Yacht acceptance before charter: pre-departure check
Step-by-step acceptance of the yacht before charter: inspection of the hull, systems, engine, safety equipment and recording of comments.
The best yachting destinations
Water areas
Yachting in Russia
Yachting in Russia: sailing trips on seas, lakes, and rivers, a variety of routes, training, seafaring practice, and yacht recreation.
Yachting in Turkey
Yachting in Turkey: sailing cruises along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, quiet bays, ancient cities and yacht trips.
Yachting in Thailand
Yachting in Thailand: cruises among tropical islands, picturesque bays of the Andaman Sea, warm water, seafaring experience, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Spain
Yachting in Spain: cruises in the Balearic and Canary Islands, coastal routes, seafaring and sailing trips.
Yachting in France
Yachting in France: sailing cruises along the Côte d'Azur, Corsica, and the Atlantic, scenic routes, seafaring experiences, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Portugal
Yachting in Portugal: sailing trips across the Atlantic, routes along the coast and islands, ocean practice and yacht holidays.
Yachting in Madagascar
Yachting in Madagascar: tropical islands, coral reefs, secluded bays, ocean routes and unusual yacht trips.
Yachting in Greece
Yachting in Greece: sailing cruises along the islands of the Aegean and Ionian Seas, scenic routes, seafaring practices, and yachting holidays.
Articles about yachting
Logbook
Sailing a boat: courses and sails
A practical guide to boat parts, hoisting the mainsail, heading downwind, sail trimming, reefing and basic gybing.
Preparing the yacht for leaving the marina
A practical guide: steps and a checklist for preparing your yacht for sailing – deck, saloon, engine, gas, shore power, and final checks.
10 Mistakes Beginner Yachtsmen Make and How to Avoid Them
A practical guide on how a novice sailor can avoid injury, loss of control, line tangling, and maneuvering errors.
Life on a Yacht: Documents, Mooring, and Expenses
A practical look at life on a yacht: ikamet in Turkey, marinas and anchors, choosing a boat, maintenance, and a couple's budget.
Monohull or Catamaran: A Choice for Cruising and Living
Comparison of a monohull and a catamaran: speed, heel, upwind performance, space, shallow water, costs, and choosing the right boat for your needs.
Types of yachts
Yachts are sailing, motor-sailing or motorized vessels for sports or walks, such a definition is given by various dictionaries. If you are a romantic, then a yacht is a dream, a girl, a bird, and a reliable friend to whom you entrust your [...]
How to choose a sail based on wind strength
We'll explore the balance of the mainsail and headsail, the rigging procedure, reefing, and hauling systems for stronger winds.
7 Mistakes When Buying a Yacht: How to Choose a Boat
Yacht buying mistakes: how to inspect a boat, calculate a budget, choose a size, and prepare for independent sailing.
Ocean Sailing Weather: Forecast and the Gulf Stream
Clouds are gathering on the horizon, the actual wind conditions are diverging from the morning forecast, and the yacht is just crossing the Gulf Stream. Will the boat withstand the approaching 45-50 knot squall? In this situation, the main question is: how much time is left for […]
The Escape Crash: Lessons in Maritime Safety
An analysis of the Escape yacht disaster: how nighttime reefing, upwind winds, and loss of boom control led to tragedy.
The cost of yachting in Turkey in 2026
Current prices and budget for yachting in Turkey in 2026: yacht and catamaran rentals, transit logs, marinas, meals, and a sample weekly budget.