The Everything for the Sea boat show is in full swing right now (4-12 March), and there is so much to see. Lots of boats, of course, but also everything else related to life on the water. Everything from sauna rafts and leisure wear to sailing courses and destinations. Today we're writing about how to go on a sailing holiday without your own boat.
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ShareRenting a boat abroad
If you only want to go sailing for a few weeks a year - and prefer to do so abroad - then renting a boat locally may be a better option than buying your own. Competition seems fierce and there are plenty of companies that rent out boats.
Sailing boat hire seems to be particularly popular in Croatia, and we can see why. Croatia has a long and stunning coastline with crystal clear waters and lots of islands. Other places where you can rent a sailboat include Greece, the Caribbean and the Maldives. Have you ever rented a sailboat on holiday?
boat charter - sailing holidays without your own boat
Renting a sailboat abroad seems easy and cool, but of course you have to know how to sail! Another option is to go on a boat charter. This involves booking a boat with other travellers and a skipper. The company More Sailing, for example, told us that (10 people at a time) you can go on a boat charter with the cool sailing boat. More 55 in Croatia.
The company PoseidonTravel told Everything for the sea about attractive themed trips, such as a sailing cruise in the Seychelles or a wine tour by canal boat. I also received a glassy brochure with "Unique sailing adventures". Great pictures, but I didn't dare ask about the prices, haha.
Last but not least, we spoke to BohusCharter, a company that offers cool charter holidays in Northern Norway, ranging from swimming with whales to 'ski & sail', which combines sailing with skiing on otherwise inaccessible ski slopes. Have you tried boat charters or would you consider doing so?
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We'll be reporting from the show throughout the week, and we'll have no problem finding things to write about, so to speak. The show is really huge and we've already managed to photograph everything from cool vintage boats to crazy high-speed boats, state-of-the-art solar boats and innovative motorised boards.
So come along during the week! Also next weekend, the Vildmarksmässan opens in the hall next door, and if you want to visit the fairs then you get two fairs for the price of one.
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Diana says:
Seems wonderful to go on a sailing holiday hugs
06 March 2017 - 7:38
Helena says:
We have talked about it several times ourselves, but it has not materialised yet ...
06 March 2017 - 14:08
Ditte says:
I can imagine that the market for renting boats has increased and you can also rent with a captain if you do not have the knowledge yourself. We have rented sailboats in Croatia when the rental was in its infancy and it was great. in Turkey we were a whole bunch who chartered two large sailing ships 14 pesons on each and then had a captain and crew. Both are highly recommended. We have also tried renting a canal boat in France and it was a great way to slowly get around. Bonus Charter we have looked at but it is not really our price range if you want to get it with all the experiences you want.
But dreaming is free...
06 March 2017 - 8:52
Helena says:
What wonderful sailing trips you have made! And yes, some of these organisers can probably have luxurious trips that cost a lot. If you want to reduce the price, you probably have to look around a bit. Usually there are both more expensive and cheaper alternatives.
06 March 2017 - 15:03
Emma, sun like sun? says:
Haha, we saw some chilli beans like that on the beach last year. We wondered what they were doing filling them with air as they ran on the beach. Then they chilled under the big pergola and turned on the music in the giant speaker they brought with them. We almost strangled them! But that's another story ...
Although I am a sea scout, I am not a boat person. I think it's fun once in a while, though. We rented a small boat for four hours when we were in Menorca and I can recommend it. You just got to go out with the coast and it is so incredibly beautiful!
06 March 2017 - 9:25
Helena says:
Haha, guessing that it was not the chili beans themselves but the music that disturbed 😉 We have also rented a boat for shorter trips sometimes. Cosy!
06 March 2017 - 15:05
snort says:
It is practical to be able to rent a boat for a short period of time and thus avoid ownership and practical work. Soon the launch is approaching down here and the owners are in the harbour working on their beauties.
06 March 2017 - 10:07
Helena says:
Yes, it seems wonderful to have a boat, but the season is short after all, so you have to use it a lot. If you don't use it very often, renting can be an option. Many of these companies also organise rentals for those who own a boat but want to rent it out occasionally.
06 March 2017 - 15:07
BP says:
Boats, especially sailboats are not our thing, but it certainly seems to make sense to rent a boat somewhere and set off to get to know new countries/islands/coasts.
Meanwhile, I take a lime green chill bean:-)
06 March 2017 - 17:24
Helena says:
You can lie on the beach and cosy up in a chill bean instead, probably not a bad idea either 😉.
06 March 2017 - 20:57
Lena - good for the soul says:
Yes, the Wilderness Fair is next door! I'm going there on Friday afternoon. Maybe I can find you and give you a hug! 🙂 Sending message on FB in sf.
Hug Lena
06 March 2017 - 18:37
Helena says:
What fun! Hope to see you!!! We have a stand (AG:18) but we are not always there ... Please send a message and I hope we see it in time! Would be great to see you!!!
06 March 2017 - 20:59
Matts Torebring says:
There is probably some boat in most of us. During the 27 years we lived as camping guests, at Löttorps Camping, Öland, it was often an "evening pleasure" to go up to Byxelkrok, to look at the boats. You have to think back to the mid 70's to understand.
06 March 2017 - 19:09
Helena says:
So I was born in 1975, so I do not remember exactly what it was like in the mid-70s .... 😉 But boats have always been fun to look at! 🙂
06 March 2017 - 21:00
Husis blog says:
Sailing boats make the male owner dream back to his childhood when he was out in the family boat. His father, another male acquaintance, sometimes participated in local sailboat competitions in the beautiful Blekinge archipelago. A blue sky and a leaning boat are memories that quickly emerge, great memories.
06 March 2017 - 20:33
Helena says:
Must be cosy to experience sailing life as a child! We had a canoe ... but it was a bit cosy too! 🙂
06 March 2017 - 21:01
Marianne - Glimpses of the world says:
I would love to try a sailing holiday, it seems wonderful!
06 March 2017 - 22:10
Helena says:
Right? We would also like to do it on occasion! 🙂
07 March 2017 - 20:18