ Sailing can appear a forbidding sport, a confusing world filled with off-putting jargon and technical terms. There are rules, conventions, techniques, equipment, and...

Sunsail is proud to announce that electric outboard engines will now be available for premier plus monohulls in the Mediterranean! This is an excellent step towards a more sustainable vacation experience. The ePropulsion Spirit 1.0 Plus Electric...

Ahoy! This is Captain Patrick Latcham, just returned from a weeklong bareboat sailing vacation in the Northern Exumas with Sunsail. We had an amazing experience and I wanted to share some first-hand information and advice from...

Paralympic sailing icon and Sunsail ambassador, Helena Lucas MBE recently retired from competitive sailing and celebrated by enjoying her first-ever catamaran sailing vacation. She tells us how she got on. Catamaran vs. Monohull We were...

For nearly 50 years, the Bitter End Yacht Club was a famously popular sailing centre in the British Virgin Islands. Four years after Hurricane Irma, the BEYC invites sailors to Virgin Gorda’s North Sound. Lauren Hokin, BEYC’s owner describes the renovations as “the Bitter End 2.0” with the same vibe, and...

First things first: What is a flotilla? Think of a flotilla as the best parts of sailing combined with a friendly support network. It’s a small fleet of yachts cruising together, guided by an experienced...