Sailing Vacations FAQ Archives

10 Best Boat Drinks

August 13, 2021/by Grant Headifen

Mixologist or not, you can make your sailing vacation a cut above the rest by mixing a few yummy drinks for your crew. You can even use your imagination once you start to realize what goes with what.

Buying a boat to put in yacht charter

January 21, 2021/by Grant Headifen

Charter companies provide opportunities for you to sail extensively and get paid while you do it (reducing the cost of ownership). Buying a boat to put in yacht charter service can be a great way to achieve your sailing goals.

How to be a good skipper or crew member on a sailing vacation

June 17, 2020/by Grant Headifen

This article was specifically written by Grant Headifen, Director of Education for NauticEd for Yacht charter skippers and crewmembers who are going on a sailing vacation. Grant has lead dozens (and dozens) of sailing trips all over the world. He’s seen the good, the bad, and the ugly. This article is linked to from the […]

British Virgin Islands Interactive Maps and Chart Briefing

February 19, 2020/by Grant Headifen

The interactive maps are kept current and the British Virgin Islands Interactive Maps and Chart Briefing for yacht charterers gives a good round-up of information and what to expect down there when you go.

Top 10 Sailing Yacht Charter Destinations for 2020

February 4, 2020/by Grant Headifen

NauticEd’s Pick of the Top 10 Sailing Yacht Charter Destinations for 2020 (not listed in any particular order) Aeolians, Sicily Puerto Rico The Grenadines Malta Thailand Seychelles Australia Greece (Saronic) Croatia Antigua BVI (yes it is #11 just because no list is complete without the BVI so we had to add this) Did you know […]

Winter Sailing Goals

December 7, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Although there may be snow on the ground and the sailing season over for many – there’s plenty of sailing to be had this winter. Stuck inside—check off some sailing goals; better yet, head someplace warm to continue your on the water training or take a sailing vacation. Below are some Winter Sailing Goals: 1) […]

Top 10 Apps for Planning a Sailing Vacation with Friends

June 4, 2019/by Grant Headifen

So, you’ve decided you want to take a sailing vacation with friends and/or family. Fantastic idea! You’re already guaranteed to have an awesome holiday. NauticEd can help find the perfect yacht for you in your desired location and can provide expert advice as to which boat/destination best suits your vacation style and desires. But making […]

Mediterranean Sailing License and Dream Yacht Charter

February 21, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Thinking about a Sailing Vacation in the Mediterranean? Dream Yacht Charter company has the largest number of yacht charter base locations throughout the Mediterranean and consequently has one of the largest fleets of sailing boats in the Mediterranean. Every base location accepts the NauticEd Sailing License and Credentials (SLC™) as a valid sailing license for […]

Bareboat Chartering: What is a sleep-aboard and do I need one?

February 6, 2019/by Grant Headifen

A sleep-aboard means that you sleep on the board the boat the night before your charter begins. Basically, the boat becomes your hotel for the night. Many charters start at 6 pm, particularly in the Mediterranean and many in the Caribbean. This means that you automatically sleep on board the boat in the marina the […]

Does my charter need to be exactly a week long?

January 27, 2019/by Grant Headifen

Does it have to start and end on Saturday? (Charter v. To rent a boat for an extended period of time on a gorgeous sailing vacation with friends and family and have the time of your life. And want to do it over and over again.) (definition embellished by author) The answer to the question […]