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ken jones's Articles Display Category|Title|Newest|Oldest Yacht Charter in the Whitsunday Islands The Whitsunday Islands are a collective of continental islands that lie off the coast of Queensland, Australia. There are some 74 tropical islands to explore on your yacht charter, most of which are unspoiled national parks and uninhabited. Most of these islands are close to each other so navigation in the Whitsunday Islands is normally by line of sight. The main yacht charter bases of the Whitsunday Islands are Airlie Beach and Hamilton Island. Thailand Yacht Charters Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east, lie Laos and Cambodia and to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia and to its west, the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. The yacht charter area extends from Myanamar in the north to Malaysia in the south Mediterranean Yacht Charters The Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa. Yacht Charter in the Caribbean The high season for yacht charter in the Caribbean in general is the winter months, during the holiday vacations of Christmas, Presidents week and Easter break. Booking well in advance is advised to get the charter boat of your choice. Bahamas Yacht Charters The Bahamas lie just 100 miles of the coast of Florida. Bimini is the closest island to the USA and is also known as the gateway to the Bahamas. Yacht Charter in St Vincent & the Grenadines St Vincent and the Grenadines is located in the southeast Caribbean about 90 miles west of Barbados. The island group lie south of St Lucia and north of Grenada. The Grenadines are comprised of 32 islands and cays stretching south from St Vincent. Only 8 of the Grenadines are populated and the remaining are bird sanctuaries and very popular for both hiking and snorkelling. All are volcanic in origin and deeply embellished with inlets where the sea washes up on fine white sandy beaches. Yacht Charter in Devon Devon, along with Cornwall, are the two counties that lie on the peninsula in south west England. They are bordered on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by the English Channel. Yacht Charter in Cornwall Cornwall lies at the extremity of the peninsula that is southwest England. It is bordered on the north and west by the Atlantic Ocean and on the south by the English Channel. Gulet Charter in Turkey Turkey is well known for its Gulets. Traditional motor sailors that carry holiday makers around the Turkish coast. The boats are wide beamed and roomy compared with the conventional charter yacht. The Gulets are crewed and hands on sailing will be limited. For those wanting a little more independence there plenty of yacht charter companies in the area offering the more normal bareboat deals. Balearic Islands Yacht Charter The Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares are to be found western Mediterranean several hundred kilometres of the eastern coast of Spain. This island group comprises Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Cabrera and Formentera. There are three airports in the islands making access extremely easy. At Palma de Mallorca on Mallorca, Ibiza on Ibiza and Mahon on Minorca. Access is also possible from the Spanish mainland via ferry from Barcelona, Denia and Valencia. Yacht Charter in Guadeloupe Guadeloupe is an archipelago located in the eastern Caribbean Sea at 16°15'N, 61°35'W. It comprises five islands; Basse-Terre, Grande-Terre, La Désirade, Les Saintes and Marie-Galante. Yacht Charter in the British Virgin Islands The British Virgin Islands are one of the Caribbean's most popular yacht charter destinations and Tortola is home to the world's largest fleet of charter yachts. You can choose between Skippered or bareboat charter, motor or sailing vessels, monohulls or catamarans as well as crewed, luxury or mega yachts. There is something for everone in the BVI. Yacht Charter in Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda are located in the middle of the Leeward Islands in the Eastern Caribbean, roughly 17 degrees north of the equator. The two islands are part of the Lesser Antilles archipelago. Sailing in the Northern Dodecanese Islands The Dodecanese is a complex of over 163 islands and islets, set in the Aegean Sea, of which only 26 are inhabited. The islands form part of Greece’s eastern border with Turkey. The largest islands of the Dodecanese are: Rhodes, Kos, Astipalea, Kalymnos, Karpathos, Kassos, Kastelorizo, Leros, Nisyros, Patmos, Symi and Tilos. Sailing the Gulfs of Hydra and Argolikos in Greece This article looks at harbours and anchorages of the gulfs of Hydra and Argolikos in the Peloponnisos, Greece Sailing in Greece This article looks at harbours and anchorages of the Saronic Islands and the coast starting in the north at the Corinth canal and running south as far as the cape at Skillaion Sailing the Saronic Gulf The Saronic Gulf lies to the south of Athens, the capital of Greece. As a practical sailing area it includes the Athens or Attica coast on the mainland, the eastern coast of the Peloponnisos including the Gulfs of Idhras and Argolikos. Some of the better known Islands include Aigina, Poros, Idhra or Hydra and Spetsai. Sailing in the Western Peloponnisos This article looks at the harbours and anchorages on the western