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If you’re interested in spending your holiday on a yacht, you may have seen the term ‘flotilla’ pop up here and there. When new to the world of yachting there are quite a few new concepts to grasp, such as ‘bareboat’ and ‘skippered’; flotillas are just another option you’ll want to investigate to see if it’s right for you and your group.   A flotilla is essentially a group of chartered yachts that sail together on the same route. The fleet is guided by a lead yacht and crew on

Italy is a country of history, colour, food, fantastic sailing waters and islands. From the northernmost Tuscan Archipelago, down to the beautiful Sicilian landscapes and volcanic islands, there are so many places to explore when on an Italian yacht charter. Whether you’re looking for a catamaran for a getaway with friends or a monohull for a family trip, there is something for everyone when sailing in Italy. Maria Soleil, Senior Marketing Executive Tuscan Archipelago Legend has it that the

From the stylish and sunny coves of the Balearic Islands, to the family-friendly flotillas in the Greek Ionian, there’s something different to suit every taste and level of experience – from keen sailors to those who are new to the water.  We’ve included some popular destinations such as Croatia, as well as some lesser known gems, like the Aeolian Islands. To inspire your travels for this year and into the new decade, read on. Maria Soleil, Senior Marketing Executive Mallorca,

We’re usually focused on sharing amazing charter offers, destination and sailing guides here at LateSail, but we also love a good maritime yarn. For some Halloween fun we thought we would share five spooky nautical mysteries including the supposed tale of the haunted LateSail UK offices!     Maria Soleil, Senior Marketing Executive Mary Celeste What happened to Mary Celeste is a famous maritime mystery Captain Benjamin Briggs boarded the Mary Celeste along with his wife

Looking for a bit of guidance on which 40ft+ monohulls to charter? New to the market in 2018, the Dufour 430 Grand Large and Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 are commonly found on Mediterranean charters. Both boats are ideal for hosting families and are well equipped with all the things you’d need for a sailing holiday. Read through our comparison to learn a bit more about each yacht. Kyle, Yacht Charter Assistant Dufour 430 Grand Large The Dufour 430 Grand Large, which first came off the production

Croatian cuisine is built around the fantastic local produce that is so abundant in the hills, countryside and Adriatic coastline of the country. When on a charter in Croatia you can put together a delicious meal in the galley using simple ingredients such as fresh fish, Istrian truffles and extra virgin olive oil. Serve it up with a glass of local wine and you won’t need to venture ashore every night in search of somewhere to eat. Here is our guide to the top meals to cook while on a sailing

On 31 July 1970 Royal Navy sailors were sombre as they were given their last tot of rum, ending the naval tradition that had been in place for around 300 years. We wanted to celebrate this anniversary by sharing our favourite rum cocktails with you, and by recommending some bars where you can try these classics on your next Caribbean bareboat yacht charter. The Painkiller – British Virgin Islands If you’re on a yacht charter in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, you’ll find famous the P

With thousands of people taking yacht charters in the Mediterranean and Caribbean every year, it is more important than ever to be aware of how to travel and sail sustainably. We were inspired to write these tips for sustainable sailing after following Plastic Free July. It is a global movement encouraging people to reduce their use of single-use plastics and be more mindful of how their actions affect the environment. 1. Sail! Don’t use the engine if you can avoid it Do what your boat was de

Lynn, Yacht Charter Sales Consultant The Jeanneau Sun Loft 47 is a ‘monocat’ essentially taking all of the deck space and the larger number of berths from a catamaran, and sticking that onto a monohull.  The idea of this is to bring all of the positives of catamaran cruising at a cheaper cost. Despite this, the Sun Loft maintains a luxury feel.  I went to Marseille to experience this new yacht designed for group cabin charters.  Arriving in Marseille We landed at Marseille Prov

We always get asked about which sailing licenses you need when embarking on a yacht charter or boat rental. Generally, most operators in the 60+ destinations we work in just require evidence that you can manoeuvre the boat, sail on short passages and have basic navigation and safety knowledge. The easiest way to show this is to have a certification. We recommend double checking with the operator in the country of choice before booking if you’re in doubt. If you have any questions, our team of