Swimming in the fog
Denis Korablev
  • 31.08.2020
  • 340

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
  • 293

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
  • 375

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
  • 345

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
  • 310

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
  • 284

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
  • 322

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
  • 325

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
  • 283

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
  • 326

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
  • 512

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.
New marinas to displace luxury superyacht marinas
Denis Korablev
  • 14.05.2020
  • 246

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.
Tips for choosing an anchor for a yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 11.05.2020
  • 417

Tips for choosing an anchor for a yacht

An anchor on a ship is more than an important thing, it is a symbol of hope and tranquility on the water. This attribute will determine not only the comfort of fishing or stopping in some secluded bay for diving from the board, but also, most importantly, the safety of being on a journey in the sea.
Rest on a yacht with children - is it possible?
Denis Korablev
  • 30.03.2020
  • 366

Rest on a yacht with children - is it possible?

For those who sailed on a yacht as a child (or even was born on board a ship), it is important to share their experience of communicating with children on cruises. There are many things parents can worry about when sailing throughout the journey, from supplying sweets and treating illnesses to safety.
10 interesting gift ideas for a yachtsman
Denis Korablev
  • 23.03.2020
  • 355

10 interesting gift ideas for a yachtsman

It is believed that the best gift is the one that combines attractiveness and functionality. A person will definitely use such a gift, and he will benefit him in the process of professional activity.
8 ways to cook fish on a yacht
Denis Korablev
  • 18.03.2020
  • 308

8 ways to cook fish on a yacht

There are only three points of concern for those who are going to relax on a yacht trip: the weather, things (clothes, equipment) and the organization of meals on the ship.
A set of vital products on long voyages on the water
Denis Korablev
  • 18.03.2020
  • 267

A set of vital products on long voyages on the water

We need proper nutrition to maintain health, in everyday activities, but most of all we need the right food during periods of intense stress.
Yachting myths
Denis Korablev
  • 15.03.2020
  • 300

Yachting myths

Yachting is one of the most interesting, informative, gambling and attractive sports that allows a modern person, loaded with an incessant stream of information pouring from all sides, to escape from routine affairs in order to enjoy the wind, sun and salty splashes of water.
Changes in the conditions of yacht rental companies in connection with the onset of the coronavirus
Denis Korablev
  • 09.03.2020
  • 463

Changes in the conditions of yacht rental companies in connection with the onset of the coronavirus

The coronavirus epidemic could not but affect the tourism industry - more and more travelers refuse tours to those countries in which a high incidence is recorded.
How to choose yachting equipment
Denis Korablev
  • 22.12.2019
  • 324

How to choose yachting equipment

Yacht clothing is selected with great precision only after the yachtsman has spent some time on the ship. Until this moment, it is not possible to choose the perfect set of yachting equipment.