Life on a yacht

Shore services around the world require boats sailing in coastal waters or on the high seas to carry a set of visual distress signals. Almost always, these sets include pyrotechnics. But are we sure that this somewhat outdated technology is the most efficient and safest way to call for help?

You will not find perfect recommendations for “what to take on a yacht” until you have lived on the boat for a while. And “what to take” depends on many factors, so usually the advice is either highly simplified or extremely unnecessary.

For most boaters, good coffee is just as important as good rum or wine. To make their life on board as comfortable as possible, here are a few ways boaters can take advantage of making excellent coffee every morning on their own boat.

Storing wine on a boat, which is constantly on the move, is perhaps the most difficult place to store wine in the history of the world, compared to normal storage conditions, which must be considered and maintained in order to keep wine at its best.

This summer, the happy owners of sailing catamarans and motor yachts Fountaine Pajot took part in a bright photo challenge under the famous French shipyard tag #share_your_emotions on Instagram.

Every sailor needs good polarized sunglasses. But how do you choose the right ones?

Most yachtsmen and cruise connoisseurs know more than others about the benefits and pleasures that we get from the nature that surrounds us ...

Owning your own boat can be quite expensive without all the ongoing costs like fuel, so we have some helpful tips to help you save money on fuel and get the most out of your boat.

A weekend on the water is ideal for busy families. Sailing will help the family to reunite, enjoy great time outdoors and fond memories. But proper planning is essential to make this special time together fun, enjoyable and safe.