So what is the best time for your sailing vacation?

Full moon can enhance your sailing vacation Of course you can go sailing at almost any time of the year, but some dates are obviously better than others, particularly if you are a relative beginner.

Whilst you don't want to end up taking your vacation in the hurricane season, you must expect that weather conditions are going to be variable. Having no wind can hamper a trip to the same extent that having too much wind can; both can mean you stay moored up until the conditions change.

That said, if your trip is going to take you sailing in the Caribbean, you are likely to get warmer weather than if your location is around the coast of Scotland.

If you can book your vacation around the time of a full moon you can expect clear bright skies with an added romantic quality.

For many people the timing will have to coincide with annual vacation periods, so you may not too much flexibility over the timing. Remember the weather is one element you can't control. So with that in mind, choose a location that fits your availability and budget and then check to see what sort of whether you can expect. If the holiday still looks good, go for it!

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