Posts in Sailing

Beyond the certificate, managing crew dynamics

Beyond the Certificate: Managing Crew Dynamics on Your First Bareboat Charter

Earning your certificate is only the first step. Learn how to manage different crew dynamics, handle independent command, and avoid early skippering problems.

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The Splitska Vrata Tragedy: Human Factors in Sailing Safety

A technical review of the Splitska Vrata collision, exploring approach geometry, high-speed ferry dynamics, and human factors on the water

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The All Winds Toolbox: Why Good Skippers Leave “Always” and “Never” at the Dock

Discover why practical seamanship relies on adaptability, not just textbooks. Read the All Winds philosophy on real-world sailing and safety.

Lightening is one of the most terrifying things you can experience on a boat

Surviving the Dalmatian Nevera: The Ultimate Weather Guide for Sailing Croatia

Is sailing in Croatia dangerous? Learn how to predict, evade, and safely handle a violent summer Nevera storm using real-world pro-skipper tactics.

Kitesurfing from a sailboat

Windsurfing, Kiting, and Foiling from a Cruising Yacht: Reality vs. Instagram

The Instagram dream of foiling or kiting from a yacht into 20 knots of wind is incredible, but the reality is a logistical[…]

Ocean Signal PLB3 and AIS MOB2 devices

PLB vs AIS (MOBs): The Honest Guide to Electronic Lifesavers

Buying a rescue beacon? We cut through the marketing to explain the real-world difference between a PLB vs AIS-MOB, and which one you

Coaching All Winds Adventures

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.

Blauwassergeschichten starting their circumnavigation

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.

Sailing Couple enjoying time on the water together

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

Lifejacket testing is important to make sure that it will work if you really need it.

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[…]

Understanding Tides

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[…]

Learn to use the Autopilot

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

Sailing yacht cruising in the Mediterranean with perfect sail trim

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[…]

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 410 sailing into the sunset - All Winds Adventures

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[…]

All Winds Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 sailing in Croatia

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[…]

Seamanship is more than just being in control of your boat

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,[…]