I
f you’ve always wanted to go sailing,
but have no experience aboard yachts,
organising a trip can be a daunting
prospect. At Sunsail, we have plenty of
easy options to get you on the water — and
you can do as much or as little sailing as you
like. We also have bases globally which helps,
so you can maximise the time you’re at sea.
If you’ve never sailed before, we’d
recommend taking the Competent Crew
course — by the end of it, you’ll know your
way around a boat and be a useful member of
the crew. It’s an excellent confi dence builder.
Alternatively, you could simply hire your
own yacht from our fl eet along with a skipper
who will come with you and sail the boat.
We off er monohull sailing yachts from
34ft up to 52ft and catamarans from 40ft up
to 50ft. You could go for either a bareboat
holiday, where you head off and make the
most of your skipper’s local knowledge, or
you could join one of our fl otilla holidays.
Flotilla sailing is great fun — people love
the social aspect, whilst having the support
of a lead crew to help throughout the trip. It’s
a really exciting way to get into sailing.
CLAIRE FIELDS
LEFKAS BASE MANAGER, SUNSAILEXPERT ADVICE
Setting sail
From exploring the shores of Croatia to the beautiful
British Virgin Islands, expert Claire Fields explains that
a sailing trip is easier to organise than you think
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CROATIA
With more than 1,000 islands to discover, secluded
beaches and quiet anchorages, Croatia’s Adriatic
coastline is the modern sailing enthusiast’s
dream. Dubrovnik is the gateway to this paradise
archipelago and makes for an excellent day’s
exploring before you set sail.GREECE
Lefkas is a major player in ancient Greek history
and mythology, a producer of some of the
country’s most robust red wines and an excellent
starting point for a sailing holiday around the
Ionian Islands before pointing the bow southward.BRITISH VIRGIN ISLANDS
Year-round warm weather, steady trade winds
and ideal conditions for clear navigation entice
sailors to the British Virgin Islands. Add incredible
beaches, unique ports and fascinating landmarks
and you’ve got a truly unbeatable sailing trip.| PAID CONTENT FOR SUNSAIL