Sailing welcomes women and men, children and teenagers. Nationality, culture, race, sexual orientation, disability and speech differences do not make anyone an outsider.

We want everyone to feel they belong and can be themselves. Homophobia, racism, sexism and humiliation have no place here: we treat one another with dignity and curiosity.

Tell us before booking if you need additional support or specific arrangements aboard or ashore. Children travel with responsible accompanying adults.

A yacht offers less personal space than a hotel, and we share everyday life with our crew. Speak honestly and kindly, ask before touching someone or taking their picture, and respect rest.

When someone wants time alone, give them that space. “No” is enough and needs no explanation.

Love and mutual attraction are welcome. Intimacy requires mutual consent and privacy, in your own cabin or a hotel. Yacht walls are thin, so consider the people resting nearby. Shared spaces remain shared.

Dance as if nobody is watching. Create costumes, play music and share your world and your favourite ideas.

A pink panther, a zebra, your own camp or a fabulous new hat every day: make it yours. Be radiant or quiet, without judgement.

Performances and parties are optional. Spend an evening alone, read on deck or go to bed whenever you wish.

On the first day we get to know the boat and attend a relaxed, thorough safety briefing. Your skipper shows you the lifejackets, explains the essentials and answers questions. We also acknowledge the participation and cancellation rules together.

All our skippers have completed first-aid training. Every Sailing Man has a professional doctor, with medical arrangements made for the particular fleet. Skippers handle navigation and decisions aboard; the doctor provides medical care.

Be on time, because your crew and the whole fleet depend on it. We monitor the weather and do not depart into a storm. The skipper may change the route and programme. If asked to wear a lifejacket, do so even under a clear sky: the skipper assesses the conditions and is responsible for the crew’s safety.

Rope swings and similar activities are not promised. The skipper of the individual boat decides whether an activity can take place safely.

Many of our team have sailed for around twenty years or more. We love sailing, exploration and the sea itself. Treat boats with care, keep them clean and avoid cluttering shared spaces.

Even if you came to relax, be ready to help during docking and sail handling. The skipper explains each task and matches it to your experience and ability.

Friendly racing celebrates our sailing background. It is chess on water, with tactics, strategy and rules. People and boats matter more than first place. We avoid collisions and may simplify racing rules for a clear, safe format. Ask Slava about a separate competitive regatta experience.

We welcome different music and new experiences. Guests bring their own cultures: African and Latin traditions, electronic music, live projects, acoustic instruments and even piano can share the same space.

Sailing Man brings together sailing, exploration and rest. Music complements the journey. This is not a nonstop rave; sleep and full days matter too.

We start events earlier. Loud music usually ends around 22:00. In agreed venues, some evenings may continue until midnight, at the latest 01:00. Local rules and neighbours always come first: sound travels far over water.

We draw inspiration from Burning Man’s culture of participation and gifting. Share breakfast oil or sunscreen, give someone a cap, play a set, make art, catch a mooring line or offer a dinghy ride.

Give without expecting anything in return. Contributions are not measured by price, and participation is voluntary.

We develop Sailing Man as a noncommercial creative project, investing our own time, energy and funds. We intend to reinvest festival revenue in its growth and creative work, including our films. Explore what we have made in Cinema.

Leave no trace. Take rubbish away, remove decorations and avoid loose glitter. Never touch, break off or collect coral. Care for wildlife and follow nature-park rules.

We are guests of people who live on these islands all year. Treat them with respect, not as service staff. Each festival visits a different region, and its culture is part of the journey.

Learn a few local words. Anton’s favourite is “thank you”. Use it generously.

No alcohol during passages or manoeuvres. Ask the skipper before drinking at anchor: they know the plan and conditions. Skippers and instructors do not drink while working. A couple of glasses of good wine in the evening, or discovering Seychelles rum, can be welcome when safe. Alcohol never defines the trip.

Drugs are prohibited. We protect a calm atmosphere where aggression and harassment have no place.

If you experience unwanted attention or feel uncomfortable, tell a skipper or our rangers, the care and safety team. They will listen, help protect your boundaries and address the facts without rumours or judgement.

We choose kind language without swearing, abuse or humiliation. Leave political, religious and sporting arguments ashore: at sea, we would rather talk about what brings us together. If a conversation makes someone uncomfortable, respect their request to change the subject.

Capture beautiful moments and share them with friends, with the consent of people pictured. Sometimes, put the phone away and live the moment.

A whale’s song, bioluminescent plankton like a night sky, or a dance that makes a crowd feel as one cannot fit into even the newest smartphone. Feel it first. There will be stories to tell later.