Yachting in Turkey: From Istanbul to Göcek
A Turkey itinerary featuring Istanbul, the Aegean coast, a week on the Never Queen gulet, and an optional program in Cappadocia.
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
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.
Sailing yacht structure: hull, rigging and systems
A typical Bermuda rig consists of a mainsail and a staysail—two triangular sails. Each sail has three corners: the halyard, the tack, and the sheet—to which the corresponding lines and weights are attached.
Types of yachts
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 [...]
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 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.
Preparing the yacht for leaving the marina
A practical guide: steps and a checklist for preparing your yacht for sailing – deck, saloon, engine, gas, shore power, and final checks.
How to choose a material for a yacht hull
We compare yacht hull materials for charter, expedition, and custom builds: maintenance, age, repair, and pre-purchase inspection.
The Escape Crash: Lessons in Maritime Safety
An analysis of the Escape yacht disaster: how nighttime reefing, upwind winds, and loss of boom control led to tragedy.
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 Find a Cheap Yacht for Living and Traveling
Where to look for an affordable yacht, how to compare options, negotiate, evaluate layouts, and factor in a reserve for the first few months of ownership.