Every sailor is familiar with the harsh cough of a diesel engine and the acrid smell of its exhaust. For some it is a sign that the adventure is beginning, for others it is a reassurance that everything is in order on board. A traditional engine is arguably the most important safety feature in your boat, but its days may be numbered. The electric yachting revolution is coming. And although the introduction of electric motors [...]
Read more…The 183m REV Ocean, the world's largest and most modern expedition yacht, was launched a few days ago.
Read more…The first thing I want to note is that you should not underestimate this compact country, as Montenegro has many beauties to offer, even for the sophisticated traveler. It has a strategically advantageous location - close to Croatia, Italy, Greece, and is also an excellent place for recreation and training for beginner yachtsmen, as well as family crews with children. The length of the coastline of Montenegro is slightly less than [...]
Read more…If the superyacht industry continues to grow, it will have to offer clients more than just luxury and bliss on the Mediterranean coast. With increasing reliability and range, explorer yachts are changing the market for the better. It's hard to imagine a more eloquent symbol of success than owning a superyacht. Such ships require not only colossal money to purchase - they are also expensive to maintain [...]
Read more…Catamarans can be somewhat playful at anchor, but renowned katting specialist Nigel Ayrens has a couple of tricks that will make anchoring and mooring safer - and more comfortable as well. The advantages of cruising catamarans undoubtedly include the fact that the shallow draft gives them the opportunity to anchor in many hidden and attractive, but not deep places, often inaccessible [...]
Read more…There are many options to choose from if you are looking to visit Spain's third largest city by yacht. We can help you book a place at any marina, but let's first understand what Valencia's marinas have to offer. La Marina de Valencia (Marina Norte) La Marina de Valencia is one of the most modern yacht marinas in the Mediterranean. By booking [...]
Read more…Superyacht Snowflake is designed by Emre Cıtır, who was shortlisted for the 2019 Young Designer of the Year award. He designed the Snowflake with a DynaRig rig that carries 1,850 square meters of solar-powered sails that power all of the yacht's everyday functions and electric motors.
Read more…After an approximate menu for the period of the trip has been drawn up and the necessary products have been purchased, a logical question arises: how could all this be packed around the yacht so that it does not stick together into a single lump at the first pitch? We've collected life hacks from seasoned yachtsmen to help you organize space efficiently and keep food fresh and intact.
Read more…Monohull is the most common type of boat that you can charter. This is a sailing yachting classic. The most important characteristic of these boats is their stability. A single hull sailing yacht cannot be capsized. This makes her safe at sea. Stability is provided by the keel and ballast, and this information is very important for beginners who are worried about this, because they do not know how everything works.
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