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- German crews book sailing holidays on average 194 days in advance; from June onwards, last-minute bookings become more common.
- Boataround.com offers price comparisons, transparent boat details, genuine reviews and verified charter partners with German-language support.
- Over 27,000 boats in more than 2,600 marinas are available, and over 120,000 customers have already used the platform.

Boataround: Yacht charter as easy as booking a hotel

- Malta offers a compact sailing area with short distances, sheltered bays, historic harbours and clear waters around Malta, Gozo and Comino.  
- The best time for sailing is May–June and September–October, with moderate temperatures and mostly steady winds from the north-west to the north-east.  
- Access is by direct flight or by yacht from Sicily; EU yachts make a voluntary report to Valletta Port Control, whilst non-EU yachts must clear customs.

Malta: Key information on the sailing area for a round-the-island cruise

- Despite the lack of anchor bays, the south-west coast of Malta offers impressive limestone cliffs and the circular "pit" lagoons, which are difficult to access.  
- Malta Freeport is dominated by industry with cranes and containers, but Pretty Bay offers sandy beaches and anchorages behind it.  
- Valletta is strategically important as a historic fortress city, combines European and African influences and stands out with its massive fortifications.

Malta: Into the ring of bastions - Valletta

- Family sails from Malta to Comino, experiencing the contrast between a deserted island and a crowded Blue Lagoon in the hustle and bustle of the high season.  
- Several potential anchor bays on Malta's western shore are overcrowded, unprotected or unsettled, so the search for a mooring fails.  
- Only Ġnejna Bay offers a quiet anchorage, a local atmosphere and a relaxing end to the day with pizza on board and a sunset.

Malta: Little space in paradise - Comino and the west coast

- Oulu is the northernmost city in the EU, is considered innovative, has a strong festival programme and will be the European Capital of Culture in 2026 under the motto "Cultural Climate Change".
- The city offers a lively cultural scene with creative venues such as Pikisaari, Nallikari Beach and easy accessibility by bike.
- Sailors mainly use the centrally located Meritulli Guest Harbour; Oulu is also home to the Air Guitar World Championships.

Insider tips on the Baltic Sea: Oulu - Finland's creative cultural jewel

- Malta offers spectacular bays, but is expensive and overcrowded due to few marinas, heavy boat traffic and high mooring fees.
- A Maltese rule prohibits leaving dinghies unattended on public jetties; this is only permitted in harbours.
- The family circumnavigates Malta by sailing boat, anchoring in Għadira Bay and St Paul's Bay, among others, and exploring the island, caves and coastal villages by dinghy.

Malta: Between dream scenery and expensive marinas - the north coast

- Kuressaare is the main town on the Estonian Baltic Sea island of Saaremaa, situated in the Gulf of Riga and characterised by a rich history.  
- The well-preserved bishop's castle Arensburg with its museum shows chapters from German rule to the Soviet era and the "singing revolution".  
- Kuressaare town harbour offers services, restaurants and a sauna; the old town, beach, castle and wellness hotels are all within walking distance.

Highlights of the Baltic Sea: Kuressaare on Saaremaa - wellness and eventful history

- Fastnet Rock was the "tear of Ireland" for Irish emigrants in the 19th century as the last visible piece of home on their way to America.  
- The sea area is dangerous; a first lighthouse was erected in 1854, which was replaced by a stronger granite tower in 1904 after 43 years.  
- Since 1925, Fastnet Lighthouse has marked the decisive turning point of the regatta between Cowes and Cherbourg in the biennial Fastnet Race.

Special lighthouses: Fastnet - Rock of tears and triumphs

- D-Marin develops marinas through purchase, refurbishment or new construction and works closely with Azimut|Benetti in Livorno, among others.
- By 2030, D-Marin aims to have a pan-Mediterranean network with 32-33 marinas, an expanded "Latitude" membership programme and digital services.
- D-Marin is the largest superyacht service provider in the Mediterranean with many large berths and is planning long-term expansion into Northern Europe and Asia.

