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Skipper Magazine

Skipper Magazine

Solo passages, licenses at 40, the ten most beautiful anchorages — stories that make you want to go sailing right now.

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Sailing the Cyclades Solo: What Nobody Tells You

Sailing the Cyclades Solo: What Nobody Tells You

The meltemi at 0400, the perfect Paros dawn, and what makes this the world's greatest sailing ground.

From Zero to Skipper at 40

From Zero to Skipper at 40

Courses, costs, terror, and whether the RYA Day Skipper is worth it.

Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht Charter

Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht Charter

Speed, comfort, cost, and range compared — which type of yacht suits your holiday.

Superyacht Charter: What to Expect

Superyacht Charter: What to Expect

What defines a superyacht, the APA, crew, costs, and the best charter destinations.

What a Crewed Luxury Charter Is Really Like

What a Crewed Luxury Charter Is Really Like

A day aboard a fully crewed yacht — the chef, the service, etiquette, and tipping.

Yacht Ownership: What to Know Before You Buy

Yacht Ownership: What to Know Before You Buy

True running costs, charter income, fractional ownership, and own-vs-charter math.

10 Mistakes First-Time Bareboat Charterers Make

10 Mistakes First-Time Bareboat Charterers Make

From over-ambitious itineraries to docking disasters — and how to avoid every one.

How to Provision a Yacht for a Week

How to Provision a Yacht for a Week

How much food and water to buy, what to bring, and a sample shopping list.

Understanding Your Charter Contract

Understanding Your Charter Contract

Deposits, the damage waiver, cancellation terms, and the clauses that catch people out.

Sailing With Kids: A Family Charter Guide

Sailing With Kids: A Family Charter Guide

Choosing the right boat and destination, safety aboard, and keeping kids happy.

The 10 Most Beautiful Anchorages in the Mediterranean

The 10 Most Beautiful Anchorages in the Mediterranean

From Sardinian limestone gorges to Aegean sea caves — chosen by experienced sailors.