Sailing Blog

Learn nine little-known facts about one of Sunsail’s favourite sun-kissed regions— the Caribbean. For intrepid sailors seeking the most out of their holiday, we recommend exploring our exciting flotilla routes, which include a lead skipper, technician, and friendly...

Some things just go together…like fish and chips, Chutes and Ladders, Batman and Robin, the Caribbean and beach bars. And when you’re gallivanting through the less-travelled Bahamas aboard your own private sailing yacht, there are...

There are plenty of reasons why the Mediterranean has become one of the most popular sailing destinations in the world. Buckle up, because we’re sharing our secrets to selecting the most spectacular charter holiday of your dreams....

So you want to get a taste of the notorious diving bug? Say no more! While on charter at any of our epic Sunsail destinations, your time on the water is instantly amplified by the...

I recently travelled to St. Martin for a sailing trip – my third visit to these islands ever and my first since the 2017 hurricanes. Overall impression? It’s as good as ever for a sailing holiday. If you’re...

One area of the world that I had regularly heard great reports on but had still never sailed myself is the sunlit coastline of Croatia and its neighbouring islands. Booking a Sunsail 444 catamaran for...

Every sailor has heard of the British Virgin Islands, home of natural beauty, year-round trade winds, and world-famous beach bars. With easy island hops, line-of-sight navigation, and sheltered anchorages, the BVI are perfect whether you’re a new...

Embark on an underwater adventure in the British Virgin Islands (BVI), a global diving destination known for its dramatic mountainous landscapes and diverse marine environments.  Located in the Caribbean east of Puerto Rico, BVI offers...

After a little over a year, I finally took my first Sunsail sailing vacation. Please do not confuse this with not having taken sailing vacations in the past, my life and memories are taken up...

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...