Fifteen spectacular spots for skinny-dipping around the world.

It's International Skinny-Dipping Day, so we're lifting the lid on our favourite places to get in the nip and go for a dip.

HYPR take line honours in Gotland Runt after close battle with TP52 Outsider

The modified VO70 sailed by a majority amateur crew battled around the stunning 350nm course

Cruising Guide: East Coast USA

Sail into the historic harbour towns of New England and down to the nightlife of the Florida Keys.

Sailing in Croatia: 3 perfect sailing grounds for 3 different sailors

There’s a reason Croatia is one of the best sailing destinations in the world, and oft-cited as the Mecca of sailing in the Mediterranean; it has it all.

RORC Myth of Malham Race: from dinghies to yacht racing

Having sailed dinghies for many years, it was time for Alex to dip his toe into the world of yacht racing - and in a big way...

Cruising Guide: Italy

Italy is one of my favourite places in go sailing. Here's my whistle-stop guide to this amazing country.

“If you are going to do something, do it now. Tomorrow is too late.” - Pete Goss

The Best of the Baltic: 3 of our top sailing picks

The Baltic has a lot to offer sailors looking to experience something new and exciting. Here is our run down of places to go sailing in this unique region.

Amateur yachtsman aims to set world record for smallest boat to cross Atlantic

An amateur sailing enthusiast is putting the finishing touches on his tiny 'Big C' vessel so it can sail across the Atlantic and set a new world record.

Sir Robin’s compass is found 53 years after it was stolen

The compass used by Sir Robin Knox-Johnston has been handed into a museum after being stolen in 1969 from his 32ft Bermudan ketch, Suhaili

Crossing the Atlantic, without sight

Kate - who has a profound visual impairment - joined the crew of Tall Ship Tenacious for a voyage across the Atlantic to Antigua. This is her story.

What to do in Antigua – when not sailing!

Antigua is well known as the mecca of sailing in the Caribbean. But what's there to do when off the boat? Ruth fills us in on her top tips.

A Week Sailing in Sardinia

Who doesn't love fresh pasta, chilled rosé and a spot of superyacht regatta spectating?!

Darwin’s ‘Stolen’ Galapagos Islands Notebooks Mysteriously Returned

Priceless notebooks belonging to Charles Darwin have been mysteriously returned to Cambridge University over 20 years after they went missing.

37th America’s Cup: Barcelona to host the 2024 edition of Cup

Barcelona will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America's Cup event.

Shackleton’s Endurance Shipwreck Found

One of the world’s most famous shipwrecks, The Endurance, was found by an intrepid group of explorers more than a century after it sank in the Weddell Sea.

The History of S/Y Kahurangi

The story of one of the most beautiful classic yachts racing in the Mediterranean today.

Unusual Places to Sail in 2022

We all have our favourite places to sail, but with 71% of the world being water, it’d be a shame to not break away from our comfort zone and explore somewhere a bit different.

SpaceX’s Starlink: Global maritime coverage will be possible by mid-2022

Elon Musk shared some good news for the maritime community this week - Starlink broadband satellite constellation will have global maritime coverage by mid-2022.

Top presents for adventurous sailors in 2021

Buying gifts for an adventurous sailor who has everything isn't easy, but we have some ideas...

007 GOES UNDERSAIL

We look back at how James Bond has switched from gadget-filled motorboats to stylish classic sailing yachts.

Cruising Guide: Canary Islands

Enjoy year-round sailing and explore the best parts of this amazing archipelago

Cruising Guide: British Virgin Islands

A Kraken guide to cruising the BVI

How to watch the Tokyo Olympic sailing LIVE!

Here's the Kraken guide to the sailing at this year's Olympic Games in Tokyo

SailGP comes to Plymouth, UK

Catch all of the action online or on the water!

SAY NO TO SINGLE-USE PLASTICS THIS JULY

Kraken invites you to join in the global plastic-free July initiative.

Underwater Indonesia

If your bucket list has an entry for underwater exploration, Indonesia could be the place for you.

Cruising Guide: Portugal

Our team of sailing experts explore sailing not only off mainland Portugal but also the beautiful Azores and Madeira

Orcas spotted off Cornwall

Exciting news for the UK whale-watching community as killer whales (orcas) were spotted off the coast of Cornwall for the first time.

How to charter a yacht

One of our sailing experts talks through the tips and tricks of how to charter a yacht

Hannah Mills sets her sights on SailGP

Advancing equality in high-performance sailing - one event at a time

Cruising Guide: Caribbean

The Kraken quick-fire guide to sailing in the Caribbean.

5 Things to do when sailing in Malta

Malta is, without a doubt, a fantastic place to go sailing. So, here are our top five things to do on a yacht when visiting these beautiful islands.

TWO BOATS, ONE CUP: America’s Cup heads to Cowes for 2022

Ineos challenge Team New Zealand to a one-off Deed of Gift match around the Isle of Wight in 2022.

Cruising Guide: Greece

We run down where's hot to charter a yacht in Greece this season

Cruising Guide: Devon & Cornwall

The best way to spend 10-day sailing around Devon and Cornwall

The World’s Best Beaches

According to the Kraken Travel team...

Yacht racing: A sustainable future

Between 2003 and 2012, in the U.S alone around 1.5 million recreational boats were retired and headed to the landfill.

How to create the perfect family sailing holiday

Family sailing adventures can be very rewarding, so here are our tips for making them a success:

Where to anchor in the Isles of Scilly

From old ruins to pristine beaches, the Isles of Scilly are a true haven for sailors seeking to get away from it all.

