Top UK Private Boat Charter Holidays
Discover the freedom of a holiday under sail with our UK private boat charter holidays. Our sailing adventures are fully…
29 February | 5 min read
Life on Board
A Guide to Island Hopping in Croatia: Southern Islands
Croatia is a perfect destination for a sailing holiday, with its thousands of islands to explore, calm seas, and reliable…
27 February | 6 min read
Life on board historic ship Bessie Ellen in Scotland
This sailing season we were thrilled to be joined by travel content creators Kim and Del Hogg of Going the…
24 January | 3 min read
Denmark Travel Guide: Sailing South Funen
When you’re never more than 32 miles from the coast, Denmark is truly a hidden gem in the sailing world.…
09 November | 11 min read
Sailing Across the Atlantic Ocean
Have you ever dreamt about sailing across the Atlantic Ocean? Sailing across the Atlantic Ocean is a feat reserved for…
13 July | 6 min read
Mile Builder Sailing
Looking to build your miles at sea and gain valuable hands-on experience in open water? Our offshore sailing holidays offer…
08 June | 6 min read
A Guide to Sailing in St Vincent & the Grenadines
For those looking for an unforgettable Caribbean sailing holiday, St Vincent and the Grenadines is the perfect destination, with a…
31 January | 9 min read
A Guide to a Sailing in Grenada
A small Caribbean island nation notable for breathtaking beaches, pristine white sand, and dazzling turquoise waters, harbouring some of the…
31 January | 9 min read
Everything you need to know before you visit Svalbard
With ice covered fjords, colossal glaciers and soaring mountains, the wild and fragile landscape of Svalbard is on the bucket…
02 December | 12 min read
What is Blue Therapy?
The benefit of spending time near the water has been long-understood; listening to the waves and allowing the soothing sounds…
10 October | 3 min read
Life on a Cornish Lugger – Sailing in the foosteps of Smugglers
Richard Collett, travel journalist, recently joined Cornish lugger Grayhound as she sailed from Plymouth to Falmouth and back again, following…
09 June | 3 min read
Why should you choose a skippered sailing holiday charter in Greece?
Adventure travellers Sarah and Matt explain why they those chose a stress-free all-inclusive skippered sailing holiday to enjoy the very…
30 May | 6 min read
Jump Aboard A Sailing Holiday In Scotland On The Bessie Ellen
As the days grow longer, ‘A Sailor’s Voyage to Scotland’ on the Bessie Ellen offers a fantastic opportunity to arrive…
01 February | 4 min read
First time Sailing in Devon
Adam recounts his sea tales from his first time sailing experience on Escape exploring the South Devon Coast. Having never…
26 November | 5 min read
Off-grid Sailing Holidays
Gone are the days where a holiday is a true holiday – away from everyday life, a break from modern…
23 October | 4 min read
Bessie Ellen & the newbie!
Emma Jamieson, food blogger and first-time sailor, shares her experience of a week aboard Bessie Ellen in the Hebrides –…
11 July | 4 min read
My week on ZUZA
It is with a flutter of nervous excitement that I walk from Oban train station to Zuza, a double-hulled purpose…
25 February | 8 min read
Canary Capers on board Bessie Ellen
The New Year is often the perfect time to get away from it all and relax after weeks of frantic…
13 July | 6 min read
Life as the Skipper of Zuza
Helen Walker is the skipper of Zuza, heading up an all-female crew as they sail the South African yacht around…
04 June | 7 min read
The Solo Sailor on Holiday
At VentureSail, all our voyages are different to the next. However, one thing they all have in common is that…
07 February | 5 min read
How to service (serve) a rope
The arts of a sailor such as serving, splicing and knotting is fast becoming a dying art: skills are lost,…
11 July | 3 min read
