New Year on a yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 08.09.2020
  • 750

New Year on a yacht

It is unusual to celebrate the New Year - the dream of many travelers and tourists, and every year some of them decide to celebrate the main holiday of the year abroad, including on a yacht.
How to choose the right outboard motor for your yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 31.08.2020
  • 1,284

How to choose the right outboard motor for your yacht

The modern powerboat market can offer a wide variety of reliable and durable branded outboard motors. Let's take a look at some tips and tricks to follow in order to choose the right motor for your yacht.
Swimming in the fog
Denis Korablev
  • 31.08.2020
  • 860

Swimming in the fog

Fog is a natural phenomenon that creates high risks of ship collisions during shipping. The appearance of fog is due to the approach of the air temperature to the dew point by 3 degrees. Typically, fog extends over water or land.
Travel route planning rules
Denis Korablev
  • 26.08.2020
  • 643

Travel route planning rules

The success of the trip and the pleasure obtained from yachting largely depend on the correct planning of the route. Therefore, here we will try to consider the factors that must be taken into account when choosing a sailing route.
Anchorage selection rules
Denis Korablev
  • 17.08.2020
  • 925

Anchorage selection rules

The right choice of anchorage and the proper length of the anchor chain determines the peace of mind of your night's rest. Many boaters think they know where to choose an anchorage location and how to properly anchor.
Tips for newcomers sailing as skipper for the first time
Denis Korablev
  • 07.08.2020
  • 793

Tips for newcomers sailing as skipper for the first time

Going to sea for the first time as a captain is the most important moment in the life of any yachtsman, and if everything goes smoothly, it rewards you with confidence in your abilities in the future.
How to check a diesel when buying a used yacht without starting it
Denis Korablev
  • 05.08.2020
  • 653

How to check a diesel when buying a used yacht without starting it

When purchasing a used yacht with a diesel engine, the problem of checking it arises. The fact is that the owner who "knows" the engine can distort the current problems so strongly that it will inadvertently mislead even an experienced specialist.
Guidelines for choosing reliable binoculars for a yachtsman
Denis Korablev
  • 27.07.2020
  • 622

Guidelines for choosing reliable binoculars for a yachtsman

Marine binoculars are an optical instrument that is becoming an essential tool for the sailor. The importance of binoculars on board a ship can hardly be overestimated, and in order to be able to see the most distant objects and examine small details in any weather on land and at sea, it is worth purchasing a waterproof device.
Tips for extending the sailing season (cold voyage rules)
Denis Korablev
  • 16.07.2020
  • 750

Tips for extending the sailing season (cold voyage rules)

The formation of ice cover on the reservoirs of the northern regions of the Earth stops any navigation, ships left in the water are damaged, and the conditions for traveling on a yacht at sea during this period cannot be called comfortable.
How to deal with traffic in busy waters
Denis Korablev
  • 06.07.2020
  • 710

How to deal with traffic in busy waters

For many skippers, the challenge of coping with navigation is more difficult than coping with the vicissitudes of the weather or approaching the shore in fog.
Tips for caring for an infant on board
Denis Korablev
  • 05.07.2020
  • 661

Tips for caring for an infant on board

Sailing at sea with a baby on board is associated with the difficulties of caring for him and the need for the mother to constantly adapt to the unpredictable movements of the yacht during rough seas and to the changing conditions on the ship.
Yacht Towing Tips
Denis Korablev
  • 30.06.2020
  • 827

Yacht Towing Tips

Sooner or later, every yachtsman has to deal with the need for towing - from one end or the other. Towing accidents show that it is not easy to do, especially in difficult weather conditions and when it comes to small yachts.
What to choose: a yacht with a gasoline or diesel engine?
Denis Korablev
  • 28.06.2020
  • 1,115

What to choose: a yacht with a gasoline or diesel engine?

What type of engine to choose (gasoline or diesel) - modern yachtsmen argue about this, often citing arguments that turn out to be myths, nothing more. The first myth concerns safety - they say that diesel engines are more fire and explosion safe.
The use of wood in yacht building
Denis Korablev
  • 28.06.2020
  • 982

The use of wood in yacht building

In yacht building, the advantage is the implementation of structures, the choice of which is economically profitable, although the financial side of the issue is not always the main one. What material should a yachtsman prefer to build his own yacht?
How to plan an exciting sailing trip in Dalmatia
Denis Korablev
  • 25.06.2020
  • 702

How to plan an exciting sailing trip in Dalmatia

Dalmatia is a famous resort region of Croatia with a mild climate, with many magnificent sandy and pebble beaches, more than 900 islands, a huge number of picturesque rocks and reefs.
How to find your island paradise in the turquoise waters of Thailand
Denis Korablev
  • 24.06.2020
  • 647

How to find your island paradise in the turquoise waters of Thailand

Thailand is an East Asian state with access to two large seas at once. Thailand owns hundreds of islands in the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand in the South China Sea.
An unforgettable yacht trip through the Portuguese islands of Madeira
Denis Korablev
  • 24.06.2020
  • 667

An unforgettable yacht trip through the Portuguese islands of Madeira

The Madeira Islands in the North Atlantic are a great yachting destination for those who love the warm winter season or the cool and free summer season on the blue ocean waves.
Fantastic and laid-back yachting in the Philippines
Denis Korablev
  • 25.05.2020
  • 829

Fantastic and laid-back yachting in the Philippines

The Philippines is an island country in Asia, attracting tourists from all over the world with a warm, humid climate, wonderful diving sites and a developed tourist infrastructure.
New marinas to displace luxury superyacht marinas
Denis Korablev
  • 14.05.2020
  • 563

New marinas to displace luxury superyacht marinas

Traditionally renowned marinas in the Mediterranean, such as Monaco's Port Hercule, Puerto Banus in Marbella and Italy's Marina di Portofino, evoke a certain sense of superiority over other seaports.
Yachting and fishing in the Lofoten Islands in Norway
Denis Korablev
  • 13.05.2020
  • 794

Yachting and fishing in the Lofoten Islands in Norway

Norway is a northern country with the highest standard of living, famous for its fishing, deep fjords with clear and cold water, ancient Viking settlements, the reserved beauty of northern nature and extensive tourism opportunities in the summer.