Latesail Blog

There is something incredibly special about the first time someone feels the wind filling the sails and propelling the boat silently over the waves. Taking beginners out on a charter can be highly rewarding, as long as you prepare your passengers and follow a few common sense tips. First off, it’s important to invite the right mix of people. It’s fine to bring children or the elderly and not expect them to do much, but you’ll also need people who are able to learn and help out.     Make

We are pleased to announce that we are joining the leading online yacht rental platform, SamBoat. LaterSail’s customer-focused experience will be enhanced by pairing our years of expertise with SamBoat’s market-leading website, the home for everything relating to sailing holidays. We will now be called SamBoat. Discover SamBoat today! Our name may change but don’t worry. The same familiar team you’ve got to know over the years will still be here, offering first-class service. Our

Destination weddings aren’t for everyone, but if you’re brainstorming and daydreaming about that special event, consider making it truly magical with a flotilla sailing holiday. LateSail can assist you in creating a group of chartered yachts that will give the couple and their guests a majestic event that could well go down as the best wedding they’ve ever attended. A Wedding Less Ordinary: Flotilla Sailing Timing Is Everything Our moorings around the Med offer access to some of the most e

Located off the northeast coast of Sicily in the Tyrrhenian Sea, welcome to the Aeolian Islands, an UNESCO protected archipelago rich in history and full of natural wildlife and lush flora and fauna, all rising majestically out of deep cobalt seas which are as inviting for sailors as they are sealife. The long passages and deep water anchorages are perfect for an adventurous, confident sailor and the long summer climate a welcoming advantage for those looking to partner a quality charter encoun

When looking for a Mediterranean sailing holiday, it may skip your mind to consider the beautiful Lycian coastline of Turkey. But thanks to our our partners at Dream Yacht Charter, who have re-opened their Turkish base, there’s no reason why it shouldn’t be at the top of your list once again. The summer season, running from April to October, welcomes temperatures in the mid 30s, with the sun glistening off the surface of the cobalt seas and winds being fair – the very best sailing conditio

We know it can be daunting putting together an itinerary that covers all the “must-see” destinations when you are going on a yacht charter. This week we’ve saved you the hassle and put together our ideal itinerary for a seven-day bareboat charter from Phuket, Thailand and tips for a smooth sailing holiday.     Thailand itinerary summary Day 1: Yacht Haven Marina, Phuket to Koh Hong (lunch at Ko Phanak) Day 2: Koh Hong to Ko Phak Bia (via James Bond island and Koh Roi) Day 3: Ko Phak B

Beautiful, secluded coves and burnt orange sunsets are just two of the things that make for a great yacht charter. So in order to help you make the most of Croatia, check out the highlights from a returning customer who chartered from Rogoznica, near Split.   Rogoznica, Solta, Pakleni and Hvar On Saturday evening we departed Rogoznica for Sesula cove on the island of Solta. There we stopped for the night taking one of the buoys for anchorage. The next morning we left for Hvar, mooring at Palmi

Christmas giveaway: Our guide to spotting dolphins in Croatia We’ve got the binoculars out and want to share our secret wildlife spotting locations in Croatia with you. If you’ve got sailing in Croatia on your wish list next year, then take a look at our 12 Days of Christmas competition*. You’re in with a chance to win two free flights to Croatia in June to accompany your yacht charter booking. All you have to do is sign up to our competition page HERE by 5 January and you be taking some

The RMS Rhone of the British Virgin Islands is one of the most talked-about places in travel guides for the area. The reason? It’s a century-old shipwreck with a fascinating history that also just happens to be an excellent site for diving and snorkelling. Rhone, BVI The warm azure waters surrounding the BVIs are home to a wide range of marine wildlife. Colorful fish naturally flock to shipwrecks to feed on algae and swim about, and the Rhone is no different. It makes for an incredible experie

Sailing in the eastern Mediterranean is a beautiful experience, and many people can’t wait to go there for their next bareboat charter. The logical question is where exactly to go? We’re often asked which is better, Greece or Turkey, so read on for a few interesting points to consider.   About Greece       Greece has stronger winds, creating the opportunity for some excellent, challenging sailing for those who want to make this part of their itinerary. The months of June to September ha