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Holidays in September: Here the best destinations!
September means the same thing for the majority of people: time to get back to work! For others September is the best moment of the year to spend a holiday on a sailboat or on a catamaran; the number of those who choose the “smart holidays” is increasing more and more every year because this choice takes lot of benefits. A September sailboat vacation is a lot cheaper, you have the possibility to choose destinations that otherwise on August would be very chaotic.
Here the best destinations for a off season sailboat holiday.
The keyword for this time of the year is “relax”: Islands like Sicily and Sardinia are now free from the July-August chaos; the Amalfi Coast and the Aeolian Islands are the ideal destination in September, the weather is nice and the caves are even more beautiful thanks to the less boat-crowded coasts. The beaches of the Maddalena Archipelago offer breathtaking views all year long. Here’s how to plan your off-season sailboat holiday and what you must see:
Maddalena Archipelago – SARDINIA: September is on of the best time of the year for a sailboat holiday in Sardinia. Throughout this month the coasts are free of the giant number of boats that are usually docked there during August; this way you are able to enjoy the undisputed beauty of these places. This amazing archipelago offers a nice weather until October, the sunny days assure you a very relaxing holiday. The must-see beaches in Sardinia are: Pink Beach of Budelli, Cala Coticcio in Caprera, Cala Corsara, Isola di Spargi and of course Maddalena Island.
Aeolian Islands and Sicily: With its mediterranean weather the amazing Sicily offers an ideal climate for a sailboat holiday: usually during this month it’s almost 28° Celsius, perfect weather for nice swims and relaxing sunbathing sessions. Among the Sicilian coasts, including the Aeolian Islands, there are lots of places to visit. Ideal destination to spend 15 days.
Amalfi Coast – CAMPANIA: The Amalfi Coast, and all the coasts of Cilento, Capri, Ischia and Procida offer fairytales-like places to visit. Undoubtedly a pearl among the September sailboat holidays destinations. In September the weather is nice, the beaches are less crowded and you can enjoy amazing views at anchor. The must-see beaches around here are: Duoglio Beach in Amalfi, Collata in Cetara, Cavallo Morto in Maiori and the beach of Castiglione.
Elba Island – Tuscan Archipelago: The Island of Elba is the biggest of the tuscan archipelago. Exploring it in September means enjoying a really nice weather, the ideal for those who want to see the wonders of the island in full relax. This island offers many types of beaches: thin sand beaches, big beaches to relax and gravel beaches. Impossible not to mention the rocky caves, that you can fully enjoy from the sailboat on anchor. Wild coasts for those who like quiet, like Chiessi, Patresi and Capo Sant’Andrea.
3 good reasons to choose a sailboat holiday:
1. Discover a giant amount of beaches only reachable by sailboat.
2. Be free to be on the beach all day long.
3. Enjoy the silence of the sea and the wind on the skin.
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Are you looking for a sailing boat holiday?
Independently from how you plan your sailing boat holiday, spending time on a boat will make huge benefits for your body and your mind at every age, even if you’ll not be able to feel it straight away.
What is a holiday without the sea?
According to recent studies, living on the seaside is a great cure-all for your health.
The water has the power to release chemical substances directly connected to your wellness:
1. Happiness: the sea has a relaxing power because it is able to activate the parts of our brain which are associated with the positive attitude, the emotional stability and the ability to recover positive memories.
2. Relax: living on the seaside can relax a tired mind. Being near the sea can really have a strong painkilling and relaxing effect; the sound of the water is a wonderful background to rest. We also relax our sight because the view is composed by tenuous colours and a flat horizon.
3. Health: Sea air is healthy. The experts recommend to breathe deeply when near the sea because the air over there is full of sodium chloride, magnesium, iodine and potassium.
The only choice you have to make is the view you want to enjoy every day of your holiday on a sailing boat; Italy offers the most incredible views…Think about white and golden sand, crystalline waters…an holiday with Sagaponack is exactly this.
Discover more looking at our charters:
Sardinia Charter: Wonderful beaches, turquoise waters, sand under your feet and the smell of the sea that reminds you you’re on holiday.
Corsica Charter: We have selected amazing itineraries all over Corsica, perfect if you’re looking for something special.
Aeolian Islands Charter: New itineraries and last minute offers to explore these amazing volcanic islands. Its wild beauty and uncontaminated nature make this archipelago one of the most beautiful of the Mediterranean Sea, recognized by UNESCO as World Heritage Site.
Amalfi Coast Charter: Very romantic and perfect destination for those who want to relax and sunbath looking at these amazing coastal views.
Catamaran VS Sailing Boat : Wich one to Choose
Those who chose to spend their holidays on a sailing boat surely came across countless offers on the charter market. Seeing those amazing brochures of luxury catamarans and wonderful sailing boats probably popped out a question:
Catamaran or sailing boat? Which one to choose?
Those who are dreaming about a boat trip do not probably know about the differences between a sailing boat and a catamaran; just looking at the photos of both of them, exploring the rooms or the dinette makes you want to get on board and leave. But which one is better? Both crafts are usually mixed up without any kind of distinction, but there are instead many differences between them.
Comfort and stability or participation and adaptability?
The physical differences between the catamaran and the sailing boat make the latter, having only one hull, more quick and easy to move nearby the ports, to the cost of the comforts offered by a catamaran of course. The catamaran has two or more hulls (multihull) that make it more stable during the navigation, allowing a safe mooring without the need to spend money on port dues and enjoying the amazing panorama straight from the boat. A sailing boat calls instead for more participation and spirit of adventure: the narrower spaces on board make the experience an active group work.
Would you rather a holiday of relax and safety or an adventurous one?
The majority of sailing boats having one hull usually has just one engine. The catamaran with two hulls has of course two engines, one per hull. This characteristic makes it faster and safer; it also has a great stability, ideal for those who want a trip based on luxury and relax. When a boat is sailing against the wind it can be victim of a careening effect, an inclination due to the wind that sometimes can reach 30° or more. Of course the enthusiasts of sailing boats would be very happy, but those who are not used to the navigation, preferring a more stable situation, would rather be on board of a catamaran which can manage this effect better thanks to the strength of two hulls.
More privacy, more space (multihull catamaran) or narrower spaces (sailing boat)?
Last but not least there are the differences about the spaces and the comforts. A multihull catamaran provides bigger spaces, allowing more privacy among the people on board and the extra crew (for ex. hostesses and skippers). A sailing boat is more “intimate” because of the narrower spaces and a smaller group of people, ideal for those who want to give away a little bit of comfort to the benefit of a lower cost of the trip.
Technical differences between a sailing boat and a catamaran:
| Sailing boat | Catamaran | |
| Maximum number hosts: | 12 | 12 |
| Crew | 1/2 | 1/3 |
| Suggested number hosts | 2/6 | 4/8 |
| Previous experiences | relevant | not relevant |
| Spaces on board | + 80 % | |
| Speed | + 20 % | |
| Careening effect | 25° / 60° | 5° / 15° |
| Children and elders | few limitations | not relevant |
| Activities during navigation | lots of limitation | few limitations |
| Navigation and mooring comforts | low | high |
| Extra costs (gasoline and port dues) | + 30 % | |
| Charter offers | high | low |
The Captain suggests:
Talking with the Captain when booking a multihull catamaran or a sailing boat is very important to choose properly. He will suggest the best choice relying on the group’s needs in order to satisfy your requests and expectations.