Category "sailing"

What’s different when airbnb'ing in a boat?

I've recently discovered Airbnb, and I'd like to repeat the experience this summer. I've seen a quite special Airbnb: in a sailboat, docked in a small harbour

Crossing sea border between Poland and Sweden

I'm going to rent a sail boat in Poland this summer to go to Sweden (Gotland island) and back to Poland. I and all crew have Schengen visas. Both of these count

Travel from Europe to Latin-America by boat in November

I am planning a trip to Chile and live in The Netherlands. I would love to cross the ocean by boat instead of flying there. I already checked the option to go b

Where can I rent a sailing boat at Orava lake?

Orava lake, Slovakia is relatively close to a Polish border and I would like to go sailing there. However, I cannot find any place to rent a boat there and I do

Is the port in Vladivostok ice-free all year round?

Is it possible to sail into Vladivostok all year round? One source in Wikipedia about Vladivostok says: The port is ice-free all year round Another sourc

What is the easiest and safest sailboat type and size for cruising and ocean crossing for a crew of two? [closed]

I am researching the type and size of sailboat that would allow me and my wife to, one day, cruise and cross the ocean. I saw many different

Transiting through America then returning by boat [closed]

I'm going to be transiting through America (not leaving the airport) and heading to Guadeloupe in December, then sailing on a friend's boat an

Can a yacht anchor in USA waters without the crew having visas?

If a sailing boat is on passage in international waters near US territory, can it anchor overnight within territorial waters for eg shelter/rest/repairs or what

What are my food supply options sailing the Cyclades?

We are going on a two week sailing trip through the Cyclades, and I was told that we have to stow all the foodstuff we will need for those two weeks on depature

Is there any place I can ride an America’s Cup class hydrofoil catamaran (AC75 type?)

Where, if anywhere, can I get a ride an America’s Cup class hydrofoil catamaran (AC75 type?) Edit: Oops, yes I meant the AC50 type.

Ocean Travel By Sail [closed]

When looking to get into sailing, what is a good (or a few good) sailboat options for someone who would probably have a trip of 2 weeks max? P

If I wanted to circumnavigate the world by water (boat) what is the shortest total distance around?

I'm looking for the total number of meters you would have to travel around the world if the entire voyage was on water. Thru canals counts, as well as any water

North Sea to Black Sea by own yacht [closed]

Is it possible to sail from the North Sea to the Black Sea without lowering the mast? How far could I get before having the mast lowered ? Wh

How can I book a space on a sailing boat?

I have read that it's possible to 'hitch' a ride with sailboats and freight ships. But I haven't been able to find any sites that offer the sailing option. Wher

How can I view the shortest distance between two islands? [closed]

I wonder whether there exists a convenient way to view the shortest distance between two islands. For example, can some of the commonly used o