On our sailing holidays website, we believe that seamanship and knots are essential skills for every sailor. Whether you’re an experienced sailor or just getting started, having the right knowledge and techniques can make all the difference to your sailing experience. To help our clients build their seamanship and knot-tying skills, we have put together […]
Seamanship
Seamanship is the foundation of every safe, enjoyable day at sea—whether you’re joining one of our sailing day trips in Halkidiki or taking a bareboat or skippered charter from Preveza/Lefkada, Athens/Alimos, or Halkidiki. In this category we focus on the practical skills that experienced skippers rely on every time they leave the dock: anchoring with confidence, tying the right knot for the job, and understanding the classic references that shaped modern navigation.
You’ll find clear, skipper-tested guidance on selecting good holding ground, setting and checking your anchor, using scope correctly, and planning for wind shifts and swell—because a quiet night at anchor starts with disciplined technique. Our knots content covers the essentials for docking, reefing, towing, and securing gear on monohulls, catamarans, and motor yachts, with emphasis on speed, strength, and easy release. We also highlight why Bowditch remains a trusted seamanship compass: not as theory, but as a practical mindset for decision-making on the water.
If you want to sail smarter, handle your boat with confidence, and keep crew and guests comfortable, start here.
Bowditch – The American Practical Navigator
The American Practical Navigator (commonly known as Bowditch), originally written by Nathaniel Bowditch, is an encyclopaedia of navigation. It serves as a valuable handbook on oceanography and meteorology, and contains useful tables and a maritime glossary. In 1867 the copyright and plates were bought by the Hydrographic Office of the United States Navy, and as […]
Anchoring in Halkidiki
On our sailing holidays website, we understand that anchoring is an essential part of sailing in Halkidiki. Whether you’re cruising the open sea or dropping anchor in a quiet bay, it is important to have the right techniques, equipment and knowledge to ensure a safe and successful anchoring experience. To help our clients make the […]