Pip Hare finishes the epic Vendée Globe Race

Pip Hare crosses the finish line in an impressive 95D 11H 37M

6 “must visit” places to anchor in the Southern Caribbean

Here are our top-secret favourite spots in the Caribbean, providing the best sailing whilst avoiding the crowds.

A Sailor’s Christmas

We caught up with a few of our of fellow sailors to share their own Christmas sailing stories.

How to watch the America’s Cup LIVE

Follow the ACWS Auckland LIVE from your own home

Photographing Svalbard’s Wildlife

In August 2019, professional photographer, Adrian and his son, Max, join us in Svalbard for a circumnavigation of Spitsbergen.

Cruising Guide: Solent & Dorset

The best way to spend 10-day sailing around Devon and Cornwall

Three whiskies worth sailing to the Hebrides to try

Sailing around the Hebrides - from distillery to distillery.

Pip Hare: Route to Vendée Globe Race 2020

WEBINAR CATCH-UP Endurance adventurer and Kraken ambassador, Fiona Quinn interviews Pip Hare on her journey so far to the start of the Vendée Globe Race 2020

How to win the Round the Island Race

Win the UK's most popular yacht race - with a novice crew!

Is Coronavirus helping the world heal?

The skies are void of aeroplanes, the water in Venice's canals is clear and mountain goats have taken over the Welsh village of Llandudno.

Graham Walters becomes oldest man to row across the Atlantic

On Wednesday, 72-year-old veteran endurance rower, Graham Walter cruised into the record books not one, but three times.

Dutch schoolchildren stranded on tallship in Caribbean sail home after their flights were cancelled

A group of 25 Dutch high school students with very little sailing experience were greeted in their home country after COVID-19 restrictions force them to ditch their flights and sail home.

How to route across an ocean

British Sailing Team meteorologist, Simon Rowell, with professional sailor and Kraken co-founder, Mike Pickering, give their rundown on using weather routers for ocean crossings.

How to cope in isolation

Tips from true adventurers on how to come out of isolations physically and mentally stronger.

Cruising Guide: Firth of Clyde

We've put together our favourite 7 & 10 day itineraries for one of the best places to charter a yacht and sail in Scotland - Firth of Clyde

Perfect Mothers day presents for the outdoorsy and adventurous

Mothers day can be tricky to navigate, however for those mums who love an outdoor adventure, we have everything they could ever need!

Want to save water? Live like a sailor

In the UK the average person uses 142 litres of water a day. Think about that for a minute – that is a load of water.

What is Ski & Sail? My first Arctic Skiing Adventure

We are often asked, "what the hell is a Ski & Sail trip?!". Well, we asked one of our recent first-timers to give us a low down of what this unique adventure entails. Enjoy!

Rolex Fastnet moves finish from Plymouth to Cherbourg

Are you a 'Fastnet Purest' or do you welcome the change of the new finish line? Find out more

One hull, or two. Which is safer?

Our resident risk-taker Oksy, an advocate of racing offshore and all things sailing, and a Risk Project Manager in the finance sector in London, shares her findings on this very common question...

Cold weather sailing tips

Cold weather adventures are 'snow' joke - find out how to battle the frostbite like a pro

Our top winter sailing adventures

Looking for an escape from the intruding relatives, and those mushy brussel sprouts this Christmas. Check out our favourite winter sailing destinations, and discover a new kind of Christmas.

Scotland’s Best Anchorages

Sailing around the Inner Hebrides off the West Coast of mainland Scotland is one of life's true pleasures. Rolling mountains, pristine beaches and whisky distilleries.

Five sailing trips for five very different people

We’ve explored five different personas of typical travellers and have matched up what we consider to be the most suitable and exciting sailing adventures for each, where could you go next?

How to make your sailing more eco-friendly

We have been exploring small ways we as a sailing community can make a big difference to the world, whilst still making the most out of our sailing adventures. So here are our top eco-friendly sailing tips.

Trænafestivalen vs Glastonbury

Two very different festivals, but both great in their own way; one on a remote island surrounded by stunning scenery, the other packed full to the brim with people just embracing the moment... which one is right for you?

How to Not Be Seasick

Check out these 'sick' tips and prevent that wavey feeling on your next ocean adventure

Why Millennial’s Are Choosing Digital Detox Adventures

Do you know how much time your spending on your phone..? The best adventures happen in real life, not behind a screen, learn how to detox today

British Adventurer donates frostbitten toe to Canadian cocktail bar

One martini, shaken not stirred, with an extra splash of big toe, please...

How to fly a drone off a moving yacht

Looking for the best sweeping shot, or action-packed video to do your adventures justice? We have all the tips you need to work with a drone from a moving yacht.

How to survive a night on a deserted beach

There's nobody around, it's just you against the elements... how do you survive?

Is sailing safer than playing golf?

You cannot avoid all risk, but being aware of things around you and taking the necessary safety measures, sailing is one of the safest sports.

Sailing + Music Festivals = Awesome

So, what about mixing sailing and a music festival to create the perfect social-friendly, music-loving, awesome experience ever?

Sailing in the midnight sun – Tromsø to Longyearbeyn

When I was offered the chance of sailing from the Norwegian mainland to the wilds of Arctic Svalbard, it sounded too good to be true, so I jumped at it. Here is my story:

Cruising Guide: Canary Islands

Enjoy year-round sailing and explore the best parts of this amazing archipelago

37th America’s Cup: Barcelona to host the 2024 edition of Cup

Barcelona will become the first venue in the world to host both an Olympic Games and an America's Cup event.

How to Not Be Seasick

Check out these 'sick' tips and prevent that wavey feeling on your next ocean adventure

Cruising Guide: Caribbean

The Kraken quick-fire guide to sailing in the Caribbean.

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