Sailing Destinations Guide
12 Knots & Navily: A Smarter Way to Plan Sailing Routes
Smart way to plan you sailing itinerary The internet is full of sailing itineraries. Many of them describe beautiful islands, charming villages, and scenic bays, but often they provide very little practical information for real route planning. For sa…
Caribbean Bareboat Charter Requirements: Do you need a Sailing License?
Is Skipper License required in the Caribbean? Unlike the strict licensing requirements for bareboat charters in the Mediterranean, most Caribbean destinations do not require official sailing certificates, skipper licenses, or VHF certificates for rec…
Turkey – New Regulations for Accommodation on Charter Boats (2026 Update)
The Turkish Port Authorities have introduced new rules regarding how guest capacity is determined on charter yachts operating in Turkish waters. The regulation specifically addresses the use of communal areas for overnight accommodation and directly …
Croatia Bareboat Charter Requirements
Bareboat Charter regulations in Croatia Croatia is one of the top charter destinations in the Mediterranean. With 602 islands and islets, the Dalmatian coast offers access to over 6,000 boats available for rent through professional charter companies.…
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…
