Winter Getaway Sailing Destinations on the wish list

Sailing fans hate winter since it stops most of us having fun on water without standing painful coldness. Luckily there are always gateway destinations we can leave for where the climate is much cozier to have a holiday. Here SAIL GLOBAL gives you our recommendations:

The British Virgin Islands are the ideal destination for dream winter sailing holidays. Enjoy great conditions for cruising on the crystal clear Caribbean Sea January through May. 

We suggest you start your island hopping adventure in the British Virgin Islands in Tortola, the largest island in the Caribbean island chain. With its powdery white beaches, vibrant beach bars and luring parks, you may want to spend your entire sailing holiday in BVI discovering Tortola, but we encourage you to venture further out to explore the pure beauty of one of the Caribbean’s most celebrated countries.

 Thailand remains one of the most desired winter getaway destinations. Its warm climate, lovely beaches, exotic treasures and relaxing atmosphere makes it a haven for those who may have caught the winter blues. But did you know that Thailand also an excellent winter sailing destination? Sailors can enjoy pleasant conditions for cruising along Thailand’s most beautiful coasts and islands from November until April. 

The popular island of Phuket is one of the most popular locations to charter a yacht in Thailand and gives you a chance to explore the beauty of Phang Nga Bay and the Phi Phi Islands. Choose to spend time around the popular beaches in Phuket where you’ll find endless beach parties or take your yacht to some of the more secluded spots like Yacht Haven.

The buzzing, colourful country of Cuba should be on every sailor’s bucket list. From December through March, you can escape the dark, cold days of winter and discover the Caribbean’s largest island by boat. Some of the best cruising grounds in Cuba are found around its southern coast where you can begin your sailing holiday at the harbour of the UNESCO World Heritage centre of Cienfuegos and set sail towards the tranquil Canarreos Archipelago. This island cluster provides great opportunities for snorkelling, diving and other water sports whereas the warm hospitality of the locals, vibrant nightlife and history provide a unique Caribbean experience.

The Spanish archipelago off the coast of Morocco is home to an intriguing mix of volcanic and tropical rainforests. Enjoy black sand beaches, impressive gardens, alluring natural swimming pools and nights spent gazing at the stars from your own private yacht. The Canary Islands are perfect for experienced sailors accustomed to sailing in the waters of the Atlantic Ocean where you can expect excellent conditions thanks to the Trades Wind even in the midst of winter. If you are not up to the challenge of the Atlantic, you can still enjoy a boat holiday in the Canary Islands if you hire a skipper with your yacht charter.

Breaking up the grey winter days with a vacation on a sunny island is always a good idea. Deciding where to go however can be pretty hard. Especially, since you have so many options. Well, maybe we will make things even harder, but we just have to offer you one more destination. The consistent summer climate all year round, the beautiful waters of the Indian Ocean, and the dream beaches make Seychelles a destination we just can’t miss to mention. This place is rightfully known as the dream honeymoon destination, but we think it can be much more especially if you charter a yacht and go on a sailing adventure. You still get the romance, but with a bit of spice and nights under the stars in the middle of the ocean.

BUT, if you are living in the mainland of China, those sailing destinations mentioned above seem not realistic options because of the stringent covid-19 control and prevention policies imposed here. That’s why SAIL GLOBAL offered two consecutive sailing and camping events on Christmas and New Year’s Day holiday in Dapeng Shenzhen where the sub-tropical climate and island cruising allow you to enjoy a sailing holidays as perfect as any other sailing destinations across the world. Seats are limited. Contact us for RSVP.