If you have a dog, it’s lovely to have him/her with you lying in the sun, jumping into the water together and playing catch. But things may not be this easy – for you and your little friend. Only with good planning and empathy, you can turn the experience into a wonderful memory.
The dinghy is a sweetheart. It’s your ticket to adventure, it’s a family car, it’s a taxi, it’s an ambulance. And it deserves the care and attention you’d give to any of these vehicles if you were driving one.
Country – specific legislations, necessary qualifications and the charter operator’s part through the process… All the basics are in this seven - step checklist.
Even if you’re an experienced sailor, this is a question you might want to ask yourself every now and then. Costs, privacy, security and the advantages of having a local skipper are all factors you would consider before you make your decision. Here’s a quick evaluation you can check out in case you might want to take a different course this time.
It can be a much welcomed breeze in the summer heat and give you clear skies. But it can also make the sea so rough that you might need to change course or wait for it to die down. Here are both sides to the coin.
If a cozy sailing holiday is what you’ve been longing for, you might include a catamaran in your plans. With their ease of handling and comfort, catamarans represent the Mediterranean style onboard. Catamarans have countless advantages. And, what about their disadvantages? Well, those are of their owner’s concern, so if you’re renting a catamaran, you’re only there to enjoy it!
When you talk about boats, many people still imagine a man on the helm, and a beautiful woman next to him, gazing in the distance. But, actually there are so many women buying their own boats, renting yachts ‘girl-to-girl’ to cruise the seas by themselves… Don’t you also think it’s high time to take over the helm? Here are some of the inspiring sailor women of the past and present…
Although the calendars say we’re still in winter, spring is actually just a week away. It’s time to get in the grove and plan your sailing holiday! No need to wait for the summer to leave the winter blues behind. As you return from your ‘spring sailing break’ in a springy mood, those waiting for a summer vacation will be surprised to see your smiles.
If you have never taken a sea holiday, you might also be affected by prejudices about a vacation on the boat. But no worries, you can just get rid of all those misconceptions by renting a boat via GotoSailing.com and taking the vacation of your dreams.
The sailing sport suffers massively from the corona virus and not only boat holidays have to be postponed. What remains is the anticipation of the time afterwards. Museums and art galleries are also closed. At the moment it is impossible to travel, and many follow the order to stay at home... Fortunately, we live in the digital age, and modern day curators are now opening the doors of their museums online.
A sailor is a sailor everywhere and at all times. Even if she has to live on land, the sea is always on her mind. We know it from ourselves that the best remedy for a sailor away from the sea is to read about the sea, watch sea movies and dream about sailing…
These days we are all in a sea of uncertainty, not knowing which way to swim. Until we can feel free again, most of us are isolated at home, and practicing social distance whenever we are out. In the modern world where we have long become control freaks, it’s like the ground is slipping away from under our feet, which results in an imbalance in our mood and emotions. Anxiety and fear seem to be the common feelings throughout the world these days.