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We know it can be difficult to understand the technicalities of boat specifications when you are choosing your yacht charter. One of the questions we get asked the most from customers booking a bareboat yacht charter is, what is the difference between sailing a catamaran and a monohull? Many people want to choose the yacht which offers the most pleasurable voyage, but luckily both offer a fantastic experience. Let’s take a quick look at the main differences. Moving around on board Catamarans

The island itself is visually very different than the rest of the Virgin Islands, a flat island comprised of limestone and corals, it does not feature the rolling green mountains that characterize the other islands. It features 11 miles of white sand beaches, which some say are the most beautiful in all the Virgin Islands. It’s vast reef, spanning 10 miles to the southeast, is home to hundreds of shipwrecks, providing plenty of great scuba and snorkel opportunities.     As far as getting to

If you crave cruise ship-style adventure but don’t want to feel trapped with hoards of passengers on the tourist trail, then a cabin charter might be just the thing you are looking for. A luxury crewed charter trip that gives you the chance to relax while someone else takes the helm. What is a cabin charter? You can book a cabin for one or two people on a fully crewed yacht, which is typically a catamaran. You’ll be sharing with other couples who have the other cabins and this means you won

When packing for your charter, packing light is the name of the game. Storage on sailing yachts is limited, so bringing just the necessities is encouraged. Sailing essentials The necessities: -First thing’s first, soft-sided luggage like a backpack or duffle bag is a must. Hard luggage is difficult to fit in closets and cabinets. – Sunblock, oil free is best, especially if you are reapplying a lot, and water resistant as you’ll be spending lots of time in the sea! Apply Insect repellent on

Years ago, a cousin and her then-new husband set out on the ultimate honeymoon: sailing the 35-foot boat they lived on near New Orleans to New Zealand. The Panama Canal, the wild beauty of the Pacific, the moonrise as their companion. It was a dream realised. But a few days after mooring in Hiva Oa, after the long passage from Panama, they set out to start exploring…and she became tremendously ill. After that point, she would spend at least the first day of every passage being sick, but chose

If you’ve been on a crewed or cabin yacht charter, then you’ve probably become as addicted to sailing as the team at LateSail! Although you’ll have first-hand experience of a great sailing vacation, you could challenge yourself a little further by becoming your own captain and booking a bareboat charter. You’ll need some formal learning and practise, but then you can charter your own boat and enjoy a totally private sailing experience. Here are the top five reasons why bareboating is so

If you want to discover the Dalmatian coast, 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, Solta I recommend st

When we’re not busy in the office trying to find you the very best deals, we’re hard at work checking out the destinations we have on offer. There’s nothing better than first-hand experience, so we try to go sailing as much as possible so we can offer you the best advice.   I recently chartered in St Martin, in the Caribbean, on a Catana 47 with my young family. Below is my sailing itinerary for the week and recommendations for a stress-free charter with children. It’s the perfect start

To win one of our exclusive LateSail T-shirts, beautifully modelled by Dave below, all you have to do is share your favourite sailing photos with us on Instagram using the hashtag #LateSail. Each week we’ll regram our top pics on our Instagram account, choose a winner, and send the lucky photographer a fab T-shirt. If your account is private, don’t forget to follow us first @LateSail otherwise your photographic gems will go unseen by us. Snap away sailors! 2016-05-31 10:09:00.000

Looking for a relaxing vacation that won’t break the bank? Chartering in the Caribbean during low season is the perfect answer. Escape the crowds and  peak season pricing, and enjoy the beauty of the Caribbean islands during their quieter months, generally June through October. Charter companies will often offer great deals during this time, such as 10 nights for the price of 7. You will get a bargain on your charter, and get to enjoy the beaches, bars, and snorkel sites with limited crowds.