Adventure

# Sailing & Regattas

Canvas up, engine off

## What to Expect

For purists, there is nothing like the sound of water rushing past the hull under sail. Charter a performance sailing yacht and feel the power of the wind - whether you are trimming sails on a passage, racing in a regatta, or learning the ropes with an expert crew. Sailing yachts reach anchorages under their own power, often with better sea-keeping than motor yachts, and the journey becomes the adventure.

Performance sailing on racing-bred yachts

Regatta participation (Antigua, Les Voiles, etc.)

Learn-to-sail instruction from professional crew

Blue-water passage making between island groups

Classic yacht experiences on beautifully restored vessels

Sunset sailing with cocktails and no engine noise

### At a Glance

Best for

Sailors of all levels, from complete beginners to experienced racers

Season

Caribbean November to May; Mediterranean May to October; BVI year-round with trade winds.

## Best Destinations

Top charter grounds for sailing & regattas

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### Mediterranean

Sardinia, Corsica, and the Greek islands offer world-class sailing conditions

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### British Virgin Islands

The sailing capital of the Caribbean with steady trade winds

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### Caribbean & Bahamas

Antigua Sailing Week, St Barths Bucket, and year-round trade winds

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### Polynesia

Epic blue-water passages between island groups

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## What to Look For

Key yacht features for sailing & regattas

-   Well-maintained sailing rig and sails
-   Experienced sailing crew
-   Comfortable cockpit with good ergonomics
-   Modern navigation and safety equipment
-   Guest-friendly deck layout for hands-on sailing

## Yachts for Sailing & Regattas

Charter yachts equipped for sailing & regattas

[Browse all yachts](/yachts/?sail_power=sail)

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![LE PONANT](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/10989/thumb/_Z8uzlnhaE3g.webp)

LE PONANT

277ft / 84.3m ·32 guests ·16 cabins From $631,746 / week

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![SPIRIT OF THE C'S](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/8799/thumb/_qfgvCNghwq3.webp)

SPIRIT OF THE C'S

210ft / 64.0m ·12 guests ·5 cabins From $245,679 / week

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![ELENA of LONDON](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/1795/thumb/1aRUnkeb2-IQ.webp)

ELENA of LONDON

180ft / 55.0m ·10 guests ·5 cabins From $116,990 / week

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![PARSIFAL III](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/2927/thumb/S3eCbhs2g0bt.webp)

PARSIFAL III

177ft / 53.8m ·12 guests ·5 cabins From $286,626 / week

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![DRUMBEAT](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/14200/thumb/1bePhtjB7r9g.webp)

DRUMBEAT

174ft / 53.0m ·10 guests ·5 cabins From $245,679 / week

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![XASTERIA](https://dos3lsnkaxgo5.cloudfront.net/yachts/yachtfolio/10435/thumb/9wWbBL1-BOvE.webp)

XASTERIA

171ft / 52.0m ·12 guests ·5 cabins From $205,902 / week

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## Ready to sail?

Tell us about your dream sailing & regattas charter and we will match you with the perfect yacht.

[Start Planning](/contact/?adventure=Sailing%20%26%20Regattas)

## Intel & Guides

Read up before your sailing & regattas charter

[Adventure Guide

### Learning to Sail in the BVI: Why the British Virgin Islands is the World's Best Classroom

Steady trade winds, sheltered waters, short island hops, and a mooring ball every mile - the British Virgin Islands has been teaching the world to sail for half a century, and nothing has changed.

Read](/intel/guide-sailing-bvi/) [Gear & Prep

### Seasickness on a Yacht Charter: What Works, What Doesn't and How to Prepare

The evidence on preventing seasickness at sea: which remedies hold up in trials, which don't, and why the boat and the route matter more than the pills.

Read](/intel/prep-seasickness/) [Destination Intel

### Where to Charter in the Caribbean: A Region-by-Region Guide to the Islands, the Trades and the Season

The Caribbean is not one cruising ground but five. How to match the region to the adventure, read the trade winds, and plan around the things brokerage sites never mention.

Read](/intel/intel-caribbean/) [Destination Intel

### The Azores by Charter Yacht: Atlantic Crossroads for Whales and Bluewater Fishing

Nine volcanic islands on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge deliver sperm whales, grander blue marlin and the Atlantic's most storied yacht port, four hours from London.

Read](/intel/intel-azores/)

[All intel & guides](/intel/)