Pre-trip inspection of a sailboat before setting out
A practical procedure for checking the crew, route, systems, engine, sails and tender before a day's sailing.
The best yachting destinations
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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
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How Boats and Ships Work: Physics on the Water
We examine how hull length, sail, keel, stability, anchor chain, and sacrificial anode determine a vessel's performance.
Yacht Transfer: Risks, Breakdowns, Insurance, and Cost
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.
Life on a Yacht: Documents, Mooring, and Expenses
A practical look at life on a yacht: ikamet in Turkey, marinas and anchors, choosing a boat, maintenance, and a couple's budget.
Yachting in Sicily
Sailing along the Sicilian coast is one of the most popular leisure activities for tourists. Sicily itself is beautiful, but if you look at the Aeolian Islands and other islands near Trapani, you'll understand […]
Rules of conduct on a yacht: what a guest can do
Rules of conduct on a yacht for beginners: how to board, use equipment, not disturb the captain, and observe marina etiquette.
Yacht Registration: How to Choose a Flag and Check VAT
A practical guide to choosing a flag, checking VAT, paperwork, insurance, and the full cost of yacht registration for residents and non-residents.
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 […]
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.
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.
Cruise Report: Marketing Under Sail.
Happiness, we scooped up with a spoon And we were a little pyany, from sea winds, waves and from views from above. From walks under the moon with restaurant bustle and from songs in the stern, chanting in the dark))) Here is a bouquet of emotions
How to start a sailing trip around the world
A step-by-step guide to circumnavigating the globe: the goal, training, working with a crew, mentoring, choosing and testing your first boat.