Sailing yachting

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

How to understand a boat's performance downwind: lift, heading angle, true and apparent wind, and mainsail twist adjustment.

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 […]

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 [...]

For some yachts, these are girls, martinis, for others - races, splashes, victories, for others - a family vacation. For some, an opportunity to reach distant shores and look at the land from the sea or ocean. Everyone has their own view [...]

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

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

We'll explore how a yacht resists heeling, maintains buoyancy after capsizing, and what systems support the crew in stormy weather.

Yacht buying mistakes: how to inspect a boat, calculate a budget, choose a size, and prepare for independent sailing.

We examine how hull length, sail, keel, stability, anchor chain, and sacrificial anode determine a vessel's performance.

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

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