A gin and tonic sipped at sunset in the cockpit of a sailing boat, looking out over the water, is a magical thing. Something happens when you get on a yacht – whether it's the gentle motion, the noise ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Boatsy, the premier marketplace for sailing holidays, today releases data forecasting trends for 2025 and beyond, revealing that consumer demand for boat rentals is expected to continue growing and ...

Greece is the most attractive and most popular yacht charter venue in the world. It is the perfect country for Bareboat Sailing Holidays. Greece boasts of over 3,000 islands, with lots of different ...

Your booking has been confirmed and you’re counting off the days until you cast off and set sail on your holiday. However, as a first-time sailor, you might be worried about what you should take with ...

We select ten great sailing holidays, from the thrill of the Fastnet race, to family watersports. All prices are per person, based on two sharing, unless otherwise stated. Take to the Solent aboard ...

Despite yachting's affluent image, you don't have to break the bank to charter your own boat. Tom Bruce-Gardyne weighs anchor 'YACHTING - the fine art of feeling sick, getting wet and going nowhere at ...

Since I acquired the sailing bug in my 30s, I have lost my appetite for hotel holidays. The urge to get on to the water and leave civilisation behind has been too great. Even in the most luxurious ...

Not many people think of Sri Lanka as a sailing destination but that is now changing thanks to an initiative set up after the 2004 tsunami After blazing down all day, the sun slips behind a bank of ...

A new trip from Split makes the most of the stunning coastline and islands with regular stops for swimming, hiking and plenty of seafood This week-long sailing trip from Dubrovnik to Split takes in ...