What will happen to nautical tourism now that Croatia has accepted the euro?
Since January 1st of this year, Croatia has been a member of the eurozone, which has two significant implications: the first is that the country has officially adopted the euro currency, which is the official currency of the European Union;…
Karpathos – the island of Meltemi wind, old windmills and women
Karpathos is a clean and wild island in the Dodecanese, halfway between Rhodes and Crete; it has beautiful windy beaches, villages frozen in time, and very discreet tourism. The Aegean Sea offers a vast number of islands to sailors who…
Sailing around the island of Corfu – the pearl of the Ionian Islands
The sea is crystal clear, the atmosphere is relaxed, and there are sheltered bays and heavenly beaches. Greece’s Corfu is the ideal location for a sailing cruise of a lifetime. Corfu, also known as the “Pearl of the Ionian Islands,”…
Organisation on the boat – a place for everything and everything in its place
It doesn’t matter how big your boat is. The stowage options on board never seem to be enough. Some shipowners even insist that for every object that goes on board, another must necessarily disembark. This is the time to be…
How to use a winch without draining the batteries
We frequently observe sailors continuously pulling the chain up at the anchorages. They most likely possess large or high-capacity batteries and are not concerned about draining them. They may also be unaware of how much winching and anchoring operations can…
Sailing to Malta by sailing boat, between the crystal sea, magnificent nature, and history
Malta, located halfway between North Africa and the splendour of the Sicilian coast, is a destination where nature and culture collide in a perfect medley of Mediterranean components. A small archipelago with high cliffs that descend into the crystal sea,…
Mistakes to avoid on board
Those who are unfamiliar with life on a sailboat may make a number of mistakes in manoeuvring, using equipment or spaces, as well as in personal relationships and maritime etiquette. There are many mistakes that even experienced sailors encounter on…
How to be a good skipper: communication is the foundation
If we take 10 skippers, they will most likely be very different from one another. Everyone will have their own personality, training, experience, way of working on board, and way of experiencing sailing. This is due to the fact that…
How to instil a love of sailing in our children and encourage them to go on sailing vacations
Nothing is more satisfying for a parent who is a sailor at heart and soul than passing on their love of sailing to their children. As long as the kids are young, it is simple to take them on day…
Women today love boats and sailing cruises like men
Judging by the growing number of women who have approached sailing holidays in recent years, it could be said that the sea has never been so pink. In short, the old cliché that navigation is exclusive to men and wolves…
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