| Italy is perhaps the most beautiful of the | | | | My first boating holiday was an eye opener. I had the |
| Mediterranean countries and very few other places | | | | holiday of my life, family vacations don't get better |
| on earth can compare. The coastline is spectacular | | | | than this. We'd moor off undiscovered coves perfect |
| with stunning beaches and quiet little bays, most of | | | | for kids. They could row the dingy ashore and swim |
| which can be reached only by sea. The islands of | | | | and snorkel in safe calm water - spending hours |
| Sicily in Sardinia are perfect for exploring - with an | | | | playing on the beaches or trying to catch the fish in |
| average of 300 days of sunshine and with warm | | | | the warm turquoise sea. |
| winds off Africa this is a great sailing spot. | | | | Where to begin? Well Sardinia is the ideal place to |
| It is neither expensive or difficult to organize. I too | | | | charter a boat either alone or with a full crew, |
| was once under the impression that only the truly | | | | skippered or bareboat. Rates are very reasonable |
| wealthy could afford this type of holiday. That is not | | | | and the waters are not to difficult for the novice |
| true. | | | | sailor. |