Sailing Holidays
Swap patriotism for escapism
With just 6 months’ to go until one of the biggest sporting events in the UK’s history, many will already be planning their time off to ensure that not a single Olympic game is missed.
Grenada Sailing Festival promises action on sea and land
Festival fun starts this week as the Grenada Sailing Festival Camper & Nicholsons Racing Series opens on Friday at Port Louis Marina.
From vineyard to vineyard under sail
Vineyard touring with a difference – a journey from Rome to Nice, sailing from wine estate to wine estate on an exclusive Arblaster & Clarke Wine Cruise, aboard the stunning ‘Sea Cloud’.
Intrepid Travel launches sailing adventures in Europe and Asia
Intrepid Travel is opening up the world of sailing to solo travellers as well as couples and groups of friends, with the launch of sailing adventures in Croatia, Greece and Thailand that can be booked by the berth.
Learn a new skill while on holiday
Cheapflights.co.uk sets the trend for unique holidays where the goal is to learn a new skill while enjoying a break.
Last minute availability for half term sailing holiday in Antigua
Nonsuch Bay Resort in Antigua has nine more apartments opening in October ready for half term. Book now and take advantage of the resort's sailing activities and flexible childcare programme.
Star Clippers brings Costa Rica expert on board
Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers has announced that it will carry a guest lecturer, German-born Steffi Adels, on board Star Flyer for the ship’s forthcoming 2011/2012 Costa Rica season.
Tie the knot on a yacht like Zara Phillips
Zara Phillips and Mike Tindall tied the knot at a private ceremony in Edinburgh, but not before they celebrated in style with a pre-wedding cocktail party onboard the Royal Britannia yacht docked in Leith, Edinburgh.
Star Clippers offers ex-UK tall ship cruise
In 2012, as part of a maiden summer season of Baltic tall ship cruises, Star Clippers will offer a sailing from Southampton on the 170-passenger, full-rigged tall ship `Star Flyer’, the first time one of the Star Clippers’ tall ships has been in British waters since the ship’s launch in 1991.
Sail the Moorish Mediterranean with Star Clippers
Tall ship sailing specialist Star Clippers is offering two wonderful opportunities to explore the history of the Mediterranean this autumn, combining the romance of a voyage through the Balearic Islands and Andalucia to Morocco with a stay in a beautiful riad in Marrakech. A second option combines a mini-cruise with both Marrakech and two nights in historic Lisbon.
Mallorca’s Puerto Portals enjoys 25th anniversary celebrations
July sees the 25th anniversary celebrations of one of Mallorca’s most prestigious and renowned marinas – Puerto Portals.
ADTA Volvo Ocean Race Yacht debuts in Italy
Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) yesterday unveiled its Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing team’s state-of-the-art Volvo Open 70 racing yacht in Portofino, Northern Italy, as it charts a historic course to contest for top honours in the Volvo Ocean Race 2011/12.
The Isle of Wight Cowes Week Regatta 2011 - It’s more than just yachts
First held in 1826, the Cowes Week regatta is one of the world’s oldest and most respected sailing regattas.
'Moor, moor, moor' for super yachts at El Gouna & Taba Heights
El Gouna and Taba Heights, two luxurious resort towns on the Red Sea, are growing to provide the perfect mooring for yachts of all sizes.
Strait Sailing with the 2011 Gibraltar-Morocco Rally
For a chilled weekend away from the hurly-burly, exploring another coastline with old friends and new, it’s essential to pen the dates of the Gibraltar-Morocco Rally into the diary – Friday 24 to Monday 27 June. Dubbed 'the world's most sociable yacht rally' and now in its 11th year, the event departs from Ocean Village marina and offers a chance for non-racing sailors and motorboaters to get together on the water and cruise in company.