A Guide to Sailing in the Saronic Islands, Greece
For many, the notion of sailing in Greece is often one of flotilla’s, large groups and crowded waters however, our…
08 April | 4 min read
Sailing Adventures
Sail Away with us for a Microcation
Feel like getting away from it all but not excited about having to face long airport queues and flights? Then…
09 March | 4 min read
The Isles of Scilly, an Island by Island guide
Set 28 miles out into the Atlantic Ocean, the low-lying Isles of Scilly are small, untamed and isolated. Often bathed…
12 January | 8 min read
Why a guided sailing expedition is the best way to experience Svalbard
Svalbard truly is a bucket list destination; far flung, closer to the arctic circle than Europe and an icy land…
01 November | 6 min read
Top Five Highlights of Sailing in Tenerife
Sailing holidays in Tenerife are truly magical. Boasting outstanding wildlife, warm sunshine and constant trade winds, it’s little wonder that…
12 October | 4 min read
When Is The Best Time For A Sailing Holiday In The Canaries?
If you have been considering a sailing holiday to the Canaries, aboard a luxury yacht charter then weighing up the…
04 August | 4 min read
Why A Classic Yacht Charter Offers The Perfect Holiday Opportunity
With safety, isolation and new experiences all high on the priority list, a classic yacht charter holiday is a hugely…
23 April | 3 min read
Sailing in Corfu
The perfect destination for family yacht charters and beginner sailing holidays. Known as the ‘Queen of the Ionian Sea’, Corfu…
10 December | 4 min read
The history of Pilot Cutters and how these boats are sailing today
Read how these swift and agile boats were the saviour of many larger ships!
10 June | 5 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
Sailing Devon’s beautiful creeks & bays
Nikki Alford, skipper of Bessie Ellen and co-owner of Venturesail gives her insight into her favourite sailing grounds around the…
20 November | 4 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
Sailing in Northern Spain
The North Coast of Spain is still relatively unknown on the tourist map which provides the perfect location for summer…
04 September | 2 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
Delightful Devon Sailing
Naomi from the VentureSail booking team discovers the delights of sailing in Devon . Growing up in Cornwall I thought…
27 February | 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
Tall Ship Adventures in Cornwall
Our three-day Cornish taster weekend on the Johanna Lucretia begins as we watch the stately two-masted topsail schooner moor up…
25 July | 4 min read
