Category: Sailboats

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ARE YOU READY TO CHARTER A SAILBOAT? (SELF ASSESSMENT CHECKLIST)

SELF ASSESSMENT SAILING CHECKLIST Building toward your first bareboat charter requires that you recognize a critical distinction: certification is not necessarily the same as being “ready to book.” Charter companies assess both, and understanding their perspective before you submit a résumé saves you significant stress later. This sailing checklist breaks down the primary factors charter […]

Which is better? A catamaran or a monohull I’m often asked by my students why one would choose to learn to sail monohull or catamaran for their adventures. The simple answer is: There is no simple answer — it depends on a lot of things, perhaps the most important one is your preference. “Yeah, well, […]

Catamaran vs Monohull – Which is Better?

Refitting a Charter Catamaran!

Bringing the Cat Back – Repairs and Refitting in Croatia On September 21st 2019, the charter company turned Nautilus Sailing’s new (new to us!) catamaran, over. Buying a charter catamaran requires some work before leaving to cross an ocean. Captains Ben and TJ. landed in Split and arrived at the Trogir marina that afternoon, with […]

So you love to surf, do you? Or perhaps scuba-diving is more your thing. No? How about swimming with dolphins and sea lions, diving off cliffs, rock climbing, paddle-boarding, or kiteboarding? If any of these adventure activities catches your fancy, then you’re in luck. We’ve got just the thing for you: Learn sailing. Say what? […]