A captain's experience: why a yacht that's in good working order at the pier is replaced at sea, what kinds of breakdowns occur, and how responsibility, insurance, and payment are distributed.

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.

We compare sailing and motor catamarans based on speed, fuel consumption, space, maintenance, and sailing scenarios.

How sail angle adjustment affects lift, flow separation, and stall, while teltailers help visualize the working flow.

Practical instructions for working with a nautical chart: checking the edition, reading depths and symbols, plotting coordinates, bearings and distances.

Clouds are gathering on the horizon, the actual wind conditions are diverging from the morning forecast, and the yacht is just crossing the Gulf Stream. Will the boat withstand the approaching 45-50 knot squall? In this situation, the main question is: how much time is left for […]

Valencia Yacht Port review: boat-specific berthing rates, pontoons, infrastructure, airport transfers, and storage options.

How to avoid household injuries on a yacht, safely handle mooring lines, cook while the boat is rocking, and protect yourself from UV rays even under cloud cover.

A practical guide to choosing a flag, checking VAT, paperwork, insurance, and the full cost of yacht registration for residents and non-residents.

Why a small ocean-going yacht can withstand big waves, recover after a roll, and is sometimes safer than a life raft.

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

Rules of conduct on a yacht for beginners: how to board, use equipment, not disturb the captain, and observe marina etiquette.

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

We're breaking down the budget for a round-the-world yacht trip: boat price, preparation, maintenance, crew life, registration, marinas, and reserves.

We discuss the legality of carrying weapons on a yacht, declaring possessions when crossing borders, the risk of inspection, and planning a safe route.

A practical guide on how a novice sailor can avoid injury, loss of control, line tangling, and maneuvering errors.

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

A practical guide to boat parts, hoisting the mainsail, heading downwind, sail trimming, reefing and basic gybing.