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NAUTICED SAILING VACATIONS
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Sailing Vacation Blog & Yacht Charter Resources
Plan the Perfect Sailing Vacation. The team at NauticEd has been to just about every destination out there. Check out our blogs and podcasts listed below and be inspired by some of our favorite destinations!
We are Expert Global Yacht Charter Agents – when you book a sailing vacation through NauticEd, we don’t charge you a fee – we often save you money since we can compare prices from all yacht charter companies. AND, we can give you advice on which destination or charter company will suit your needs best. To inquire about a sailing vacation or charter, start here >
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Flotillas
NauticEd hosts a variety of family friendly flotillas throughout the year. These are causal flotillas without a ’theme.’ We’re laid-back and run our flotillas that way. We like to offer a variety of activities both on the water and on the land. Experienced skippers, new sailors, or non-sailors welcome. By the cabin or by the boat. Bareboat or skippered. Catamaran or monohull. Come join us!
Caribbean
The Caribbean’s sailing season is Oct/Nov through May – perfect for the holidays as well as winter and spring breaks with kiddos!
Podcasts:
Bahamas / Exumas and benefits of hiring a captain – Podcast
Caribbean Blogs:
Mediterranean
The Mediterranean’s sailing charter season is June through October. The ‘Med’ is one the world’s ultimate sailing destinations!
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Europe
Northern Europe is more a summer sailing destination for most people, whereas the Canary Islands is great winter destination (Nov – March).
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Americas
The Americas include fantastic winter sailing destinations for those in the U.S. – typically November through May.
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Pacific
The Pacific offers a wide range of sailing options! French Polynesia is a great summer destination (May through early Sept), while Mexico and California offer extended sailing seasons.
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Asia
Asian destinations such as Thailand are excellent winter sailing destinations – December through March.
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NauticEd’s team includes full-service yacht charter agents ready to assist you when planning a sailing vacation anywhere in the world. Our services include bareboat or skippered charters, catamarans and monohulls, sailing yachts, motor yachts, and gulets.
We don’t charge a fee – actually, we probably will save you money because of our extended search capabilities. To inquire about a sailing vacation or charter, start here >.
Education
Beginner to Advanced Courses ›
Online, at home, in your own time – NauticEd’s selection of over 20 multimedia theory learning courses integrate perfectly with on-the-water practical teaching to make you a confident and competent sailor.
Take a sailing vacation and charter boats worldwide. Gain the knowledge, training, experience, proper certification, and licensure for multi day and near coastal sailing adventures. View Bareboat Courses ›
Licensing
Get your International Sailing License ›
NauticEd is the only government and US Coast Guard recognized sailing body in the USA, providing you with the licensing you need to charter and sail anywhere in the world.
The SLC is a recreational sailing license valid for all yacht charter companies worldwide including Europe and the Seychelles. Learn more about the SLC ›
Getting a Sailing Qualification while on a Sailing Vacation
While training and earning a sailing certification while on a vacation is possible, it doesn’t make nearly as much sense as you may think if you focus on 2 key questions.
Catamaran Qualification and Training
We get this call almost every day - "I've been sailing a monohull…
What is a boating or sailing resume?
To charter a yacht on a sailing vacation (or a powerboat on a boating vacation) you absolutely must have a boating or sailing resume. A sailing or boating resume is the same as a job resume – it summarizes, in a very concise format, all of your accomplishments.
Charter Companies: How the NauticEd Sailing Certification Ranks Work
This is a brief for Yacht Charter Companies on How the NauticEd…
How to gain your SLC Mediterranean Sailing License
You now must have a Sailing License for chartering a sailboat in the Mediterranean. No matter how much experience you have and no matter who you are, you have to have a license. Why?
How Much Experience is Required to Skipper a Yacht on a Sailing Vacation
In 2007, we started NauticEd because we saw a lack of consistent…
Sailing License for the Mediterranean
PRESS RELEASE:
This past week, NauticEd's SLC license was approved…
This past week, NauticEd's SLC license was approved…
FREE Sailor’s eLogbook
NauticEd gives all sailors a free online logbook
But some ask…
But some ask…
Crewing on a Sailing Vacation
8 people confined in 40 sq m for a week. Sounds like a disaster waiting to happen. Well, not after you read this article. Crewing and skippering tips and ground rules.
WE ARE EXPERT YACHT CHARTER AGENTS!
NauticEd are Expert Yacht Charter Agents. A yacht charter agent (sometimes called a yacht charter broker) is a charter industry expert who provides concierge services through the entire process of a yacht rental including the initial search, questions and advice, booking, and issues that arise during the charter.
Energy on your Boat
We discuss energy on your boat, how to manage energy, forms of generation, how much is used per day. Generators, solar, lithium-ion batteries etc
10 Best Boat Drinks
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.
Top 10 Tips for Eco-Friendly Chartering
NauticEd wants everyone to respect the environment - especially…
Buying a boat to put in yacht charter
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
This article was specifically written by Grant Headifen, Director…
British Virgin Islands Interactive Maps and Chart Briefing
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.
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