Navigating the Certification Fog: Sailing Certifications Explained
Lost in the fog of sailing certifications? We break down the real-world difference between State Exams, RYA, IYT, and the ICC.
Serendipity on the Docks: Pink Sails, Shared Stories, and Vicarious Sailing
While delayed at the dock in Croatia, the All Winds crew had a serendipitous encounter with the Blauwassergeschichten crew before their global circumnavigation.
Couples Cruising: How to Sail Together Without Sinking the Relationship
Sailing as a couple shouldn't be a shouting match. We break down the "vicious cycle of the helm" and how to build a[…]
Sailing Safety: The Skipper’s Guide to Catastrophe Management
Every skipper faces sailing emergencies. Learn how to stop the chain of disaster, use the PAME method, and keep your bareboat charter crew
Is Your Life Jacket Actually Safe? DIY Service and Inflation Test Guide
Don't rely on luck. Learn how to service your life jacket at home, check CO2 cylinder weights, finding hidden expiry dates, and perform[…]
Sailing Tides Explained: A Guide to Springs, Neaps & Not Getting Stranded
Master sailing tides with this complete guide. Learn the difference between Spring and Neap tides, how to use the Rule of Twelfths, and[…]
Yacht Autopilot Guide: How to Master Your Silent Crew Member
Confused by Compass, Apparent, and True wind modes? Learn which sailing autopilot mode prevents dangerous gybes and how to trim your pilot for
The 5 Essentials of Sailing: Why We Still Use Them Daily
Whether you are wrestling a Laser on a gusty lake, cruising a yacht through the Mediterranean, or hanging onto a windsurfer, the physics[…]
Choosing Your Perfect Charter Yacht: Expert Reviews and Performance Scaling
Finding the perfect boat is a balance of stability, space, and performance. We provide first-hand advice based on our real-world experience at the[…]
Chartering a Sailboat with All Winds Adventures: Your Step-by-Step Guide
Our own first charter experiences were filled with ‘what ifs’: Would the boat be in good condition? Will our licenses be accepted? How[…]
Meet “All Winds”: Your Yacht for Sailing Adventures in Croatia
Meet All Winds, our 2021 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 based in Rogoznica, Croatia. More than just a yacht, she strikes the perfect balance between[…]
From The Alps to the Sea: Coming Full Circle with All Winds Adventures
From the snowy peaks of the Alps to the open waters of the Adriatic, our journey has come full circle. Discover the story[…]
The first time… Chartering
Planning your first yacht charter? Get expert tips on preparation, sailing confidence, and what to expect on a bareboat charter in Croatia or[…]
Learning to Windsurf Foil – First Steps
Learning to Foil Windsurf has been on my to do list for a few years now. This year I decided it was now[…]
What exactly is seamanship?
More than Just Skill and Navigation At All Winds Adventures, seamanship isn’t just about knowing how to handle a boat. It’s about awareness,[…]
STX 11’6″ Touring Inflatable SUP – Review
The STX 11’6″ Touring SUP is a 3.5m long SUP with 270 litres of volume, manufactured with a double-layer construction. The board weighs[…]
GoPole Dome – Review
Everyone likes to get great holiday snaps, but sometimes it’s nice to get something a bit different. Technology advancements now mean that the[…]
Galicia and Portugal
With a window for a holiday coming up, I tend to spend a lot of time looking at Windguru or Windy to try[…]
STX Inflatable Windsurf 280 – Review
The STX Inflatable Windsurf 280 is the board that initially introduced me to the STX brand. I first discovered the board on display[…]
Sailing in a Swiss Regatta
On moving to Switzerland, I would have been happy to go sailing at all, never mind sail in a regatta. I found it[…]