Weapons on a Yacht: What to Check Before Entering
We discuss the legality of carrying weapons on a yacht, declaring possessions when crossing borders, the risk of inspection, and planning a safe route.
The best yachting destinations
Water areas
Yachting in Russia
Yachting in Russia: sailing trips on seas, lakes, and rivers, a variety of routes, training, seafaring practice, and yacht recreation.
Yachting in Turkey
Yachting in Turkey: sailing cruises along the Mediterranean and Aegean coasts, quiet bays, ancient cities and yacht trips.
Yachting in Thailand
Yachting in Thailand: cruises among tropical islands, picturesque bays of the Andaman Sea, warm water, seafaring experience, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Spain
Yachting in Spain: cruises in the Balearic and Canary Islands, coastal routes, seafaring and sailing trips.
Yachting in France
Yachting in France: sailing cruises along the Côte d'Azur, Corsica, and the Atlantic, scenic routes, seafaring experiences, and yachting holidays.
Yachting in Portugal
Yachting in Portugal: sailing trips across the Atlantic, routes along the coast and islands, ocean practice and yacht holidays.
Yachting in Madagascar
Yachting in Madagascar: tropical islands, coral reefs, secluded bays, ocean routes and unusual yacht trips.
Yachting in Greece
Yachting in Greece: sailing cruises along the islands of the Aegean and Ionian Seas, scenic routes, seafaring practices, and yachting holidays.
Articles about yachting
Logbook
Charter Yacht Acceptance: Pre-Departure Checks
A step-by-step guide to charter yacht acceptance: how to check systems, document damage, and discuss concerns with the charter company.
Yacht Safety: Five Unobvious Dangers
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.
Yacht Etiquette: Rules of Conduct on Board
A practical guide to yacht etiquette: access on board, silence, captain's decisions, mooring, water and respect for other crews.
Life on a yacht
More and more people prefer yachting travel. And not only because of romance. The yacht is comfortable and calm. The yacht is a means of transportation, a hotel, a restaurant, and a beach. Despite its size (and a yacht for comfortable [...]
Best yachting places (part 1)
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 [...]
Working with a Nautical Chart: Coordinates, Bearings, and Depths
Practical instructions for working with a nautical chart: checking the edition, reading depths and symbols, plotting coordinates, bearings and distances.
Ocean Sailing Weather: Forecast and the Gulf Stream
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 […]
How a boat goes into the wind: angle and twist
How to understand a boat's performance downwind: lift, heading angle, true and apparent wind, and mainsail twist adjustment.
How much does it cost to live on a yacht: budget calculation
We break down monthly yacht expenses: food, maintenance, marina, transportation, medical care, and a reserve for major breakdowns.
Sailing Yacht Maintenance: Annual Costs
What does the maintenance of a sailing yacht consist of: mooring, service, insurance, seasonal work, equipment replacements, and a reserve for repairs.
Best yachting places (part 2)
Read Part 1 of the article. 7. Whitsunday Islands, Australia. A fashion postcard designer’s dream – cloudless skies, azure seas and 74 flawless islands. Most of this half-sunken mountain range has been designated a National Park. The Great Barrier Reef […]