Part-time Cruising Fits My Lifestyle
When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
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From the pristine Greek isles to the colorful coves dotting Italy’s Amalfi Coast, chartering Europe and the Mediterranean is a truly unique experience.
When I was 60, I decided to embrace a lifestyle of commuter cruising. Fifteen years later, it’s still one of the best decisions I’ve ever made.
Whether you have a family who’s new to sailing or are an old salt who’s ready to try a new cruising ground, a Sunsail flotilla sailing vacation in the Mediterranean might be just what you need.
Whether you have a family that’s new to sailing or are an old salt who’s ready to try a new cruising ground, a Sunsail flotilla sailing vacation in the Mediterranean might be just what you need.
Are you ready to get out there again? For many stir-crazy sailors, distant blue waters are beckoning after a tumultuous couple of years. A charter in the Bahamas, BVI or the Med may be just what you need.
Cruisers can anchor right off the shore of Delos, and feel like they have this island of antiquities to themselves.
A pair of young sailors make a stop in Albania during their cruise of the Mediterranean, and it became one of their favorite destinations.
An American couple finds out that sailing the Med is a whole lot different than the tropics.
A sailor visits the remote islands north of Scotland on an adventurous charter trip.
Greek Sails, a family-run yacht-charter company and sailing school, has been providing exciting Mediterranean getaways since 1983.
Cap’n Fatty shares the joy of sharing a feast with a raft up in the islands in this classic Thanksgiving tale.
A sudden squall in the Med wreaks havoc and provides a warning to sailors who spot ominous clouds on the horizon.
An unusual sight was spotted along the Loire River last summer in France…
The tiny, alluring nation of Montenegro is not only a refuge for sailors avoiding the European Union’s value-added tax, it’s also a compact, rewarding cruising ground in its own right.
Perched in the mountains of Slovenia, Elan Yachts’ factory might seem like a strange place to make boats, but the factory has an eclectic heritage.
With 6,500 islands, snug anchorages and charming towns, Finland’s archipelago proves the perfect setting for a summer adventure on a borrowed boat.
After three months of high latitude sailing, Lübeck’s historic harbor offers a welcome respite in the Baltic Sea.
From Caribbean hot spots, to quiet anchorages at the bottom of the world, these are some of the most beautiful sailing spots on the planet.
Thinking of planning a canal charter in Europe? Here’s what our experts learned when they took to the rivers of France.
Five knots — by boat and by bike — is the ideal pace to take in the old stone, the sublime landscapes and the terroir delicacies of southern France.
The sailing can be challenging, but the landfalls — full of history, diverse towns and tasty cuisine — are worth it.
Get your bareboat charter certification this summer in the Med with new courses from Sunsail.
If you’re in search of a new adventure to augment your next Mediterranean charter, and are within reach of the island nation of Malta, consider a submarine ride.
An intrepid 13-year-old girl shares her experience of crossing the Atlantic and cruising the Med with her family.
As the American chapter in the life of the Swan 57 Flyer ends, a new one begins, in France.
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