Fountaine Pajot Lucia 40, 2017

More recently, we talked about the best jackets for yachtsmen. Today we singled out one brand and decided to review the new LPX line from Musto! The manufacturer, as always, pleased with a large selection and reliable material.

François Treguet talks about the Energy Observer, a former ocean-going racing catamaran converted into a "zero emissions" science platform.

As is often the case in maritime folklore, the reputation of the Bay of Biscay was affected by the things that actually happened there. Ships with rectangular sails, unable to sail upwind, were captured by the prevailing westerly winds and washed ashore - unable to get out of this trap ...

Helia 44, the 13.5-meter cruising catamaran, which premiered at the Cannes Boat Show, made a strong impression. In addition, the shipyard knows how to warm up the audience, in three months the first renderings were thrown into the network, enthusiastic words and queues for this catamaran served as a sign that the Fountane Pajot shipyard hit the mark. Of course, we wanted to personally check these impressions by going out on the water ...

Vintage (mechanics) - old mechanisms and instruments, well preserved and functionally suitable in the modern world. In a broad sense - any objects, tools and mechanisms made of high quality and expensive materials using the manual labor of a master (Wikipedia)

The other day, namely from 6 to 9 April, the 13th annual Asia Boating Awards 2017 took place.

Traveling alone aboard a 35-foot yacht, a wooden ketch named Temptress, Englishman Edward Allcard crossed the Atlantic Ocean - from Europe to New York and back using only stars and a sextant, surviving on meager canned rations. , potatoes, stock cubes, and with a limited amount of water. He was chased by sharks, nearly died in a hurricane, and became an international celebrity when he arrived in Casablanca with a 23-year-old Azorean girl who wanted to go to England to become a poet.

Backpacks are exactly the same piece of marine equipment as a jacket or overalls. That is why manufacturers of marine equipment are no less scrupulous about backpacks than to the rest of their products.

Following the successful Exploration 45 and Exploration 52 models, Garcia Yachting launches the flagship of the range, the Garcia Exploration 60. This new adventurer is designed for any journey without limits.

On the horizon, somewhere off the coast of Sicily, the silhouettes of volcanic mountains are visible. The Aeolian Islands stretch out like a precious necklace in the Tyrrhenian Sea. All the islands are small, located next to each other - such a friendly hospitable family. But watch out - this family has its quirks!

When it comes time to head out to sea, one of the perks of smartphones and tablets is that you can install a ton of useful apps on a tiny device.

Come to the boatshow, stay for some fun.

In his 80s, he could calmly rest on his laurels and tell stories about sea adventures somewhere in a coastal cafe. But instead, Cornell is planning a new trip around the world and developing an environmentally friendly zero-carbon catamaran.

Despite the development of yacht navigation systems, good marine binoculars remain an indispensable attribute of a yacht's equipment. Our team donates a Fujinon 7X50 WPC with a compass to each of our clients!

The extraordinarily spectacular flipping operation of the third hull of the aluminum Garcia Explocat 52 catamaran evokes admiration for the high level of its production technology

The Polish Krakow plans to allocate funds from the 2021 budget for the construction of a yacht pier in the amount of $ 13.5 million

It is still difficult for most yachtsmen to imagine having a true moth hydrofoil regatta. Drone optics bring new perspectives and a sense of involvement from the US championship.

We continue to review the best catamarans! Today we will talk about Fountaine Pajot Saona 47 - one of the best catamarans on the market.

The Ex 40 is designed for people who enjoy sailing. Perfect for the weekend, simple enough to hit the road quickly after long-range scopes. For those who don't need all the comforts of home.

Where to go on a charter yacht? Top 10 Destinations No. 7 Tuamotu The Tuamotu group of islands is a crown of coral and sand in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It is a Pacific gem of wild and unique natural beauty. The Tuamotu Islands are far from something familiar and ordinary to us.