Interview: 14,000 berths - D-Marin on course for expansion in the Mediterranean

- At the Trans-Ocean summer meeting on Fehmarn, more than 130 ocean-going sailors with 51 boats came together for an exchange of ideas and a shared experience.  
- The main topic was a practical life raft training session to practise the safe, dry transfer in an emergency.  
- Since 1968, Trans-Ocean has seen itself as a worldwide network and "home harbour" for deep-sea sailors, regardless of boat type and experience.

Trans-Ocean summer meeting: Long-distance sailors practise the emergency on Fehmarn

- Gdynia is one of the largest cities in Poland with a long seafaring tradition, a naval museum and the High Command of the Naval Forces.
- The Naval Museum shows the history of the Polish navy; the highlight is the destroyer "Błyskawica", which sailed for Great Britain during the Second World War.
- Two full-service marinas, Plaża Miejska beach and other attractions such as "Dar Pomorza" and the Emigration Museum are located right next to the harbour.

Highlights of the Baltic Sea: Gdynia on the Bay of Gdansk - home to a legend

- Ten internationally distributed top marinas are presented as special destinations for yacht owners.
- The marinas range from St Barth, Sardinia, Antibes, Monaco and Barcelona to Hong Kong, Athens and Fort Lauderdale.
- They are complemented by Yas Marina in Abu Dhabi and Porto Montenegro, some with a race track, military history or prominent events.

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Sailing areas worldwide: The best routes & sailing areas

Boataround
Yacht charter as easy as booking a hotel

Malta
Key information on the sailing area for a round-the-island cruise

Malta
Into the ring of bastions - Valletta

Malta
Little space in paradise - Comino and the west coast

Insider tips on the Baltic Sea
Oulu - Finland's creative cultural jewel

Malta
Between dream scenery and expensive marinas - the north coast

Highlights of the Baltic Sea
Kuressaare on Saaremaa - wellness and eventful history

Special lighthouses
Fastnet - Rock of tears and triumphs

Interview
14,000 berths - D-Marin on course for expansion in the Mediterranean

Trans-Ocean summer meeting
Long-distance sailors practise the emergency on Fehmarn

Highlights of the Baltic Sea
Gdynia on the Bay of Gdansk - home to a legend

Top marinas
Dream destinations - Ten of the most beautiful harbours for yachts worldwide

Sailing areas worldwide: The best routes & sailing areas

BoataroundYacht charter as easy as booking a hotel

MaltaKey information on the sailing area for a round-the-island cruise

MaltaInto the ring of bastions - Valletta

MaltaLittle space in paradise - Comino and the west coast

Insider tips on the Baltic SeaOulu - Finland's creative cultural jewel

MaltaBetween dream scenery and expensive marinas - the north coast

Highlights of the Baltic SeaKuressaare on Saaremaa - wellness and eventful history

Special lighthousesFastnet - Rock of tears and triumphs

Interview14,000 berths - D-Marin on course for expansion in the Mediterranean

Trans-Ocean summer meetingLong-distance sailors practise the emergency on Fehmarn

Highlights of the Baltic SeaGdynia on the Bay of Gdansk - home to a legend

Top marinasDream destinations - Ten of the most beautiful harbours for yachts worldwide

Boataround
Yacht charter as easy as booking a hotel

Malta
Key information on the sailing area for a round-the-island cruise

Malta
Into the ring of bastions - Valletta

Malta
Little space in paradise - Comino and the west coast

Insider tips on the Baltic Sea
Oulu - Finland's creative cultural jewel

Malta
Between dream scenery and expensive marinas - the north coast

Highlights of the Baltic Sea
Kuressaare on Saaremaa - wellness and eventful history

Special lighthouses
Fastnet - Rock of tears and triumphs

Interview
14,000 berths - D-Marin on course for expansion in the Mediterranean

Trans-Ocean summer meeting
Long-distance sailors practise the emergency on Fehmarn

Highlights of the Baltic Sea
Gdynia on the Bay of Gdansk - home to a legend

Top marinas
Dream destinations - Ten of the most beautiful harbours for yachts worldwide