Sailing Destinations Guide
Changes in BVI Charter Regulations
New Charter Regulations in BVI For years, charter boats have freely cruised between the US and British Virgin Islands with minimal formalities beyond standard customs procedures. However, this is about to change. The Government of the British Virgin …
Requirements for Bareboat Charter in Italy
Requirements for Bareboat Charter in Italy Italian laws governing bareboat charters for recreational sailing and power vessels — particularly for non-residents — can be complex and sometimes confusing. For many years, international sailing licenses i…
Croatia: The Ultimate Sailing and Festival Destination
Croatia: The Ultimate Sailing and Festival Destination in 2025 Croatia is not only one of the world’s top yachting destinations but also a country with an incredibly active cultural scene. Throughout the sailing season, Croatia’s coastline comes aliv…
A Guide to the Best Sailing Destinations in Greece
Where to start your sailing vacation in Greece? Did you know that there are 5,000 boats available for bareboat and crewed charters in Greece, offered by 300 professional yacht charter companies? Yes, that’s a lot to choose from! But let’s break it do…
Martinique – Sailing off the Beaten Path!
Martinique, the second-largest charter base in the Caribbean with around 269 boats available for rent, is also a gateway to some of the most stunning sailing routes in the region, including the Grenadines. While it remains underrated among U.S. trave…
Indian Ocean countries - Covid requirements
Maldives Arrivals including locals and visa holders arriving to Greater Male’ area with a PCR test sample taken 96 hours prior to their departure to the Maldives are not required to complete 10 days quarantine. However, all locals and visa holders, e…
Caribbean islands - Covid Requirements
Belize In light of the new entry requirements to the USA requiring all visitors, residents and US citizens to show proof of a negative Covid19 test (PCR or Antigen test) within 72 hours of their departure from Belize, we wanted to provide an update a…
Re-opening borders, latest news
It is challenging to keep up with the Coronavirus impact on yacht charters in the Mediterranean and the Caribbean. 12 Knots team tried to collect the latest news from the regions and poste them on this page. We’ll be updating information on weekly ba…
ICC in Greece
Be Aware! End of April Greece implemented new rules for the bareboat charters. From now on any sailing licenses with the limitation of “daylight hours” (like IYT Bareboat Skipper or RYA Day Skipper, ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising) are no longer accepted f…
HM Customs makes ‘unpopular’ move to protect VI. Everyone entering the territory via sea now required to individually declare
Road Town, Tortola, VI - Her Majesty Customs of the Virgin Islands has taken a number of steps to minimise the potential entry of criminals, firearms and illegal substances into the territory. One such move has been described as “unpopular” by Assist…
