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Did you know? Even if you don’t know how to sail you can still take advantage of LateSail’s great prices and special last-minute offers. This is just another way that we make the joys of sailing accessible to each and every one. When exploring different destinations on our site, you’ll see individual special offers with certain yachts. Upon clicking on the offer you’ll see the charter details, where we explain boat specifications, the amount of discount you’ll receive and destination h

Even with the best of planning, every sailor has been caught in an unexpected gale or surprise thunderstorm. Bareboat chartering has the added element of a fairly unfamiliar boat to manage during bad weather. When sailing in any destination, preparation and caution are essential to dealing with difficult wind conditions. It’s always a good idea to practice reefing your mainsail, at the dock, once you pick up your chartered boat. Be sure to ask your operator about the boat’s reefing system, a

If you’ve just starting out in the world of bareboat chartering, it’s always best to visit places that offer easy sailing conditions and plenty of services. The Ionian Sea is well-known in the worldwide sailing community for these exact reasons. This makes it an excellent choice for beginners. Located directly south of the Adriatic Sea, the Ionian is bordered by southeast Italy, southern Albania, western Greece and of course the Mediterranean. The Greek Islands in this area are known as the