Sailing Blog

Now, we sail Corfu.  Sunsail is launching its first-ever flotilla in Corfu for the 2027 season, a brand-new 7-day route joining the existing Lefkas offering as the second flotilla destination in Greece. It’s built around everything a flotilla does best:...

With SailGP’s global race calendar drawing record crowds and inspiring a wave of new interest in sailing, there’s never been a better time to swap watching from the shore for taking the helm yourself. The...

Chartering a yacht in Tahiti is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Since it can be difficult to anticipate exact costs in an exotic destination, our cost guide is designed to help you build a picture of what...

Greece gives you an island on every horizon and a taverna at almost every anchorage. Sail the Ionian from Lefkas, explore the historic coastline around Athens, or head to Corfu for a mix of sailing...

If you’re trying to decide which is better – a catamaran or monohull, choosing the right hull configuration is the first real step in planning an adventure on the water, as your choice of yacht...

With more than a thousand scattered islands, hidden islets, and ancient stone harbours waiting along the Adriatic coast, Croatia is one of those places that works naturally by yacht, well-spaced islands, sheltered harbours, and enough...

SATURDAY APRIL 18TH The History Hit team arrives at the harbour in Lefkas bright and early, ready to meet Sunsail’s Claire and the local team. Our goal is to make a fascinating series exploring the fact...

Here’s the science and why it matters for your summer holiday The UK is hot right now. But let’s be honest, it’s the kind of hot that feels airless. The kind where an open window doesn’t help and the air’s just...

A lot of sailing holidays don’t really follow a plan.  You set off in the morning, see where the wind takes you, maybe change course halfway through the day. Stop for a swim somewhere that wasn’t on the map. Stay longer in a...

Are you determined to visit Croatia on your next yacht charter, but unsure where to start planning? Here’s a practical guide to sailing in Croatia, from yacht charter requirements to sailing conditions, anchorages, and expert...