Sailing is a popular water sport that involves using the wind to propel a boat through the water. It can be done on a variety of boats, such as sailboats, yachts, and dinghies, and in a variety of locations, such as oceans, lakes, rivers, and canals.
Sailing can be a leisurely activity, where participants can relax and enjoy the scenery, or a more challenging activity, where participants can compete in races (regattas or regatte) and navigate challenging waters.
Going sailing can be done independently or as part of a group lesson or charter, and can include additional activities such as fishing, swimming, and sightseeing.
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, sailing is a wonderful way to enjoy the freedom and beauty of the water.
In 2020, my husband and I were lucky enough to go sailing the Ionian Islands for several weeks. We saw all the big islands but still haven’t covered everything. And, before writing about the experience in detail, in this travel blog article from The Travel Bunny, I’ll be sharing just a few details I’ve learned while doing research for our expedition at sea. But first things first! The Odyssey No guide to sailing the Ionian Sea in Greece can be complete without the mention of Homer and the Odyssey. The Odyssey relates the tale of Odysseus and his journeys and …
In February, we bought our beautiful Bavaria 350 sailboat in the South of France. After the lockdown we spent in France, we worked on it a bit, and then we set sail. Puzzle, our Bavaria 350 Lagoon, safely took us from Saint-Raphaël in France to Piraeus in Greece, along the Italian coast. Our trip is now over and we are getting ready to switch from liveaboards to landlubbers once again. Sadly, we can’t afford to take Puzzle back to France and keep her in one of the expensive ports on the French Riviera, which is why we are putting our …
Sailing in Croatia along its eye-catching coastline is an amazing experience! The country’s tourism industry went up thanks to Croatia’s sailing and yachting industries. With over 1,000 islands and a 5,000 kilometer-long coastline, one can get an idea of the enchantment this land has to offer. So it’s no wonder that most travelers want to sail in Croatia! Location and weather conditions Croatia is located on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean Region. With a history dating over a thousand years back, it first appeared on the international map of Europe in 1992, following the break-up of …
On the first days of our family trip to Athens, we visited the Acropolis and Anafiotika, followed by Monastiraki and the Roman vestiges in Plaka. But this was Greece, and I just couldn’t bear being there without seeing the sea. So I convinced everyone to go on a visit to Piraeus! Once a separate city, Piraeus is now part of Athens. The capital city of Greece is growing more horizontally than vertically, covering 39 km² in 2016. (And Greater Athens covers 583 km²!) I was truly excited about finally getting to one of Europe’s most important harbors throughout history and …
