Latesail Blog

If you are wondering whether to sail the Mediterranean or the Adriatic this year, we’ve put together a guide to help you choose between the Greek or Croatian islands. We’re here with all the travel information, marina costs, sailing conditions, best time to sail and recommended local cuisine to help you make that important decision. Getting to Greece and Croatia There are 2,000 Greek islands split into five groups, the Ionian, Dodecanese, Cyclades, Saronic and Sporades with 10,00

If you want to discover the Dalmatian coast on a yacht charter, it can be really time-consuming researching your dream trip. Luckily, we’ve taken away this hassle by designing a charter based on Dave’s recent trip, which shows off the best of Croatia’s thousands of islands. You can enjoy the sail yourself or sit back and relax by hiring a skipper who can take the helm, act as a handy guide and point out hidden gems and great places to eat. Day one –  Seget Donji, Trogir, to Maslinica, S

It can be difficult to choose between yachts so we’ve put together a little comparison blog to help you select the one that is most right for you. The Bali 4.5 It offers a great sail if you want to try something new and will certainly make a statement when you enter a port, you will be sailing in style! You can also trust in the Catana experience in terms of construction and performance. The Bali 4.5 The yacht’s fresh design boasts a large lounge area with traditional catamaran aft cockpit a

Croatia’s Adriatic Coastline has achieved well renowned fame for its beautiful sailing conditions. It features thousands of islands to explore as well as safe anchorages and harbours. There are also a good number of on-land attractions including Dubrovnik with its medieval walls and the cosmopolitan city of Split. Like any coastal nation Croatia has different sailing regions, each offering varied attractions according to your taste and preferences. As you chart your journey it’s always great

Knowing a little of the language (even if it’s very little) is a great way to connect with the locals and really give you a feel for the culture. You may not become fluent during a week-long cruise but it never hurts to be able to say good morning to a fellow sailor, greet the restaurant host or attempt to order a drink. Most people truly appreciate the effort, and it usually feels better than just blurting out what you need in English. Then of course, there may be instances in which no one s

One of the best ways to experience the culture of the Caribbean is to sample the local cuisine. Each country has its own special dishes and interpretation of available ingredients, and tasting your way through the islands is a great way to understand the intricate fusion of nationalities, spices and customs that are quintessentially Caribbean.     Caribbean cuisine has African, East Indian, Chinese, Native American, Arabic and European influences, resulting in an explosion of flavors. You wil

The BVIs are a natural paradise of crystalline waters, home to a wealth of colorful fish and fascinating marine life. Snorkeling is definitely on the menu for those of us who want to experience the Caribbean to the fullest; there’s nothing quite like the quiet, peaceful sensation of slipping into warm waters and seeing what the world looks like below the surface. If you’re wondering where to go to get the best underwater views in the BVIs, read on for our top snorkel spots. Best of all, many

  Sailing is one of those instances when you are completely at the mercy of the weather. As any experienced sea dog can tell you, it’s important to plan your trip carefully according to nature’s whims at each time of year. This is especially true in Thailand, where the wet and dry seasons are very pronounced. Thailand’s coastal regions have what are known as the Northeast Monsoon (or dry season) and Southwest Monsoon (or rainy season). The Northeast Monsoon runs from the beginning of Nov

Just a short hop on the Florida coast and you will find the sub-tropical temperatures of the Bahamas and the spectacular Abaco island chain. Explore the cays and islands which stretch across the Sea of Abaco for 120 miles. Relax in all-inclusive luxury with a by the cabin cruise, attended by your own personal crew, or design your own itinerary with a bareboat charter.     Bahamas 7 day itinerary Day 1: Marsh Harbour to Man-O-War Cay Day 2: Man-O-War Cay to Great Guana Cay Day 3: Great Guana C

If you are looking for a sailing holiday with massive savings, you need look no further than our dedicated one way yacht charter website –  www.sailoneway.com   Massive savings. Once a charter company knows that a yacht needs to be moved from A to B by a particular timescale, they are set to lose money hiring a professional skipper if they cannot sell it as a one way trip. So the answer is to offer a massive discount to you, the charterer. Everyone’s a winner. Be a little flexible. Each o