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.
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
How to Choose Your First Yacht: Size, Budget, and Inspection
How to choose your first yacht based on your cruising area, crew, and budget: boat size, ownership costs, storage, and pre-purchase inspection.
How to buy a cheap sailboat without the repair trap
How to value a used sailboat: inspect the hull, keel, engine, and rigging, calculate the transaction budget and cost of ownership.
Sailing a boat: courses and sails
A practical guide to boat parts, hoisting the mainsail, heading downwind, sail trimming, reefing and basic gybing.
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.
7 Mistakes When Buying a Yacht: How to Choose Your Boat
We explore the mistakes made when buying a yacht: size, cabins, equipment, VAT, the US market, and damaged boats. Practical guidelines for choosing.
How sailing yachts survive ocean storms
We'll explore how a yacht resists heeling, maintains buoyancy after capsizing, and what systems support the crew in stormy weather.
What Not to Take on a Sailboat: 10 Inappropriate Items
What not to take on a sailboat: from glass and cardboard to portable heaters and exposed battery wires.
The cost of yachting in Turkey in 2026
Current prices and budget for yachting in Turkey in 2026: yacht and catamaran rentals, transit logs, marinas, meals, and a sample weekly budget.
Beneteau 323 equipped for Atlantic crossing
A budget and equipment breakdown for a Beneteau 323 Golden Haze for a solo trip to Martinique: autopilot, power, communications, water, and marinas.
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.
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.