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.
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.
Preparing a Yacht for a Round-the-World Trip: The Oceanis 46
How to prepare a yacht for a round-the-world voyage using the Beneteau Oceanis 46 as an example: check the rigging, engine, water, power, safety, and supplies.
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.
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.
Sail or motor catamaran: which to choose?
We compare sailing and motor catamarans based on speed, fuel consumption, space, maintenance, and sailing scenarios.
Adjusting the sail by angle of attack and sorcerers
How sail angle adjustment affects lift, flow separation, and stall, while teltailers help visualize the working flow.
Working with a Nautical Chart: Coordinates, Bearings, and Depths
Practical instructions for working with a nautical chart: checking the edition, reading depths and symbols, plotting coordinates, bearings and distances.
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 […]
Valencia Yacht Port in Valencia: Marina at the Airport
Valencia Yacht Port review: boat-specific berthing rates, pontoons, infrastructure, airport transfers, and storage options.
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.
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.
A small yacht in a storm: how it survives
Why a small ocean-going yacht can withstand big waves, recover after a roll, and is sometimes safer than a life raft.
How much does it cost to live on a yacht: budget calculation
We break down monthly yacht expenses: food, maintenance, marina, transportation, medical care, and a reserve for major breakdowns.
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 much does a round-the-world yacht trip cost: a 4-year budget
We're breaking down the budget for a round-the-world yacht trip: boat price, preparation, maintenance, crew life, registration, marinas, and reserves.
Weapons on a Yacht: What to Check Before Entering
We discuss the legality of carrying weapons on a yacht, declaring possessions when crossing borders, the risk of inspection, and planning a safe route.