Italy is perhaps the most beautiful of the Mediterranean countries and very few other places on earth can compare. The coastline is spectacular with stunning beaches and quiet little bays, most of which can be reached only by sea. The islands of Sicily in Sardinia are perfect for exploring - with an average of 300 days of sunshine and with warm winds off Africa this is a great sailing spot.
It is neither expensive or difficult to organize. I too was once under the impression that only the truly wealthy could afford this type of holiday. That is not true.
My first boating holiday was an eye opener. I had the holiday of my life, family vacations don't get better than this. We'd moor off undiscovered coves perfect for kids. They could row the dingy ashore and swim and snorkel in safe calm water - spending hours playing on the beaches or trying to catch the fish in the warm turquoise sea.
Where to begin? Well Sardinia is the ideal place to charter a boat either alone or with a full crew, skippered or bareboat. Rates are very reasonable and the waters are not to difficult for the novice sailor.
Most Sardinian marinas offer full resort facilities, with everything a yachtie could wish for. The Smeralda and Porto Cervo Yacht Clubs also offer lots of millionaire, sports stars, supermodels and luxury yachts. If this is not to your liking you will find that the east and west coasts of the Island are much simpler and down to earth.
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