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To celebrate 20 years of LateSail, we are making a few changes. We are introducing Charter Advisers, powered by LateSail, to champion our team, the knowledgeable people that power everything we do. You may notice we start to look a little different as we want to share their fantastic customer service and combined 50 years of industry experience. You don’t just need to take our word for about how amazing they are – our excellent rating on Trustpilot says what our customers think.�

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 sailboat charter in the beautiful British Virgin Islands, you’ll find famous th

It’s easier than you think to recreate some of your favourite Greek dishes when sailing on a yacht charter. When stopping in a Greek port, marina or mooring in a small harbour, you will always find markets and small shops with fresh local produce where you can buy the ingredients you need. All of our operators’ boats come equipped with standard cooking equipment which make it easy to whip up your lunch or dinner. Here is our guide to the top meals to cook while on a sailing vacation in the

During May we are raising awareness of safety at sea on yacht charters and raising money for VISAR. VISAR is the British Virgin Islands Search and Rescue non-profit organisation dedicated to saving lives at sea. Since its formation, it has carried out over 1300 search and rescue missions. Our team are keen sailors and we understand just how important it is to have a service dedicated to protect people enjoying the waters around the BVIs, one of our most popular destinations. Search BVI

With over 10,000 miles of coastline to explore on a Greek yacht charter holiday, our bases are the perfect gateways to discover some of the globe’s most tranquil islands, hidden coves, beautiful beaches and delicious cuisine. Here, we take a look at each of our bases in Greece. Cyclades With over 200 islands to discover, a sailing holiday in the Cyclades is ideal for those looking for diversity, with island hopping being easy and line of sight navigation at its best. While the area is home to

Take a look at our top places to visit when considering a sailing holiday in the Med and plan your next adventure now! Amalfi Coast, Italy France With bases located on both the Atlantic and Mediterranean Oceans, the wonderfully vast landscapes and glorious, glamorous scenery make a yacht charter to France one of the most exciting experiences any sailor could have. South, enjoy the glitz and glamor of the French Riviera, where the local charm and opulent lifestyles mak

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 10,000 miles of

Imagine going on a sailing holiday where you can have every one of the most important ‘must haves’ ticked off. Sun, sea, history, culture, art, architecture, wonderful cuisine and excellent sailing conditions. It’s not possible, we hear you cry…but it is! On a yacht charter in Italy. This fascinating Mediterranean gem is quite literally like a world in one country and the diversity found between one end and the other is quite something. To the north, visitors can enjoy the romantic lands

Kyle 2018 was a fruitful year for me, a year of learning, new beginnings and discovery. A huge part of that was joining the LateSail team and being introduced to this wonderful community we find ourselves in. April 2018 was the first time I had ever stepped on a sailing boat, it was actually the first time I had stepped on boat full stop. I completed a five day RYA Competent Crew Course and became immediately hooked on everything sailing had to offer. The peace and tranquility at anchor and the

2018 has been a busy year for us here at LateSail and as we enter 2019, we’re excited to plan what we hope will be another successful one. One of the reasons that our team are able to help our customers plan the perfect sailing holiday is their hands on knowledge and experience in chartering and of the destinations that we have on offer. With that in mind, each member of the team is already busy planning their next sailing adventure and in true LateSail style, we thought we’d share our choi