An honest guide to deciding whether a Caribbean sailing holiday is the right winter escape for you.
Is a Caribbean Sailing Holiday Right for You?
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First Class Sailing
What It’s Really Like on a Caribbean Sailing Holiday
A behind-the-scenes look at daily life on a Caribbean sailing holiday, from hands-on sailing to relaxed evenings at anchor.
Why a Caribbean Sailing Holiday Beats a Beach Resort in Winter
A Caribbean sailing holiday offers a very different winter escape from a beach resort, combining real sailing, island hopping and warm trade winds
Yachtmaster Ocean Navigation: A Sailor’s Celestial Experience
A sailor’s reflection on returning to celestial navigation through Yachtmaster Ocean theory and practical sextant sailing after years of offshore experience.
Hitchhiker’s Guide Norwegian Fjords: Slartibartfast Was Right
Slartibartfast was right all along. The Norwegian fjords really do feel like a work of cosmic design — especially when experienced by sail.
RYA Exam Fees for 2026: An Overview of the Latest Changes
The RYA has confirmed updated exam fees for 2026 across the Yachtmaster scheme, SRC and commercial endorsements. Here’s a clear summary of what’s changed.
Classroom navigation courses vs online navigation courses
Classroom navigation courses vs online navigation courses is part of a much wider learning debate. This guide explores the strengths and limits of both formats across education and explains how those differences apply to RYA navigation theory, from Day Skipper to Yachtmaster Ocean.
ARC Rally vs RORC Round Britain and Ireland Race: Two Offshore Adventures, Two Very Different Challenges
Warm trade winds or North Atlantic grit? The ARC and RORC Round Britain & Ireland Race couldn’t be more different. This guide compares both offshore challenges side-by-side and explains how to join our crews for 2026 — whether your dream is Caribbean landfall or a tough racing campaign.