coast of the Peloponnisos in the Southern Ionian sea. We begin a Katakolon and proceed south through the gulfs of Messiniakos and Kolpos finishing on the island of Kithera, birthplace of the goddess Aphrodite. Although like much of Greek mythology this claim is disputed by other locations. In this case by Cyprus which also lays claim to be the birthplace of the godess Yacht Charter in Southern Crete This article looks at the harbours and anchorages on the south coast of Crete. The island is the largest in the Aegean Sea and marks the boundary between Europe and Africa. It is 140 miles long (E – W) and around 20 miles wide (N – S). The centre of the island is mountainous and it is rocky and barren in the main. The exceptions being the plains on the north coast and Lasithi Plateau in the mountains. These areas are cultivated and a wide range of fruit and vegetables are grown on Crete Yacht Charter in Northern Crete This article looks at the harbours and anchorages on the north coast of Crete. The island is the largest in the Aegean Sea and marks the boundary between Europe and Africa. It is 140 miles long (E – W) and around 20 miles wide (N – S). The centre of the island is mountainous and it is rocky and barren in the main. The exceptions being the plains on the north coast and Lasithi Plateau in the mountains. These areas are cultivated and a wide range of fruit and vegetables are grown on Crete Yacht Charter in the Central Cyclades The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean Sea. The middle group consists of Serifos, Sifnos, Andiparos, Paros, Naxos, Dhenoussa, Iraklia, Skhinoussa, Koufonisia, Amorgos and Levitha Yacht Charter in the Northern Cyclades The Cyclades is the central group of islands in the Aegean Sea. The northern group consists of Kea, Kithnos, Andros, Tinos, Yiaros, Siros, Mikonos, Delos and Rinia Dinghy Sailing with the Canadian Yachting Association The Canadian Yachting Association's Learn to Sail standards provide safe, standardized tuition for racing and recreation in sailing dinghies. The introduction comprises White Sail Levels I, II and III. Sailors are introduced to advanced sailing techniques in Bronze Sail Levels IV and V. Silver Sail Level VI and Gold Sail Level VII complete the sylabus, introducing sailors to racing International Yachtmaster Training Sailing Courses The International Yachtmaster Training programme was introduced in 2001. This article looks at the first 5 sections: Introduction to Yachting Certificate, The International Recreational Crew Certificate, Radio Operator/Communications Certificate, Watchkeeper/Flotilla Skipper Certificate, International Bareboat Skipper Certificate Yacht Charter in the Southern Ionian Sea The Southern Ionian also known as the inland sea includes the islands of Levkas, Meganisi, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos Yacht Charter in the Northern Ionian Sea The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays. Spanish Galicia Galicia is one of the 19 autonomous regions of Spain. It lies on the Atlantic Ocean, north of Portugal and south of the Bay of Biscay in the northwest of the country. It is made up of the four provinces; A Coruna, Lugo, Ourense, and Pontevedra Madrid Capital of Spain Madrid is the capital of Spain and of Madrid province. It lies in central Spain on the Manzanares River and is almost in the exact geographic centre of the country. It is the focus of its own autonomous region. Sailing on the Costa del Sol This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather. Learning to sail the USA way The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses are not only available within the USA. Because it's fine reputation, recognised worldwide, many sailing companies across the globe offer these courses with the approval of the Association. Marine Electronics A look at the various Marine Electronics on the market. What they do and how they work. The Balearic Islands A look at the Spanish archipelago of the Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares in the western Mediterranean. This island group comprises Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. The Spanish region of Catalonia A look at Catalonia or Catalunya, the autonomous region in north east Spain. Including it's four provinces - Girona in the north, Barcelona to the east, in the south Tarragona and landlocked Lleida in the western part of the region. Buying Property in Spain Why is Spain Europe's most popular country for the purchase of a foreign property. A look at the types of property available. The estate agent, the solicitor and making an offer to buy. Spanish paperwork and how to get somebody else to do it. Andalucia - The Costa del Sol, Costa Blanca and the Costa de la Luz A look at the Spanish region of Andalucia it's three costas and it's eight provinces - Almeria, Cadiz, Cordoba, Granada, Huelva, Jean, Malaga and Seville. Learning to Sail A look at various sailing courses that are available. From absolute beginner to how to cross the oceans. Yacht Charter - Which type suits you? A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter Spain - Traveling to and within the European country Information about traveling to and within the country of Spain. Including flights, rail and road travel and ferry services

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