Holidaying in Europe on a yacht: What you need to know

Cruising to Europe this summer? Make sure you know the rules for clearing in and out

Things have changed considerably over the last few years when it comes to freedom of movement to sail and travel within the European Union, and many of the freedoms British sailors took for granted five years ago are now gone.

Here are a few guidelines to help point you in the right direction for some of the key issues this summer. This article does not cover VAT regulations for buying, selling or importing your boat to or from the EU.