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Yacht Charter in Southern Crete
This article looks at the harbours and anchorages on the south coast of Crete. The island is the largest in the Aegean Sea and marks the boundary between Europe and Africa. It is 140 miles long (E – W) and around 20 miles wide (N – S). The centre of the island is mountainous and it is rocky and barren in the main. The exceptions being the plains on the north coast and Lasithi Plateau in the mountains. These areas are cultivated and a wide range of fruit and vegetables are grown on Crete
Yacht Charter in the Southern Cyclades
The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean Sea and lie just to the southwest of the Greek mainland. The southern group of islands consists of Milos, Kimolos, Folegandros, Sikonos, Ios, Thira, Anafi
Yacht Charter in the Northern Cyclades
The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean Sea. The northern group consists of Kea, Kithnos, Andros, Tinos, Yiaros, Siros, Mikonos, Delos and Rinia
Dinghy Sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association
The Canadian Yachting Association's Learn to Sail standards provide safe, standardized tuition for racing and recreation in sailing dinghies. The introduction comprises White Sail Levels I, II and III. Sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques in Bronze Sail Levels IV and V. Silver Sail Level VI and Gold Sail Level VII complete the sylabus, introducing sailors to racing
International Yachtmaster Training Sailing Courses
The International Yachtmaster Training programme was introduced in 2001. This article looks at the first 5 sections: Introduction to Yachting Certificate, The International Recreational Crew Certificate, Radio Operator/Communications Certificate, Watchkeeper/Flotilla Skipper Certificate, International Bareboat Skipper Certificate
Yacht Charter in the Southern Ionian Sea
The Southern Ionian also known as the inland sea includes the islands of Levkas, Meganisi, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos
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.
Yacht Charter in Croatia
Croatia's beautiful coastline with more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters. The mainland coast consists of Istria, the Croatian Riviera and Dalmatia and in addition there are an incredible 1,187 islands of which only 67 are inhabited. The length of coastline including the islands is 5,835 km. The islands account for over 4,000 km of coastline, Krk and Cres are the two largest.
Spanish Galicia
Galicia is one of the 19 autonomous regions of Spain. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Portugal and south of the Bay of Biscay in the northwest of the country. It is made up of the four provinces; A Coruna, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra
Madrid Capital of Spain
Madrid is the capital of Spain and of Madrid province. It lies in central Spain on the Manzanares River and is almost in the exact geographic centre of the country. It is the focus of its own autonomous region.
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.
Buying Property in Spain
Why is Spain Europe's most popular country for the purchase of a foreign property. A look at the types of property available. The estate agent, the solicitor and making an offer to buy. Spanish paperwork and how to get somebody else to do it.
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.
Yacht Charter - Which type suits you?
A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter
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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