The UK coastline is an incredible part of the world for a sailing ‘staycation’ holiday closer to home! From the peacefulness of the English south to the rugged landscapes and lochs of the Scottish coastline, there is something to suit every yacht charter group! These are our recommendations for the 5 best stop-offs to include as part of a personalised sailing charter holiday! Read More
The Mediterranean Sea – or “the Med”, as you might prefer to call it – can be a very enticing place in which to sail. The glistening waters and beautiful coasts, not to mention the historical architecture of various settlements you could come across, are all major draws of such a trip.
Nonetheless, if someone suggests that you try “bareboat sailing” through this region, you might respond with a blank stare. What is bareboat sailing, and how beneficial can it prove in the Med?
Exploring the coasts of British Columbia is an experience unlike any other. It offers explorers breathtaking views of the surrounding nature, interspersed beach towns, backwoods lodgings, and fishing villages. If you’ve never been to the coasts of British Columbia before, here are some useful things that you may want to know…
As the marina began to wake up, the bright sunlight streamed through our cabin window. It was only nine in the morning, but I could already feel the sunlight warming my shoulders. As our friend turned 21 today, we decided to transform Eternal Love (our yacht) into The Black Pearl, to get the pARRRRRty started (Pirate joke – awful I know!). The plan was to spend all day sailing to Poros, an island renowned for its breathtaking scenery and its ‘devilish’ nightlife. So, after a delicious breakfast, we set sail – eye patches and all…
Here is a selection of the tracks we’ve been listening to this week. Some lovely weather up to the Easter Weekend across most of the UK with lots of shorts and t-shirts spotted!
It doesn’t matter how many radio plays the original gets, this NEUS Remix is perfect, as summer is starting to show here in the UK.
Next up, Elkoe did a great version of Passenger’s ‘Circles’, but we love this new one from him, produced at his home in Canada.
Lastly, Filipino artist ‘Manila Killa’ changed his direction to making a more relaxed remix with this remix of Benjamin Francis-Leftwich, one of our favourite acoustic artists.
A selection of tracks that we’ve been listening to at The Big Sail’s office this week.
For my friend’s 21st birthday, we decided to charter three yachts with The Big Sail. Tired and disillusioned with the infamous holiday destinations such as Ayia Napa and Malia, where you come back paler than when you left, we wanted a more luxurious holiday…
The Big Sail hosted a fantastic launch event at the Brass Pig & VIP club: Pam Pam in Bristol last Thursday. Two lucky guests won free yacht charter holidays for this summer with The Big Sail! For all those of you that couldn’t make it – check out the photos from the event: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.471226289655623.1073741831.377236415721278&type=1
The bookings page is in its final stage of development – we are expecting it to be online in the next week – but don’t let that stop you! If you want to book or simply find out more: email info@thebigsail.com and we’ll help find and tailor the perfect sailing holiday for you!
The original video has now been updated and polished!
The Big Sail offers a summer holiday like nothing else! Sailing combines a sense of adventure and exploration, whilst managing to be the most relaxing week of your life at the same time, as everyone who came with us in 2013 found out!
