Nothing can match the sense of freedom and joy you can get from sailing, especially when you have the opportunity to sail some of the most beautiful sites in the world. But where are these gems hidden I hear you ask? We'll take a look at some of the top rated sailing adventures, around the world's sunniest and most inviting sailing spots.
The British Virgin Islands enjoy a tropical climate, moderated by trade winds, helping sailors to navigate the archipelago and it's 40 plus islands with ease. Hundreds of bays, tame currents and hundreds of anchorages make this a sailors dream come true. More than a third of all visitors to the islands come for the sailing experience and as it is one of the easiest places to sail, many of the people it attracts are beginners.
New Zealand is home to some of the world's best sailors, to be expected from a tiny island nation with one of the highest rates of boat ownership in the world. The Bay of Islands enjoys perpetual summertime - situated in the north of New Zealand, it attracts a huge amount of visitors for it's clear waters and the stunning natural beauty of it's 150 or so untouched islands.
Zanzibar, in the Indian Ocean lies off the coast of Tanzania and boasts a wealth of culture from it's long and illustrious trade history - hints of ancient Persia and Oman, sights, sounds and smells from India are all set on the beautiful backdrop of turquoise waters and perfect beaches. Sailing is the perfect way to explore and to enjoy some of the world's best diving and snorkelling.
Closer to home, Croatia harbours some of the most beautiful coastline on the Adriatic Sea and is being hailed as the 'new Greece'. Hidden coves and traditional fishing villages are aplenty. The Greek islands themselves are legendary, in more ways than one. Over 1400 islands pepper the Aegean and Ionian Seas, with over 300 sunny days a year - what could be better?!
It wouldn't be fair to exclude the holy grail of island living - Tahiti and French Ploynesia are among the most beautiful and awe inspiring places on Earth. Most stereotypical images of paradise are formed from these 118 islands, which span over 2000 square kilometers, an area as large as Western Europe. It's a sailor's dream - but be sure to avoid the 'tropical weather' from November to March, the wet season might leave you a little deflated!
If all of this sounds perfect, but you lack the boat - then maybe a chartered boat is the answer. A yacht for charter can be found in almost any place where boat charters are a likely request, getting in touch with a broker online would be a good place to start your search!
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