Procida, Italy: Amalfi Coast Sail
We often start our sail of the Amalfi Coast from beautiful Procida. It’s a small island in the Bay of Naples, easily reached by ferry from the Port of Naples; itself Continue Reading →
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Sailing north of the Arctic Circle: Lofoten Islands, Norway
To our surprise, most of the weather during our week at latitude 68* N was sunny and 60+F. Temperate, considering we were 3 degrees above the Arctic Circle. The Gulf Stream keeps the Continue Reading →
White Bay, Jost van Dyke, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Although Jost has only about 200 permanent residents including the living legend Sir Foxy, it draws many yachts to its ports: busy Great Harbor with Foxy’s restaurant, cozy Little Harbor with Continue Reading →
Beam Reach to Kata; 29th Annual Phuket, Thailand King’s Cup Regatta
The King’s Cup Race Committee never selects a course with a beam reach – too easy. None of the 64 Race Courses in the 29th Annual Phuket King’s Cup Regatta Course Continue Reading →
Phuket, Thailand, Phang Nga Bay
The large bay between Phuket and mainland Krabi, Thailand is chock full of beautiful island hideaways, spectacular geography featured in many films and always a secluded spot for a lunchtime Continue Reading →
Exumas, Bahamas Sample itinerary
There are different itinerary choices for most of our destinations, including the southern Exumas and outer islands. Here’s a recent itinerary that took us out to Conception Island and Calabash Bay Continue Reading →
Peter Island, British Virgin Islands, Caribbean
Peter Island, British Virgin Islands. To enjoy the amenities of the 5 star resort on the privately owned Peter Island, one must pay a high price for the lavish accommodations. Continue Reading →
Sardinia Sail and La Maddalena Archipelago, Italy
A couple of days in Olbia or the surrounding countryside is a nice way to acclimate before the week of sailing in northeast Sardinia. Especially if the meltemi is up! Continue Reading →
St. Martin & St. Barth Sailing Itinerary
The French islands of St. Barth and St. Martin have good winds, great food and many bays and coves to explore. The small capital town of Gustavia, St. Barth is Continue Reading →
Cane Garden Bay, BVI, Caribbean
On the north coast of Tortola lies one of its largest stretches of white sandy beach. Little bungalow hotels are sprinkled among the palms that rise up the hillside overlooking Continue Reading →