Sailing Blog

Sunsail traces its roots back to Greece, where we pioneered the first flotilla voyages in the Greek Islands in 1974. Decades later, we’re still endlessly captivated by this exceptional cruising ground where the Sunsail story first started....

Hannah White is a passionate sailor and broadcaster, used to pushing boundaries. After setting a new Guinness World Record in 2015 for the ‘Fastest crossing of the English Channel in a single-handed dinghy’, Hannah set...

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

Sunsail is excited to announce an even easier way for charter guests to book a professional captain when planning a sailing holiday. The Skippered Charter Package is now available for charters departing from May 2024...

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...

Before you start planning your sailing holiday, 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...

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...

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...

Whether you are a fan of golden sandy beaches, off the beaten track adventures or relaxing staycations, there’s nothing quite like the feeling of booking a holiday, switching off. However, with the hustle and bustle...

What is a flow state of mind? Often described as an ‘optimal state of consciousness’, it is when you feel your best and perform at your best. You become fully immersed and engaged in the...