Posts in Sailing

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,[…]

Dart 18 Sailing on the Urnersee

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[…]

Sailing in Switzerland

Switzerland might not be the country that immediately springs to mind when you think of sailing. Although there has been considerable media coverage[…]