World's first ocean-going superyacht to be powered entirely by solar energy

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 [...]

Tens of thousands of miles of sweltering heat, cold, physical hardship and exhausting labor. But those who have been here once are eager to come back here again. The most prestigious regatta in the world, The Ocean Race, has changed ownership and name for the third time. And it remains the number one event in the world of sailing. Thanks to whom she appeared, how she passed, her heroes are victims - in this material we will recall the most significant pages of the race from its beginning to 2018.

How to cruise on a small sailboat? How to ensure the safety of the crew on the high seas or in the ocean in bad weather? How to deal with unexpected situations while sailing? Here are some tips:

We continue to review the best gifts for boaters and sailors. Holidays are very soon and it's time to get ready for the arrival of Santa Claus and Santa Claus!

The halyard stoppers must withstand a pull of hundreds of kilograms, and the tackle moving inside must be maintained so that its shell does not break and the core slides in the clamp.

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

NASA has discovered an impressive rectangular iceberg drifting in the Weddell Sea off the coast of West Antarctica.

Researchers at the National University of Singapore have created the MantaDroid robot, which is designed for underwater observation and research of marine biodiversity.

Previously, we looked at the main properties of woven and laminate sails, their strengths and weaknesses.

On Friday, April 8, an anonymous person put the Bavaria shipyard into a state of emergency - the police sent a reinforced outfit to the scene.

Why is boat length measured in feet? You can often hear that someone owns a yacht that is 30 feet long. But why not just say that the size of my yacht is 9.14 meters? This is much clearer. Why is it always feet that are used to indicate the length of boats, and not the meters familiar to us?

From 9 to 30 October 2016 in the south of France the Photo Festival "IMAGE DANS L'OEIL"

Like her older sister Saona 47, the 12.5m sailing yacht Astrea 42 has already become the pride of the French shipbuilder Fountaine Pajot. And the French undoubtedly know a lot about yachts. The novelty is distinguished by its spaciousness and well thought out design, as well as the placement of cabins, shower rooms and furniture. We can safely say that Astrea 42 will provide you with an unrivaled and comfortable stay on board.

The Volvo Ocean Race has unveiled a series of sweeping changes that will create the most challenging challenge in professional sailing and reinforce the 44-year history of the race for professional sailors, team owners, sponsors, race partners and host cities.

People ... How many secrets, covered with darkness, are hidden under the many-sidedness and versatility of this word ... People ... They are so, unlike anyone else. They are so unusual, strange, sometimes with a touch of madness. Or even madness. In short, you never know what to expect from them. Especially on a charter. In the sea. On a yacht. Especially when you are alone with them. On a yacht. In the sea.

The story of an American whaler captain, a businessman who did a lot for black families

Maneuvers vary in duration and speed. Alas, it is not always possible to control the situation completely. Especially if the weather is poor or the view is obstructed by other yachts. It is to eliminate maneuvering problems that Garmin Surround View was created.

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.

Boot Dusseldorf 2020 attracted a lot of people from all over the world, including writers. Among them was Paulo: a Portuguese architect, yachtsman and blogger. In his article, Paulo has made an interesting selection of fast sailboats up to 11 meters long (blog). We are glad to present it to your attention his material.

Europe is home to the highest quality and most expensive mega yacht marinas in the world. Engel & Völkers Yachting has selected a 108ft / 55m yacht for a rough estimate of the costs, compiling a list of the 10 most expensive mega yacht marinas in Europe, and the research results may surprise you.