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A motor yacht anchored off a steep Italian coastline with colourful houses climbing the cliffs above the water

Aug 15, 2026 · 6 min read

Coastal cruising in Italy: regions, winds, protected areas and berths

From the Riviera to the Aeolian islands, Italy offers some of the most varied cruising in the Mediterranean. Here is how to plan it: the regions, the winds, the marine protected areas and the summer berth problem.

Yachts stored ashore on cradles in a Mediterranean boatyard in winter, with covers fitted and mountains in the background

Jul 2, 2026 · 6 min read

Laying up a yacht for winter in the Mediterranean

A good lay-up protects the yacht through the quiet months and makes spring easy. How to choose between afloat and ashore, what to do to engines, watermakers and batteries, and how to plan the winter work.

A sailing yacht moored stern-to on a stone quay in a small Mediterranean harbour, with other yachts alongside and hills behind

Mar 16, 2026 · 6 min read

Navigating the Mediterranean: winds, seas, mooring and passage planning

The Mediterranean looks gentle on a summer postcard, but its named winds, short steep seas and crowded harbours catch out experienced sailors. Here is what to know before you plan a passage.

A sailing yacht anchored in a quiet bay of clear turquoise water between pine-covered Dalmatian islands

Jan 29, 2026 · 6 min read

Coastal cruising in Croatia: regions, winds, berths and paperwork

Over a thousand islands, short hops and clear water. A practical guide to cruising Croatia: where to go, how the bora and jugo behave, where to stop for the night and what to arrange on arrival.

A motor yacht anchored off a rocky Corsican coast of red granite cliffs and clear blue water

Dec 4, 2025 · 6 min read

Cruising the French Riviera and Corsica: winds, berths, anchoring rules and routes

From Saint-Tropez to Menton, the Îles d'Hyères and the wild west coast of Corsica. A practical guide to the mistral and libeccio, finding a berth in high season, France's anchoring rules and two sample routes.

A sailing yacht moored stern-to on the stone quay of a white-washed Greek island harbour at sunset

Oct 13, 2025 · 6 min read

Cruising the Greek islands: Ionian or Aegean, the meltemi, harbours and paperwork

Greece has two very different cruising grounds. A practical guide to choosing between the gentle Ionian and the windy Aegean, planning around the meltemi, mooring stern-to on your own anchor and arranging the paperwork.