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Practical knowledge before you sail and while you are on the water

Clear, practical guides for first-time sailors, sailing holiday participants and people developing confidence on a yacht.

By Piotr Jurkowski

Start with calm, practical preparation

Preparing for a sailing trip · 6 min read

A practical sailing packing list: clothing, shoes, documents, medicines, charging and lifejackets, with tips for the Mediterranean and colder waters.

Safety and crew preparation · 7 min read

How to brief a yacht crew: lifejackets, safety tethers, person overboard, engine, VHF, fire, flooding and liferaft, with a six-page checklist.

Health and wellbeing at sea · 9 min read

A calm, practical guide to seasickness: early symptoms, preparation, medicines, supporting the crew and choosing a suitable first sailing trip.

Weather and passage planning · 8 min read

Learn to check sailing weather along the route and at your destination: wind, gusts, waves, radar, thunderstorms and official marine warnings.

From preparation to practice

Tell me your sailing area, dates, crew experience and whether you already have a yacht. We can agree a realistic plan.