Yachts & Yachting magazine

Atlantic Antics

The North Atlantic groups of islands off the coast of Africa and Portugal including the Azores, the Canary Islands and the Cape Verde islands just a relatively short hop from the UK, means sun seekers looking for year-round charter options, may find this is a good alternative to travelling thousands of miles to the southern hemisphere.

Their very nature of location, however, means these Atlantic group of islands are generally considered challenging in terms of charter holiday destinations – particularly areas of the Canary Islands – so it’s important to select your location according to sailing experience. If you are looking to expand your sailing experience or perhaps want an introduction to trade wind sailing, bareboat charter in this area is

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