Nevertheless we do get a lot of questions from our American clients about safety while cruising the beautiful Mediterranean.

Is it safe to sail the mediterranean. Baltic Sea - The Baltic has a short sailing season of 3 months with extra long days and smooth water. You should however avoid peak season which is between Mid-July and late August as some of the best sailing regions such as the French Riviera Adriatic Sea and the Northern Ionian Sea will be overcrowded. It has always been the case that the risks should be judged and a decision made as to whether or not they are acceptable.

Locals tend to have an even shorter season. How Safe is it to Cruise the Mediterranean Sea. After spending so many years sailing the Caribbean I was frankly astounded at how much more I enjoy the Mediterranean says Scott Farquharson of charter brokers Proteus Yacht Charters.

Recent attacks on sailors in the Caribbean and Indonesia have raised concerns about the safety of world cruising but the reality is that with a small amount of caution this is a safe way of life. The weather can be whats called settled or unsettled. An overview of the Mediterranean as a sailing ground Reaching the Mediterranean by sailboat can be challenging depending on where you set off from.

Russias navy conducts live-fire exercises. Europeans who arent in the basin yet will either need to sail the very tidal Atlantic Coast of Europe. The water however is very cold especially in the first month June of the season.

We were in the Western Mediterranean in mid September and had 12 days of sunshine. The culture the history the food the weather friendly people crystal-clear waterthere is. Before you go though be sure to take these tips to heart in order to organize a sailing adventure youll never forget.

So lets make sailing safer together. Plus while a few families can be expected to sail over school breaks Mediterranean cruises dont draw the typical spring break crowd. July-September can be the best sailing for most of the Sea.