Sailing yachting

We explore the mistakes made when buying a yacht: size, cabins, equipment, VAT, the US market, and damaged boats. Practical guidelines for choosing.

How to choose your first yacht based on your cruising area, crew, and budget: boat size, ownership costs, storage, and pre-purchase inspection.

Do you know what happens when stable and strong enough trade winds come face to face with hundreds of scattered islands and bays? The surface water is driven away from the shores and the deep waters rise, which are rich [...]

What not to take on a sailboat: from glass and cardboard to portable heaters and exposed battery wires.

How to calculate the cost of a circumnavigation: consider the purchase of a boat, provisions for repairs, maintenance, the route area, and the crew's life.

An analysis of the Escape yacht disaster: how nighttime reefing, upwind winds, and loss of boom control led to tragedy.

We explore why a sailing catamaran is more convenient than a yacht, its limitations, rental costs, and how dual engines help with mooring.

What does the maintenance of a sailing yacht consist of: mooring, service, insurance, seasonal work, equipment replacements, and a reserve for repairs.

A practical guide: steps and a checklist for preparing your yacht for sailing – deck, saloon, engine, gas, shore power, and final checks.

Yachts are sailing, motor-sailing or motorized vessels for sports or walks, such a definition is given by various dictionaries. If you are a romantic, then a yacht is a dream, a girl, a bird, and a reliable friend to whom you entrust your [...]

We break down monthly yacht expenses: food, maintenance, marina, transportation, medical care, and a reserve for major breakdowns.

Owner's personal experience after 1300 nautical miles: slow passages, anchorages, expenses, weather and responsibility for the yacht.