Jib trimming Like mainsail trimming – that we’ve already dealt with in a previous article – jib trimming, too, is intended to give the sail a correct shape. In general terms, we can say that
Mainsail trimming is the key element when looking for good performances on board. A correct trim in the mainsail not only makes your boat more performing but, above all, it is synonym with a well-balanced boat
Weather forecast: a guide to interpreting natural phenomena when we are sailing. As time goes on, it becomes a habit, a sort of conditioned reflex which leads us, even in the city, to look up and find
“Who has the right of way?” the elderly sailor seems to wonder. It’s an interesting question, but perhaps not the best time to ask it. For this reason, even though the topic of right of
The anchor bend is a knot that defies one of the fundamental characteristics of knots used in seafaring: the ability to secure firmly while still being easily undone when needed. Once tightened, the anchor bend
When you need to apply significant force, setting up a pulley system onboard is an excellent solution. It’s often used to secure something on deck, like a tender, or, as shown in the photos, to
A jammed line, a mooring line that needs shortening, or an anchor line to relieve—there are countless reasons on a boat to transfer tension from one line to another. The range of improvised methods people
Useful, simple, it can be tied in a few seconds, and more importantly, even with the rope under tension. It’s the hallmark of the clove hitch, primarily used to secure or hoist any kind of
Casting off safely: three tricks for easy maneuvres in port It’s time to cast off. A nice fresh wind promises exciting navigation giving us a few hours of pure sailing. But… But the same wind
Boating superstitions: when superstition takes off When the two guests that I was waiting for looked out on jetty P4 of the Marina di Procida, a mixture of curiosity, astonishment and panic spread among skippers, mooring
Sunset is probably the moment when night sailing really starts. On the emotional level, first of all. I think it doesn’t matter how many nights you have spent at sea throughout your life. With experience,
Lavezzi and Budelli Drawing the anchor in the waters of Cala Lazzarina in Lavezzi or Manto della Madonna in Budelli means to run the risk of confusing the border between sea and sky. Here, water
The fatal shipwreck opposite the harbour of Rimini, Italy, last April 8th, in which 4 people lost their lives, brings into the foreground a matter which is often underestimated, namely the responsibilities of a skipper.
Tankoa S533 Saetta Highly aggressive lines, perfectly in line with the conceptual philosophy of the boatyard, 53-meter length and a maximum beam of over 9 meters. This is the business card of the new Tankoa
The rib stands out, so different from all the other models on display within Zar Formenti‘s booth at the Miami International Boat Show. Boasting a dark grey livery, with orange superstructures and hull, the boat features
Interview with Filippo Bovio, Quick USA A travel to the States and the Miami International Boat Show can become the occasion to know the American face of an Italian company. This is not being confronted
Bavaria Yachts unveils three new sailboats: Bavaria C45, Bavaria C50 and Bavaria C65 With almost 40 years of experience in boat building, the world-famous German boatyard could not fail to join Düsseldorf Boat Show with
Chris Craft has been building boats for 142 years. The style of the legendary American brand is unique: elegant sporty open boats characterized by excellent performances and great seaworthiness. With the official presentation of the
Our survey on the Italian ports and marinas continues with an analysis of the Marina di Capraia. Our visit dates back to last July when, on board a 48-foot sailboat, we travelled from Portovenere to
The following study on the marina of Portovenere inaugurates our special section dedicated to the Italian ports and marinas. Our goal is to collect objective data, verify the presence and quality of the services provided
When the Pardo 43 was officially presented at Cannes Yachting Festival last September, it was difficult to imagine how the market would have reacted to this small revolution. Because, after almost 45 years of experience
When you think about a fishing boat, the image that generally comes to your mind is a rather precise one: high superstructures, imposing bulkheads, a well-equipped fishing cockpit, perfect yet little “sacrificed” essential interiors. Viking Yachts
