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Yachting tips and skills

Take kids boating. Here are few tips how to survive on a boat with kids.

How to survive on a boat with kids

Seasickness, the biggest fear of all novice sailors, is said to comprise of 2 phases. In the first, you are so sick that you think you’re going to die and in the second, you’re afraid you won’t.

How to deal with seasickness

Fire on board and how to prevent it

How to handle port manoeuvres smoothly

What specialist sailing apparel should you purchase and do you really need any? What’s worth buying for more demanding crossings? What do you need inshore versus offshore? These are some typical questions and not just for novice sailors. We bring you our guide to choosing apparel and our tips on what to buy for which conditions.

Yachting apparel

What are the most common causes of accidents at sea and how to easily prevent them? We’ll show what role human factors play and what mistakes even more experienced sailors make.

What do sailors underestimate

Anchoring is a joy for some and a nightmare for others. Will the anchor hold? How can I tell? That's why today we are bringing you a simple tried-and-tested method to make sure the anchor is holding securely.

How to easily and safely anchor at sea

For many a sailor, the same questions come to mind every year. Where should I place the flag? Can it be a national flag? And how big? And how about flying a pirate flag? So lets clear this up and go over a few basic principles.

Flags on boat

Updated information and current coronavirus-related charter terms and conditions (COVID-19). We are carefully monitoring the current situation and will be continuing to keep you up to date on the latest information.

In relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19), we are closely monitoring the current situation and are in close contact with charter companies. We will be keeping you up to date on the latest information and the current situation. At this time, we have not registered any problem or voyage restrictions at any destination.

Coronavirus: how are charter companies responding

A week onboard a boat flies by and when you're finally feeling at your best, it's already time to head back. But we know the solution! Next time, try it like experienced sailors do and sail for 14 days straight. Enjoy real yachting, discover more beautiful and deserted places plus you’ll even save yourself some money.

10 reasons to go on a 14-day charter

Are you looking for a Christmas gift for a keen yachtsman? Or are you writing to Santa for a gift of your own? We have plenty of inspiring Christmas gift ideas to please every sailor.

57 tips for the perfect Christmas gift for sailors

How does the material and method of production affect the use and strength of the line? Everything you ever wanted to know about ropes but were afraid to ask, you can read in our article.

Sailing lines and boat ropes

Use the sun to charge your devices at sea.

Solar charging on a yacht is quick and easy

The merciless elements are starting to affect the sailors on board. How can they get warmed up? We have five great heating gadgets for you.

How to warm up on a boat?

Learn a few key knots and you’ll handle anything on board.

9 basic knots to use at sea

How do you prepare for a night at anchor in a storm and minimize the risks? Here are some tips and recommendations to help deal with dramatic situations, leaving you to get a more peaceful night’s sleep.

How to prepare your boat for a stormy night

Going on a boating holiday and trying to work out whether you can take your dog with you on board? And would your dog handle it? We've done some digging around and tried it out for you!

Bringing your dog yachting

We probably don´t know anyone foolish enough to sail without a reliable light source. By law, a ship must be illuminated at night, whether it is moving or anchored. You will also be happy to be able to see what you´re doing on board and below deck. What are the options available today? A wide range.

Clever on-board light sources

How should you deal with injuries on a yacht? Which accidents and injuries are you at risk of and what is specific about first aid on a yacht?

Yachting accidents and injuries

How do you plan your sailing route and what should you take into consideration when planning so you get the most out of your voyage? With our 10 commandments you’ll manage everything perfectly and the crew will have fond memories of the holiday for years to come

Plan your sailing route

A broken mast coupled with bad weather? Now that’s a really sticky situation. What’s the best way of dealing with such an exceptional misadventure? How did the captain of the sailing trip to Lipari manage and what did the crew take away from the experience? Will they ever go ocean sailing again?

How to handle a dismasting

How do you deal with illness while on the yacht? Which illnesses should you be aware of and what sorts of first aid are most important while sailing?

How to deal with illness while sailing

Accidents at sea happen. However you can make huge savings, depending on how they are resolved. This is best illustrated by two specific stories documented through photos.

Damage to the yacht

What lies within the lockers and what exactly is a bosun’s chair? Will an inexperienced crew appreciate the beauty of being unwashed and dishevelled? Here is our detailed guide to the gear on board. Our tour begins above board.

Let’s Examine the Yacht Down to the Last Screw

We’ve put together a few tricks of the trade that are a must for experienced sailors. You don’t usually find them written on a traditional list, but they can make your voyage easier and may even get you out of tight spot.

What else should you take on the yacht?

The Yachting Magazine is full of tips, news, interesting reports about sailing, yachting and the most beautiful places. For beginners, sea lovers and seasoned sea dogs alike.

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