HELM GUIDE Digital

Where To Sail
Autumn
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HELM
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Turkey, Greece, Vancouver,
Thailand, the Seychelles
BEST PLACES TO SAIL IN SEPTEMBER
TURKEY
DODECANESE, GREECE
PACIFIC NORTHWEST, USA
BEST PLACES TO SAIL IN OCTOBER
PHUKET, THAILAND
MAHE, SEYCHELLES
WHITSUNDAYS, AUSTRALIA
BEST PLACES TO SAIL IN NOVEMBER
ST LUCIA
FRENCH POLYNESIA
ANTIGUA
Autumn is a magical time, when the leaves start to fall, and life adds its
sepia hue to the shortening days.
September, October and November are superb times to enjoy prime
sailing conditions in the Eastern Mediterranean, Caribbean and
further afield. From Turkey and Greece to the exotic delights of the
Seychelles and Thailand, the late season is the time to go if you want
to avoid large summer crowds while enjoying the very best yachting
the world has to offer.
SEPTEMBER
September is a fantastic time to sail in the Mediterranean, as the
crowds have faded away, and although it is still warm, it’s no longer the
stifling heat of mid-summer. The Eastern Med in particular keeps its
warmth and winds until the middle of October, and is a glorious place
to enjoy an Indian summer. The waters are also at their warmest, and
swimming in secluded bays is a real treat.
OCTOBER
October was made for far-flung adventures, from the jungle-fringed,
emerald-green Andaman Sea to the swirling sands of Australia’s
Whitsundays. These are the best sailing areas off the beaten track.
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NOVEMBER
November, well clear of the hurricane season and before the peak
Caribbean season, is superb for trips south of the equator. The Leeward
islands in particular are worth looking at, while The Seychelles are at
the peak of their weather conditions.