Caribbean to Europe by Yacht: The Atlantic Return via Bermuda and the Azores
How yachts return from the Caribbean to Europe: when to leave, the route via Bermuda and the Azores, distances, weather on the eastbound crossing and preparation.
Mediterranean Winds Explained: Mistral, Tramontana, Bora, Meltemi & Sirocco
A sailor’s guide to the Mediterranean winds — Mistral, Tramontana, Bora, Meltemi, Sirocco, Levante and Poniente: where they blow, when, and how delivery crews plan around them.
Strait of Gibraltar by Yacht: Tides, Winds and When to Go
How to pass the Strait of Gibraltar by yacht: the east-going current, tides relative to high water Gibraltar, Levante and Poniente, waiting ports, shipping and orcas.
Orca Interactions off Spain and Portugal: A Guide for Yacht Owners
Where and when Iberian orcas interact with yachts, how delivery skippers plan around them, and what to do if orcas approach your boat.
Mediterranean to the Caribbean: Delivering a Yacht Across the Atlantic
The trade wind route from the Mediterranean to the Caribbean: when to leave the Canaries, hurricane season, route options, preparation and crew.
Kiel Canal for Yachts: Rules, Locks, Fees & Overnight Stops
How to take a yacht through the Kiel Canal: rules for pleasure craft, lock signals, speed limit, overnight stops, fees and the free transit from 2027.
Crossing the Bay of Biscay by Yacht: A Delivery Captain’s Guide
When to cross the Bay of Biscay, the three routes from Brittany to Spain, how to pick a weather window and the hazards delivery captains plan around.
Yacht Delivery by Sea vs. Boat Transport by Road or Ship
Should your yacht be delivered by sea with a professional crew, or transported by truck or cargo ship? Pros, cons and a quick comparison.
How to Prepare Your Yacht for Delivery: The Owner’s Checklist
An owner’s checklist for preparing a yacht for delivery: documents and insurance, engines, rig and steering, safety equipment, navigation and the crew handover.
How Much Does a Yacht Delivery Cost? Pricing Explained
How yacht delivery pricing works: day rate vs. per-mile pricing, what is included and excluded, the six factors that decide the price, and how to compare quotes.