Unchartered waters

Like all good things that happen to us, it was an accident I started writing pilots for the Mediterranean. It all began when I was skippering a flotilla around the Saronic and eastern Peloponnese in G

As October comes round, it feels like I can breathe again! When the crowds set sail, the Ionian finally returns to its usual calm self. Harbours empty and queues disappear, waiters have time to chat,

Paul Dale recounts the lessons he learned rebuilding his Dufour 41 Alexa on the devastated Caribbean island of Grenada in 2004

HOW TO SAIL BETTER

Winter sun sailing in the Caribbean has become a top choice for yacht charter enthusiasts thanks to its reliable climate, which generally offers steady trade winds, warm tropical temperatures, and som

JUST YOU AND YOUR PARTNER, ON A YACHT. IT’S THE DREAM SCENARIO – BUT HOW TO ENSURE YOU BOTH ENJOY IT EQUALLY? BLUEWATER SAILORS SHARE THEIR SECRETS WITH HELEN FRETTER