Yacht & Yarn

Organizing your Charter Trip in Eight Steps

I have been organizing single- and multi-boat charter trips for some years now and have travelled with people that have been doing this for over 30 years. For newcomers and experienced people alike, I figured I would share my knowledge in this post.

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Three Easy Ways to share your Sailing Trips

Finding content about people cruising the world has never been easier. Whether you look on YouTube or Social Media, you will find videos, blogs, routes and pictures there. And as you are sailing as well, you probably want to share your adventures with the world, too. So let me give you some advice on the three easiest ways to get started!

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The Equipment Roundup

So your first trip is around the corner, but you have no idea what you will need? We have all been there once! In fact, with limited area for your belongings on yachts and airline limitations, the question never gets old. So it is time for a post on the topic.

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No Bullshit, Just Sailing: Erik Aanderaa

If you have not heard about Erik Aanderaa yet, you have probably missed out on some of the best sailing videos on YouTube. With every clip, Erik offers a pure look into what sailing is like. Not even bad weather can stop him from exploring the cold North Sea. In addition, he does all of this single-handedly. His motto and the name of his YouTube channel: “No Bullshit, Just Sailing”. And he delivers.

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The Most Amazing Stories in Sailing

People have been sailing around the globe for hundreds of years - as a job. Recreational sailing, especially to the extent people do it today, is not that old. Nevertheless, it is full of inspirational tales of great adventurers. And there are many different takes as well, from travelling the world over facing terrifying storms to being caught in a life raft.

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