North America

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  • Sailing in California
    California rewards thoughtful skippers with wildly varied waters: protected bays for stress‑free practice, ocean channels that test seamanship, and island anchorages that feel a world away. This guide explains the coast in clinical detail—where to go, when to go, what the wind will do, and how to berth—so you can plan confidently and sail decisively. Expect strong summer thermals in San Francisco Bay, mellow sea breezes and island hop‑offs in the south, and a rugged, mist‑tipped central coast between. We outline model itineraries, seasonal weather patterns, harbour options and charter pathways, including the brief on what qualifications charter companies typically expect. If you want a state‑of‑the‑art introduction to California sailing, start here.
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  • Sailing in Baja California Sur
    Baja California Sur rewards skippers with stark desert-and-sea panoramas, short and safe day-hops, and anchorages of startling clarity. From La Paz’s well-served marinas you can reach the emerald coves of Espíritu Santo and Isla San Francisco within hours; stretch north and you meet the rugged seamounts and marine parks of Loreto; look south and Cabo’s Pacific glamour beckons. The wind regime is readable if seasonal, the hazards are manageable with preparation, and shore support is reliable where it matters. This guide sets out where to go, when to go, and what to expect, so you can plot itineraries that work with the weather, not against it.
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  • Sailing in the USA
    From fog-wreathed Maine to sunlit Catalina and the emerald maze of the San Juans, the USA offers a patchwork of world-class cruising grounds stitched together by dependable wind regimes and exemplary shoreside support. You can pick line‑of‑sight island hopping, vigorous coastal passages, or wilderness exploration, then add marinas, mooring fields and anchorages to suit your crew and season. This guide sets out the key areas, when to go, how the weather really behaves, and where you’ll find the most rewarding harbours. It also demystifies chartering in the States, including the straightforward certification expectations, and outlines formalities for visiting yachts. Read on to compare itineraries from New England, the Chesapeake, Florida and the Pacific Northwest, with clear pointers on winds, climate and access so you can choose the right USA sailing chapter for you.
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  • Sailing in Mexico
    Mexico offers three distinct cruising worlds in one country: the wildlife-rich Sea of Cortez, the sun-soaked Pacific Riviera, and the reef-fringed Caribbean of the Yucatán. Distances are manageable, provisioning is straightforward in major ports, and the marina network is better than many expect. Conditions are seasonally reliable if you respect the hurricane windows and plan for regional wind quirks like winter “Nortes”, the Tehuantepec gap winds, and La Paz’s famed Coromuel breezes. Whether you are weighing up a bareboat week from La Paz, a relaxed Costalegre hop, or a trade-wind escape around Isla Mujeres and Cozumel, Mexico rewards prudent skippers with clear water, dramatic anchorages, and genuine cultural depth.
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  • Mexico’s Yucatán Caribbean: Isla Mujeres to Cozumel
    The stretch from Isla Mujeres to Cozumel rewards competent skippers with clear water, reef-fringed passages and friendly, well-provisioned harbour towns. Expect an alluring mix of turquoise anchorages, easy line-of-sight hops inside the reef in settled weather, and open-water legs that test your pilotage in current and trade winds. This guide sets out the sailing areas, seasonal wind shifts and reef passes you should know before you go. It also explains how to plan practical routes, where to berth or anchor with confidence, and what to expect if you charter locally, including the certifications typically requested by operators. Handled with care and daylight pilotage, the Yucatán Caribbean offers a memorable Caribbean-style cruise with Mexican hospitality, world-class diving and good travel connections via Cancún and Cozumel.
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