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 register a yacht in Spain
Step-by-step instructions for empadronamiento on a yacht: mooring in a marina, documents, cita previa, Ayuntamiento, cost and further use.
Yacht acceptance before charter: pre-departure check
Step-by-step acceptance of the yacht before charter: inspection of the hull, systems, engine, safety equipment and recording of comments.
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.
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.
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.
Sail or motor catamaran: which to choose?
We compare sailing and motor catamarans based on speed, fuel consumption, space, maintenance, and sailing scenarios.
Is it worth buying a yacht? Six disadvantages in two months
Owner's personal experience after 1300 nautical miles: slow passages, anchorages, expenses, weather and responsibility for the yacht.
The Cost of Sailing Around the World: Yacht Budget
How to calculate the cost of a circumnavigation: consider the purchase of a boat, provisions for repairs, maintenance, the route area, and the crew's life.
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.
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.