Life onshore is boring

Learn sailing basics from our free sailing guide for beginners.

If you’re interested in sailing but don’t have much experience on the water, it‘s enormously helpful to familiarise yourself with some nautical terms before going out to sea or starting a sailing course.

Basic sailing

Understanding basic sailing rules and terms is essential as you learn how to sail.

Set Sail

Learn basic sailing manoeuvres: tacking and jibing, to master the wind in the sails.

Before Sailing Away

Get to know the basics about crew roles, and planning an expedition at sea.

How to

Gain an understanding of the safety manoeuvres and techniques in extreme situations.

Download your sailing guide for free

While some people might think sailing is a highbrow activity, you will be surprised to find out how accessible it actually can be! You don’t need to own a boat to start sailing, because you can charter one at a reasonable price anytime. See it with your own eyes in our complete travel guides with itineraries and prices included!

Travel guides

Try to discover the world and remember that happiness is a way of travel, not a destination.

Travel guides

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12.03.2021

An amazing sailing week on Cote d'Azur

Côte d'Azur is an amazing part of the French Mediterranean coast from Cassis to Menton. This part of the French Riviera is part of the Provence Alpes - Cote d'Azur. The surroundings are mountainous, dominated by the Maritime Alps and the Massif des Maures. In the east the Maritime Alps overlook the sea and the coastline is drawn with high cliffs and beautiful small towns. However, on the Western part of Côte d'Azur you can find a flat coastline with distinctive red rocks. Well-known coastal towns are Toulon, Saint-Tropez, Antibes, Cannes, Nice, Monaco and Menton.

An unforgettable sailing adventure in the Saronic Gulf

Travel guides

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22.12.2020

An unforgettable sailing adventure in the Saronic Gulf

The Saronic Islands are the most accessible islands sailing from Athens. For one week at sea with your family and friends, you will have the opportunity to discover historical sites, authentic Greek life and visit some of the most amazing beaches and ports.