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  • Yacht Charter in the Northern Ionian Sea
    The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays.
  • Sailing on the Costa del Sol
    This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather.
  • Learning to sail the USA way
    The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses are not only available within the USA. Because it's fine reputation, recognised worldwide, many sailing companies across the globe offer these courses with the approval of the Association.
  • The Balearic Islands
    A look at the Spanish archipelago of the Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares in the western Mediterranean. This island group comprises Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
  • The Spanish region of Catalonia
    A look at Catalonia or Catalunya, the autonomous region in north east Spain. Including it's four provinces - Girona in the north, Barcelona to the east, in the south Tarragona and landlocked Lleida in the western part of the region.
  • Andalucia - The Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and the Costa de la Luz
    A look at the Spanish region of Andalucia it's three costas and it's eight provinces - Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jean, Malaga and Seville.
  • Learning to Sail
    A look at various sailing courses that are available. From absolute beginner to how to cross the oceans.
  • Spain - Traveling to and within the European country
    Information about traveling to and within the country of Spain. Including flights, rail and road travel and ferry services

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