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Is it better to buy or rent a boat?

Bareboats, Sailor's Stuff, Life Aboard

Is it better to buy or rent a boat?

If your research has led you to this article, it means you love to be on a boat. In fact, you probably have already began dreaming about owning a boat. Surely this is a big and costly decision, so it is better to think thoroughly about it. You may consult to your friends but be prepared to get confused because everyone will suggest something different. Some may say “the best boat is a rental boat” while others may argue “for the love of a boat, not haggle about the price, just buy the boat”. Depending on the perspective, both suggestions seem reasonable, don’t you think? What matters on deciding are your conditions and your life. For the right decision, let’s think about all the pros and cons.

Jan 30, 2021
Covid-19 Free Boat Holiday Guide: Where can you travel in Europe? What are the travel conditions, especially without quarantine? Where Is It Safe?

Destination

Covid-19 Free Boat Holiday Guide: Where can you travel in Europe? What are the travel conditions, especially without quarantine? Where Is It Safe?

We definitely deserve a good holiday. The best option to get rid of the effects of claustrophobic life that has been going on for more than a year is undoubtedly a yacht holiday. Fortunately, the borders started to re-open with the spread of vaccination. Sea symbolizing freedom is the best option for regeneration.

May 25, 2021
Sailing with a Young Crew

Life Aboard

Sailing with a Young Crew

Ready to set sail for a safe and fun holiday with kids? Parents often worry that children will feel restricted in the limited area onboard, be unhappy, and ruin everyone’s holiday. The truth is, however, children love being on the boat! No matter what their age is, what an adult sees as the ‘little space’ onboard is actually a playground for kids, with a vast garden which is the sea. Children naturally fit into an active holiday on the boat, you only need to take the safety precautions and be prepared for the kids’ needs.

Jun 28, 2021
You don’t have a sailing license?

Bareboats

You don’t have a sailing license?

That’s great! Even if you have no license and no experience on the sea, you can still rent a Nicols boat and enjoy the inland waterways of France. Everyone can sail a Nicols boat with a short training given on the day they start the trip. These boats are famous for their simplicity and maneuverability, plus they have everything you would ask for in a luxury boat. And don’t forget that you’re not alone: about 80 percent of all boat renters on the French waterways are non-licensed people like you! Rest assured that you’ll have your first experience as a captain in a very safe way…

Jul 8, 2021
Rent a sailing yacht, motor boat or catamaran for the best prices online

Bareboats

Rent a sailing yacht, motor boat or catamaran for the best prices online

Yacht Charter / Boat Rental Has Never Been This Easy! The world's simplest boat rental platform is GotoSailing.com. Let's explain how...

Aug 1, 2021
10 Questions to Ask When Chartering a Skippered Sailing Holiday

Life Aboard

10 Questions to Ask When Chartering a Skippered Sailing Holiday

You definitely do not need a skipper’s license when renting a boat for your sailing holiday. By the way, even if you have a skipper’s license, you may want to go ahead and hire a local skipper to give you a hand and help you out on the yacht. Once you get a taste of sailing, you cannot give it up. Being a skipper on a yacht comes with a lot of responsibilities: steering, sailing, anchoring, berthing, ensuring the safety of the crew on the boat, perhaps determining the route in an unfamiliar sailing area...

Aug 26, 2021
Additional Expenses for Boat Rental

Life Aboard

Additional Expenses for Boat Rental

You may always have other expenses during your sea vacation besides the boat rental fee. Some of these are compulsory but some are optional to make your holiday more enjoyable and more comfortable. One of the most important features that GotoSailing.com offers in addition to her rich boat portfolio, is that you will not face surprise costs.

Sep 18, 2021
Check List for First Time Sailors

Bareboats, Destination, Sailor's Stuff

Check List for First Time Sailors

You've finally organized the boat holiday you've been dreaming of for years. Your route is set, your crew is ready, everyone is very excited… Since you will be on the boat for the first time, and, you have great expectations.

Oct 3, 2021
Fun Sailing Superstitions

Sailor's Stuff

Fun Sailing Superstitions

Superstitions are with us everywhere in life. Although its effect has diminished, it has not disappeared. What do we lose if we step on the boat with the right foot instead of the left? We'll just take an easy precaution! Every culture has its own superstitions, but most maritime beliefs are universal. Because maritime is universal in nature; like superstitions, their legends also share common terms such as etiquette and basic rules.

Nov 1, 2021
Is Sailing Safe?

Sailor's Stuff, Life Aboard

Is Sailing Safe?

Although there are many types of accidents that can happen to you at sea, the most common ones can be prevented by following the safety rules. And you should keep in mind that going on a boat trip is always much safer than getting in a car. If we do not give up on getting into the car, why should we give up a pleasant holiday in the vast blue? Of course, provided that we know the problems we may encounter and take the necessary precautions...

Nov 23, 2021
Boat Trends in 2022

Bareboats, Sailor's Stuff

Boat Trends in 2022

The fact that boat shows could not be held for almost two years (due to the pandemic) upset our industry's professionals and yacht enthusiasts like everyone else. Finally, we were able to visit the fair with peace of mind this autumn and we realized that we missed it a lot. The Cannes Yachting Festival on 7-12 September, the Southampton Boat Show on 10-19 September and the Genoa Boat Show on 16-21 September were held with enthusiasm. The stands at all fairs were full of the excitement of meeting again and of course the most beautiful boats of the 2021-22 season. Let's take a look at the prominent models together.

Nov 8, 2021
Autumn in Croatia

Destination

Autumn in Croatia

Autumn offers surprising things, and one of them is sailing! Many associate the sea only with summer, neglecting other seasons, especially autumn. Sailing in Croatia in autumn is truly magical.

Dec 1, 2021
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