Category: Learn to Sail

Sailing Charter – What’s in My Bag?

I’m often asked, what’s in my bag? What do you pack in your bag when you travel to charter?” The only thing I like less than packing for vacation is unpacking once I get home. Since I can’t help with the latter, let’s tackle the former. How do you decide what to bring on charter […]

Imagine yourself onboard a luxurious catamaran, the warm sun kissing your skin, and the gentle sound of waves lapping against the hull. This blog post is your passport to learning the art of catamaran sailing in the stunning Abacos.

Learning to Sail a Catamaran in the Abacos in 2024

The World’s Favorite Sailing School

We all remember fondly the end of term at school or college, that once-in-a-year feeling when school is all over, exams are done and we are released with the vacations stretching ahead of us. The gates open and we stream out into the sunshine with plans for the summer. How are your plans looking for […]

Which is better? A catamaran or a monohull I’m often asked by my students why one would choose a sailing monohull or a sailing catamaran for their adventures. The simple answer is: There is no simple answer — it depends on a lot of things, perhaps the most important one is your preference. “Yeah, well, […]

Catamaran vs Monohull – Which is Better?

Experiencing a Liveaboard Course — A Student’s View

Where do I Start my Sailing Journey? Have you ever dreamed of sailing? What’s it like to learn to sail on a week long liveaboard course in an exotic destination? Recently Nautilus Sailing was featured in one of North America’s most respected sailing magazines, Cruising World (November ’20). Jon Whittle, staff photographer and writer, joined […]

Bringing the Cat Back – Repairs and Refitting in Croatia On September 21st 2019, the charter company turned Nautilus Sailing’s new (new to us!) catamaran, over. Buying a charter catamaran requires some work before leaving to cross an ocean. Captains Ben and TJ. landed in Split and arrived at the Trogir marina that afternoon, with […]

Refitting a Charter Catamaran!

Nautilus Sailing and Dream Yacht Charter Announce Partnership!

HUGE news in the sailing world! In the past decade Nautilus Sailing, an American Sailing Association school, has been one of the fastest growing sailing schools in the ASA’s worldwide network of over 350 schools. Dream Yacht Charter is the largest charter company in the world (now twice the size of Moorings and Sunsail!) with […]

Recovering a Crew Overboard on a Sailboat: One of the most terrifying situations any sailor will ever face, is losing a crew-member overboard. Hearing those dreaded words yelled, “crew overboard!” If someone falls overboard in stormy conditions or at night time, finding them in the dark and getting them back aboard can be incredibly challenging […]

One of the Scariest Things in Sailing! Crew Overboard…

Sailing Basics Video Series: How to Pick up a Mooring

Learn to Sail: Sailing Basics Video Series How to Pick up a Mooring Picking up a mooring ball is one of the most basic skills that you will use again and again on your sailing adventures! Knowing a few simple steps will really help you nail this skill, avoiding embarrassing situations and costly damage… Click […]

About to do your first international charter? Once you’ve learned to sail on a live aboard sailing course, your first charter is the next, most exciting, step! When you show up for your briefings at the charter company’s office, you’ll have a million things swirling around in your mind, and may be a little overwhelmed, […]