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Chartering out of Fethiye in June this year for one week - it's a blokes trip on a Bav 51. Not sailed in Turkey before (other than dinghies 25+ years ago). We like a mixture of good restaurants/bars and picturesque quieter overnight anchorages. Don't mind long day sails/motoring to get to the...

I did my ICC back in 2017 in Croatia - I already had Day Skipper 1989 and Yacht Master 1994 theory but thought I needed the ICC for med charters. My ICC was done through Activity Yachting (recommended) who provided a UK MCA verified ICC through a Canadian operator. Now my ICC has run out and I...

Steinlager 2 crossed the line in Southampton Water giving the late great Sir Peter Blake a clean sweep win for each leg of the Whitbread Round the World Race. I was out there watching them cross the line and Grant Dalton on Fischer & Paykel who came in a couple of hours later.

I am part of a delivery trip from the top end of Croatia down to Corfu next month. The current thinking is to leave southern Croatia and head straight for Corfu (weather permitting) with one night at sea expected. Has anyone stopped off in Albania? Just thinking about places to run to if a...

....at the end of the week to inspect the boat below the waterline? First time for us 10 days ago in Split. I can understand why they do it and it's both sensible and reassuring for the next charterer - anyone else experienced this?

Chartering out of Split on Sat 22nd and heading out to the Islands and weather dependant hopefully the following: Milna Palmizana Korcula Komica Maslinca It's a lads trip so sharing expenses means we can tie up in a Marina each night. Question is do we have to book any berths at this time of...

There is the possibility of a late Sept/early October one week trip - this is a lads trip (no wives or kids). Prefer scenic over loud/party islands. Don't mind some more challenging sails either. So which island chain is the preferred for such a charter?

Sir Peter Blake. A dreadful loss. Signed pic of crossing the line in Southampton 1990 to win all 6 legs of the Whitbread - I took the pic and he signed it on the Hamble a week or so later.

Saw this on Netflix last night and was an enjoyable watch Here's the Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=04z3dS6P60g

Any pointers please for holiday insurance which will cover Flotilla sailing hols with flights etc

For a family of four (two kids) in late July. Found an old Elan 31 for about £850 plus flights to either Zadar or Split. Anyone any experience of companies in this area. Price needs to be keen!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epz6BBZm__0&feature=player_embedded Superb!

How many different yachts have you sailed (not just been on). My list goes in no particular order with a varied mix: MG Spring 25, 27, 346 (335) Fisher 25, 34, 37, 46 Sigma 38 Gibsea 84 Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 First 405, 38s5, 41s5, 42s7, 45f5, Class Europe Ancasta 50 Vancouver 28, 32, 34, 34...

Long time since I raced round think 1994 was last time - best one was in 1990 as mast man on the following (pic taken shortly after the Needles) - 6th monohull round in 6hrs45mins iirc. Have fun and be safe everyone:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=leq_nxsqWvE "When I said "trim the main" I didn't mean it's size!!" - Check about 15 secs in!

Big Red aka Steinlager crossing the finish line of the Whitbread in 1990 - the bowman has just fired the kite from the pole end and the late great Sir Peter Blake helming (who signed this a few weeks later) has both his hands in the air having won every leg and sailed more miles than any other...

Two for me: 1. Delivering a large Dutch motorsailer from Monaco to Venice - 2nd night at sea and am on watch motoring in flat calm with radar on 4 mile zone alarm sat in the doghouse when I see a large red light out of the corner of my left eye - panic - as not seen any ships/yachts/fishing...

As a monohull sailer of many racing/cruiser racer and cruising boats I always viewed cruising catamarans as a compromise - poor to windward, potential to pitch pole in big seas, narrow hulls affecting accomodation etc. Now not all multihulls are the same but one cat that overcame all of those...

Mrs Mad has decided to take part in the Great North Swim and I thought it would be a great opportunity to charter a boat that weekend in June. Other than the large charter firms does anyone know a company or person offering a 27 to 32 footer for charter on the lake?