Garmin announces acquisition of Navionics e-charting company

Philippe Briand and Jeanneau shipyard have announced their latest development, the 44ft Sun Odyssey 440 cruising yacht.

The Mediterranean is the homeland of modern civilization. This region has become home to many peoples and no less legends. At the same time, these places attract many tourists every year. Including yachtsmen!

Maltese marine photographer Kurt Arrigo is one of the most distinguished and recognized professionals in his field.

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.

When it comes to dropping the anchor, most of us follow the usual rules. But besides the general provisions, wind and tidal currents must also be taken into account. Anchorage is a key part of a cruise sailor's arsenal - at least for those who are not going to take shelter in the marina every time they make a stop. Therefore, it is so important to rely on reliable [...]

More recently, we have covered the impact of racing on the economy and development of yacht racing host cities. The closest example was the Transat Jacques Vabre race. The race has already ended and you can talk in more detail about how the race influenced a particular city. The main character of the previous part - Regis Debons, Deputy Mayor of Le Havre - share his thoughts.

Travel to Paphos and the northwest coast of Cyprus

“The most enjoyable moment in the race is the arrival,” says a French proverb. Thus, we must immediately move on to the main thing and talk only about the most basic. The article below provides a description of the top 10 travel destinations around the world for sailing on a catamaran. This sample may seem to some to be incomplete, partial or even subjective. But only you can judge this ...

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.

Jimmy Cornell is a yachting guru, founder of the World Cruising Club, Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) and writer. Translating his articles is always fun, with over 200,000 miles of experience behind every word. Last time we wrote about the basic principles of Jimmy Cornell in preparation for a long yachting trip. Today we bring to your attention Cornell's expert opinion on the key characteristics that a cruising yacht should have.

It's never too late to learn! Five inspiring stories of people who set out on the high seas with little or no experience for the journey ahead.

The ninth Vendée Globe - the most difficult, but the most prestigious round the world of singles "non-stop" started on November 8, 2020

The new Fountaine Pajot still only has its working name - New 47. But its name will be announced at the international exhibition during its world premiere on April 19-23 in La Grande Motte (France). In the meantime, the intrigue remains.

From now on, the youngest and most ambitious riders from all over the world will be able to compete in the prestigious international race, which is organized with the support of the popular Red Bull company.

The new device from Yamaha is something! Yamaha Harmo has passed all the tests and is now officially out!

Return of the Virgin: How the Sailing Legend Was Recovered

Many boaters overlook one of the most complex and fragile systems on board: the spar. We present you with a short overview on spars that will also answer your insurance related questions.

Allures 45 and Garcia Exploration 45 are two completely different French yachts that share an aluminum hull and 45 feet, and these aluminum cruisers and their owners do not like the beaten track - they are made to conquer the oceans!

Avon Marine, part of the Zodiac Nautic Group, was a pioneer in the production of high-speed tenders. Now that the market is flooded with a huge number of high-end inflatable boats, the company wants to once again compete for leadership and innovation with the introduction of the eJET 450 electrodes without an internal combustion engine.

Our goal is to help people in love with the sea visit the most beautiful places on our beautiful blue planet and equip them with useful knowledge of how to get to these places. And also what actions will need to be taken there for the most comfortable stay.