Sailing

Destinations

Swim, hike and feast on Chris Nolan’s dreamy island filming locations

Christopher Nolan will film scenes for The Odyssey on the Sicilian island where Homer’s Greek hero Odysseus came ashore.

06/02/2025

People

How one young family is navigating a multi-year sailing adventure

Larissa and Duncan are sailing around the world with their two kids to spot wildlife and collect vital ocean data.

01/02/2025

Travel News

How Spain’s tourism boom is taking to the seas

The past decade has seen a wave of yacht rental platforms shaking up sailing holidays - and they’re on the rise in Spain.

10/06/2024

Destinations

Want to try a cruise on your own? The best companies to book with

Sailing solo? These cruise lines have got you covered with reduced supplements, mingle-at-sea events and dedicated lounges.

23/02/2024

World News

World's biggest sailing race held in Trieste in Italy

Over 1,700 boats have taken part the Regatta Barcolana, a massive international sailing regatta.

08/10/2023

Experiences

Cats are welcome on this luxury sunset cruise in Singapore

Cats and water don’t usually mix but your feline companion will be perfectly safe and dry on this trip.

23/08/2023

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WATCH: Sailing boats and warships on show at French 'Armada 2023' expo

The eight edition of the Armada, an international gathering of sailing ships and warships, opened on Thursday in Rouen, in western France.

11/06/2023

Explore

From boat trips to disco balls: How to live the high life in Bodrum

In partnership with GoTürkiye

Known for its luxurious tourism offering, Türkiye’s Bodrum is a top destination for those who want to vacation like the stars.

22/05/2023

Climate

How can sport be used to tackle the world’s climate and nature crises?

As the world of sport is increasingly impacted by climate change, athletes are walking a delicate balance when it comes to taking action.

04/03/2023

The Dialogue

The Olympic legend steering a new generation of sailors to success

In partnership with Media City

The Dialogue sits down with inspirational people from across the globe with links to the Middle East and North Africa.

28/01/2023

Eco-Innovation

How sailing is being reborn as a sustainable sport

Besides being the first major league sport to use sustainability as a competitive metric, SailGP has pledged that all its events will be powered by nature both on-water and on-shore by 2025

29/12/2022

Experiences

Seize the moment: How adventure travel is taking hold in 2023

Active travel is in demand in 2023 as more travellers beat the WFH slump by combining nature immersion with exercise.

27/11/2022

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Australia rules the waves at inaugural edition of Dubai Sail Grand Prix

The inaugural Dubai Sail Grand Prix has taken place marking the first Asia-Pacific leg of the Sail GP championship. Dubbed world’s most exciting racing on water the event was presented by P&O Marinas and took place at Dubai Mina Rashid.

25/11/2022

Partner content

The Gulf Coast sailing scene bringing communities together

Partner content presented by Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing Dubai

With more than 1300km of coastline, the Arabian Gulf is a popular spot for sailing, and during winter, weather conditions are ideal with minimal tides and predictable winds

23/11/2022

Travel News

Direct Scotland to Europe ferry to return from early 2023

Flight-free travel between Scotland and Belgium isn’t far off.

08/11/2022

People

A Netflix documentary inspired this family of five to sail the globe

Five years ago, Erin Carey and her husband left Australia to sail around the world with their three children.

30/10/2022

Experiences

I sailed from Inverness to Belfast to break up with technology

There's rarely a second in my day when I'm not looking at a screen so I spent 10 days on an off-grid sailing trip.

24/10/2022

Travel News

Is travel between France and England about to get more sustainable?

You’ll soon be able to sail between France and the UK on a sustainable, 12-person catamaran service.

23/08/2022

Culture news

Japanese man becomes oldest person to sail Pacific

83-year-old Kenichi Horie crossed the Pacific single-handedly, without stopping, in a 70-day trip.

06/06/2022

Eco-Innovation

Electric boats chart a course for sustainable sailing

The boating sector is being urged to embrace electric vessels and sail towards a more sustainable future.

25/04/2022