8 fuel saving tips for yachts

Preparing provisions and yachts before a long voyage is a key step in the journey. Predicting with precision what might happen is sometimes not something that is simple, but impossible. This is why always have a plan "B"! It's time to familiarize yourself with 20 simple rules, which, if they do not save your life, will definitely make your trip easier and more enjoyable.

Fountaine Pajot's new 42ft Astrea 42 sailing catamaran, which was recently premiered during the 2018 International Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, has received its first award!

Eric Tabarly (Eric Tabarly) was born on June 24, 1931 in the glorious city of Nantes, located on the banks of the Loire, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. From childhood, the sea for Tabarli had some kind of symbolic character. He passionately loved him with all his heart and knew for sure that his whole life would be devoted and given to the sea.

Mortals enjoy the Pampelonne beach, while the prudent elite choose the most secret gems of the Côte d'Azur. In truth, the French have for centuries actively discouraged the cream of society from settling in their lesser known islands. Some of them are occupied by military fortresses, where retired captains could peacefully sip pastis. Others are protected by the national park. However, if you are rich enough, you can moor here at night.

The long America's Cup battle between Swiss team Alinghi and BMW Oracle finally got off the ground on May 14 in a New York court.

Navigation equipment and electronics manufacturer Garmin has announced the acquisition of Italian electronic navigation charts company Navionics.

We all need a little inspiration from time to time. We've prepared a selection of quotes from sailing legends and simple enthusiasts for you that we are sure will inspire you too! “Any fool can go around the whole world sober. But only a very good sailor can do it drunk! " Sir Francis Chichester “Every day since I realized [...]

BIKI is the first bionic wireless underwater drone, or simply fish robot, created by the Robosea team.

Outremer 4X cruising catamaran, based on the Outremer 45 hull, extended 3 feet aft, improved deck plan, rotating mast, carbon rigging, lithium batteries, and high expectations. It is a combination of everything you need to cruise and what you want to feel while sailing.

They say that the best gift combines business with pleasure. That is, a person will certainly use it, and even in the process of an interesting activity. Therefore, on New Year's Eve, we decided to make a selection of 19 most necessary and pleasant gifts for a yachtsman for any amount. 9 gifts worth up to 100 $ 1. Boatswain's knife Very practical [...]

Your families, friends or colleagues have remained on land, while you are making another long journey, and there is no connection? Well, the situation, we think, is familiar to everyone. Fortunately, thanks to modern technology, this problem can be solved!

As a result of La Rochelle's renowned know-how and the experience of the Grand Large Yachting Group, it will become the leader in a line that will retain its core models: 890+, 970, 1070+ and 1180

We continue to survey the steep boats! The next step is Dufour 530. The new boat combines the ideas of previous generations of boats and gives absolutely new sensations!

Many have heard of the AIS system. But how many people know its principle of operation and what class should be installed on your yacht? Let's figure it out now!

The one-of-a-kind International Multihull Boat Show in La Grande Motte, France. Organized in 2010, this exhibition has acquired a global scale and has become a favorite gathering place for representatives of multihull yachts from all over the world. The concept is also unique. All models of catamarans and trimaran (sailing and motor) are presented on the water, in a specially equipped area, and not in our usual covered pavilions.

Why NEEL? How is a trimaran significantly different from a catamaran? We love catamarans, but in truth, trimaran has several advantages. Speed, safety and mega internal volume are the keys to the success of NEEL Trimarans!

Designers BorromeodeSilva from Milan took this canoe with passion to create a truly unique object. They were driven by the idea that a luxury object can exist on its own, that it exists not only to solve a problem, but justifies its existence with a visual proposal.

Agree, it is tempting when a boat can offer such a vast living space, so sooner or later every yachtsman is faced with the desire or even the need to change a monohull yacht to a catamaran. As a rule, they come to this decision when there is a large family, a group of friends, or just the temptation to go on a cruise to some sunny paradise of the earth.

Using a smartphone or tablet, the skipper can keep all - or nearly all - of his usual navigation and weather apps close at hand. David Schmidt, Gadget Editor at Cruising World, reviews the latest software for boaters. When Steve Jobs unveiled the Apple iPhone in January 2007, yachtsmen may not have fully grasped the dawn of a new era. Thanks to touch screens, the proliferation of [...]

A Unique Ocean Race for Non-Professional Yachtsmen Whether you are familiar or unfamiliar with yachting, you can take part in the Clipper round-the-world race and feel all the extreme sailing around the world, shoulder to shoulder, battling the elements and competitors.