Trip: Sailing holidays despite Corona: sailing areas, tips and charter knowledge

Many charter companies and their customers are wondering how the next season will go: When will the coronavirus figures finally fall so that we can plan a sailing holiday for next year with some degree of reliability?

As long as there is no improvement in sight, most people remain hesitant; no wonder if it is not clear whether the trip can take place at all. And even if the chosen area is removed from the list of risk areas in time - how do you get there?

This question arises in particular for countries that can only be reached by plane. The flight market is currently at rock bottom, and the flight schedules of many airlines have been severely thinned out for 2021. The fact that many customers are still waiting for refunds for flights cancelled this summer is not exactly helping to inspire new confidence.

European sailing areas that can be reached by car are therefore moving into focus - after all, the journey can be planned flexibly here. Numerous beginner-friendly sailing areas can be reached within a day's journey, as can challenging areas for more experienced crews.

We provide an overview of these destinations with tips on how to get there and charter providers, as well as ideas for a different kind of charter cruise.

The topics in detail:

BEGINNER AREAS

In times of pandemic, the focus is on easily accessible sailing destinations. Where you are in good hands.

FLOTILLA CRUISES

Sailing with like-minded people and still setting your own course - that's how it works.

GOALS FOR ADVANCED USERS

Chartering for experts: areas that challenge skipper and crew.

SPECIAL BOATS

Whether big, sporty or special: charter holidays on exciting ships.

LAW

A customer-friendly judgement is causing a stir. Which could apply to everyone in future.

You can read the reports on the topics in YACHT 25/2020, which is available in stores and in the online shop as well as a digital download.