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July 12th, 2008

New To Sailing? Be Adventurous, Book A Boat Holiday

Never fallen asleep on deck, listening to the lapping of the Mediterranean on the hull, or felt the wind in your hair as you race along over the water? Then you havent lived! All Afloat sailing holidays arent just for experienced sailors and they are a great way to be initiated into this exhilarating sport whilst improving your tan at the same time.

Unless you have been introduced to sailing at a young age, it may be something you never think to try out, believing it to be the exclusive preserve of boat enthusiasts and coastal dwellers. However, more and more people can now have fun participating in crewing a yacht thanks to low cost sailing holiday providers, All Afloat..

Sailing holidays are ideally suited to families and groups of friends, as it is a very social sport, with everybody living in close quarters and plenty of other sailors in every marina and port. They are a winner for summer as there is a holiday suited to every level of experience. Whether you want to get your hands dirty and join in to the sailing of the yacht, or prefer lazy days being skippered from port to port or island to island, everyone can find a sailing holiday which fulfils all their fantasies of life on the ocean wave.

If you have a skipper in the family, you could charter a yacht yourself, and set off on a voyage of discovery. Alternatively, if you have never set foot on board a yacht before, you could charter a crewed yacht. The crew will do all the work and you are required to do nothing except relax. Of course, you can participate in the actual sailing of the yacht as much or as little as you like, as this is often half the pleasure of being aboard. If you wish to learn about sailing during your break, the crew will always be more than happy to share their knowledge with you.

For those on a budget, or who enjoy a taste of the unknown, you can even book an individual cabin and then get to know your fellow shipmates throughout the holiday. Who knows you could make friends for a lifetime.

Imagine, cruising through crystal clear waters, stopping to swim and admire rugged parts of the coastline which would be completely inaccessible by land. You could dine aboard, or try out the local cuisine in the bustling marina restaurants in small coastal towns. Admire the thousands of stars which suddenly come out when you are at sea, and anchor overnight in beautiful, isolated coves and inlets. Discover sandy beaches and deserted islands the world is your oyster when you are aboard a yacht.

A wide variety of destinations are available when booking through All Afloat. You could choose to spend a few weeks in the Mediterranean, or if you are after more extreme or adventurous locations, you might consider sailing in the Seychelles, the Caribbean, Thailand or the Pacific Rim. These locations used to be the preserve of the rich and famous, however All Afloat can ensure that their fabulous yachts are made available at the lowest price possible. All Afloats motto is to provide sailing holidays for people with more sense than money and with their usual good value, and special offers they really do live up to their promise.

A waterborne break can be the holiday of a lifetime. For more information about the range of sailing holidays available and to book your sailing holiday adventure, visit www.allafloat.com

About All Afloat

All Afloats ability to turn sailing dreams into reality at the lowest possible price for the customer is second to none. All Afloat has something for everyone, from the novice who wants to try out sailing for the first time to experienced skippers looking for exceptional charter deals. All Afloat is proud of its excellent reputation for client satisfaction, and boasts a vast array of yachts, destinations and itineraries on its website http://www.allafloat.com

All Afloat is owned by Global Yacht Group.

Please direct all media queries, requests for press information and editorial details, to Rebecca Appleton. Tel: 0208 123 5178 or email: press@topposition.co.uk

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