Mediterranean Planning
If you are planning on cruising to the Mediterranean, these links to articles and resources on Noonsite and elsewhere on the web, will help with your planning and preparation.
Preparing for the Mediterranean:
- Cruising in the European Union: Schengen Area, Import Duty, VAT etc. and associated news
- Documents Required when Cruising Abroad
- Proof of Competency for European Countries
- Managing Essential Paperwork whilst Cruising
- Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe
- Insurance: Yacht Owners Warned Against Under-Insuring
- Managing Money whilst cruising
- Cruising in Europe: Learning to be Flexible
- Coping with Schengen Schenanigans
- Long term cruising in the Mediterranean
- Mediterranean sailing: Lessons learned from 2 years exploring Europe’s great sea
- Checking the Checklist
- Join a Rally: World Cruising Club Events
- Everything you need to know about sailing rallies and cruising in company
- Yacht Transport by Carrier Vessel: A Step by Step Guide
Country-specific Planning:
- Information for Polish Flag Yachts Entering Greece
- Greece: Corinth Canal Re-Opens for Business
- Turkey: Applying for a Short Term Residency Permit
- Tunisia: A Five-Star Schengen Bolthole
Passage Planning for the Mediterranean:
- Atlantic Iberian Peninsula [“Orca Alley”]: Passage Planning 4-Part Series (in collaboration with the CA) – 2024
- Red Sea: Cruisers Reassess Security Situation
- Crossing the Red Sea in Both Directions: Tips and Advice
- Netherlands to Turkey via the European Canals and Rivers
- Netherlands to Greece: Inland Route
- Navigating the French Canals and Rivers in a Small Yacht
- France, Netherlands, Germany: Useful Information on The Inland Waterways of Europe
- Circumnavigating Europe
- Planning a European Cruise
- Peters & May: Guide to Mediterranean Yachting Destinations
- UK to Greece: 12 Lessons Learned
- How to use the Trip Planning Feature on Windy
- Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
Publications
- Mediterranean Almanac
- The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising
- Imray Apps and Online
- Voyaging with Kids – A Guide to Family Life Afloat
Also, check out each Mediterranean country’s Related Content/Related Books section, for a list of recommended cruising guides and related titles – for example – Italy/Books.
Arrival Formalities and Requirements:
- The European Union: Schengen Area, Import Duty, VAT etc. and associated news
- Demystifying International Clearance for Cruisers
- Movement of Pets within the EU
- Mediterranean Anchoring Restrictions
- How to do Med Mooring (Distant Shores TV)
- Marinas: Boaters adopt new habits with digital reservations
Helpful tips on dealing with life on Board:
- Living Aboard a Yacht in the Med – The Ups and Downs
- Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
- How to Stay Cool on a Sailboat
- Five Blue Water Cruising Essentials for Safety and Comfort
- How to Save Energy when Cooking on Board
Tips on finding and dealing with Crew:
Communications:
- Setting up WiFi and the Internet on Board
- VHF Certification & Licensing
- Cruising Radio Nets – Mediterranean
- Optimizing Iridium GO use on Board
- Cruising Europe: EU scraps mobile roaming charges
Apps, Social Media, Forums and Online Magazines:
- Navily – Nautical Guide – App
- Imray Apps
- Savvy Navvy App
- Med Sailing Facebook Group
- Cruisers Forum
- Kids4Sail Facebook Group
- The Islander Magazine
Marine Services in the Mediterranean:
- TransEurope Marinas
- LPG Stations Europe-wide
- Ordering Spares while cruising the Eastern Med
- Yacht Transportation and Delivery
- You, the Shipyard and your Insurance Policy
Mediterranean Weather Services and Reports:
- Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service
- Free Forecast Services
- Mediterranean Wave Forecast (WAM)
- Euro Weather
- 20 Tips for Surviving Strong Winds
- Handling Rough Weather in Port
- Spain, Balearics: Meteotsunami (rissaga) floods islands of Mallorca and Menorca
- Turkey, Marmaris: Damaging waterspout overturns yachts in Yat Marina
- Greece: Ionian Islands Devastated by “Medicane”
Safety and Security Issues:
- Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
- The Migrant Crisis – Tragedy and Treachery
- SAR Contacts – Find Rescue Coordination Centres Worldwide
- Securing your Boat from Intruders
- Protecting Yourself from Boat Theft
- Noonsite’s Piracy and Security Pages
Health
Keep an eye on the World Health Organisation website to check for any health alerts in the countries you are planning to visit so you can prepare you and your crew accordingly. It may be that certain vaccinations are required and certificates carried, or that restrictions are in place at ports of entry if coming from a country with an epidemic and further health paperwork needs to be carried by all crew. All countries on Noonsite have a useful health section for reference.
Helpful reports
- Medical Kits for Cruising
- Family Healthcare while cruising
- Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
- Why Sailing Makes You Healthier
Environmental Issues and Requirements:
- European Black & Grey Water Regulations
- Fifty Shades of Grey Water
- We can all help Clean up the Med
- Aluminium Cans and the Ocean
- Citizen Science Programmes for Cruisers
- Balearic Islands: Be Aware of the Posidonia LIFE Project if wanting to anchor.
- Turkey: Grey Water and Black Water Requirements
- Upcycling, Recycling and Repurposing Sails
- Noonsite’s Environment Pages
Mediterranean End of Season Preparations:
- How to lay up a Yacht Abroad
- Yacht Transport by Carrier Vessel: A Step-by-Step Guide
- Yacht Transportation
- Warning Regarding the International Transport of Yachts
- Wintering in the Mediterranean
- Keeping your Yacht in Greece Post-Brexit
- Update for Yachts Changing Flag of Ownership
- Tunisia: A Five-Star Schengen Bolthole
- Turkey: Three Years based out of Alanya Marina
- Cyprus: A Warm Place to spend a Mediterranean Winter
Mediterranean Cruisers’ Blogs
- Saillmates: Sailing Greece – The Beauty and the Beasts
- Sailmates: The Joys and Horrors of The Med
- Lizatrix: Sailing the Mediterranean
- Exploring the Med with a dog
- Summer in Mediterranean Spain
- Sail Big Sky
- Two Years for the Caribbean & Med
- Ocean Dream – Cruising Tips
- RedRoo: Albania, Greece, Turkey, Malta and Morocco
Editor’s Note: Any updates to the above articles or suggestions of links you have found useful for Mediterranean cruising are very welcome. Register on Noonsite (top right) and post a comment on this report using the “speech bubble” icon, or send your feedback to [email protected] – thank you.
