Waterlines blog

Flotillas are just ducks in a row, aren’t they? The lead crew shoehorns you into sailing, eating and socializing to a strict timetable, right? Wrong. Rumors, myths, and half-truths abound when it comes to flotillas,...

Sunsail is a proud Official Supplier of the 11th Hour Racing Team. The 2023 round-the-world marathon of the Ocean Race is set to kick off this month, and the Race’s sole American-flagged yacht sets sail...

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...

Mark Towill is the CEO of 11th Hour Racing Team of The Ocean Race as well as a Sunsail Ambassador. Mark recently went on charter in Tahiti with his family and shared his story here with us....

Are you completely new to sailing and wondering if this type of vacation is worth trying? You have come to the right place! Sailing is extraordinary for the mind, body, and soul. Get active while experiencing...

From the dramatic Lefkas to serene Ischia, discover the best flotilla routes and read our ultimate guide to having the perfect Mediterranean flotilla sailing vacation. Why should you go sailing in the Mediterranean? Immerse yourself...

Abacos, Bahamas is renowned for being a sailor’s paradise with a 120-mile-long island chain of unspoiled natural beauty situated southeast of Florida in the Caribbean. However, in September 2019, the north-eastern Bahamas was battered by...

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...

Introducing Sunsail’s 2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Sailors All products recommended by Sunsail are selected by our content team. All of our recommendations include links to third-party websites with which we are not affiliated. We...

Before you start planning your sailing vacation, it is best to double-check the experience level and qualifications needed to charter a yacht in your chosen destination. Sunsail has put a list of destinations into each level...