It’s time to change. This is Elan Yachts’ watchword, as Marine Division Executive Director Marko Skrbin explained to us during our encounter at last Boot Dusseldorf just a few days after his appointment. Your market
Announced at the last Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show, the new Absolute Yachts Navetta 48 was officially presented at the last Boot Dusseldorf. Even if the launch is scheduled to take place next June, the
Quick MC2X: let’s get the “revolution” started Our reference to the great Polish astronomer, who was the first to describe an astronomical system in which the Earth revolved around the Sun and not the reverse, is not random because
Perini Navi embraces the philosophy of the hybrid with a highly ambitions project: a 42-meter sloop. Named E-volution, the concept is the outcome of a co-operation with the American Reichel Pugh yacht design studio and will
The distance covered in a journey is not always that one you can measure through miles or steps. Sometimes, it is determined by the flowing images that even a simple tell can evoke. As when
Developed by Volvo Penta, Easy Connect is a free app which gives boat owners instant access to boat, engine, route and itinerary data directly on their smartphone or tablet. Presented at last Boot Dusseldorf, the
Two production facilities, 200 employees, three historic yachting and marine safety brands like Arimar, Solemar and Svama recently joined by Nano, a new brand for tenders production. These are the figures and traits defining Gruppo
Southerly is often synonym with blue water cruising. The boats made under this brand are indeed high-quality ocean boats created by expert craftsmen in what is the global home of sailing: Southampton. After a temporary
In the tradition of Raymarine, one of the top brands by FLIR systems, every boat show provides the opportunity for launching a new product. Boot Düsseldorf is no exception and, this time, the new product
“ If you have to ask me how much it costs, you can’t afford it”. Far from being nice, this expression, however, successfully reflects what Brabus thinks about its corporate philosophy. The Dusseldorf-based company is indeed
After much awaited anticipation, partly tempered by the disclosure of the first pictures stolen some days ago by our journalists and published on our Facebook page, the NJ 700 XL – the latest creation by
A new concept and a well-established brand presented at the same event. It’s with these two clear messages that Dufour has joined the Paris Boat Show this year. The big news is the last creation
Heavy weather sailing; lying a-hull We’ve already talked about the main techniques to prepare the boat and handle waves in case of heavy weather sailing. As we often say, these general rules are subject to
The official launch was at the Salon Nautique International de Paris last December 2, well-anticipated by the great success of ther predecessor, the Next 290 SH presented at the last Cannes Yachting Festival. We’re talking
The deadline is just around the corner. Next 31st December is the deadline for antifouling paints manufacturers to send out a detailed report to Echa -the European chemicals agency – which demonstrates that all their
It’s not a brand-new concept – the boat was actually presented three years ago – yet the extraordinary combination of exquisite, vintage lines and advanced technology of this boat results into a “wow” effect even
To transfer the DNA of the Rosetti shipyard’s commercial ships, their reliability and extraordinary capability of sailing in all weather conditions to superyachts manufacturing. These is the conceptual basis which underlies the 85-metre expedition supply vessel
Last year, RM Fora Marine joined the Paris Boat Show to unveil the concept and the first pictures of the RM 1370, the successor of the 1360. Some changes in the exterior design immediately sounded
Parisian stage for the launch of the new entry in Selva Marine’s Evolution range. We’ re talking about the Selva D 540 Evo, a 5.35-metre inflatable boat which joins a family which already counts 11
We’ve already seen how important is to prepare our boat and crew for heavy weather sailing. Now, it’s time to find out a few, general rules to enjoy a safe navigation in heavy weather without
Mutual influences between automobile and leisure marine industry have become increasingly widespread, resulting into multiple contaminations and mixtures both in terms of design and technology. A sort of osmosis which has not always succeeded in
Et voilà…one among the most anticipated boats of the Salon Nautique International de Paris is finally here! Yesterday morning, at the commencement of the boat show, the Figaro Bénéteau 3 – the world’s first production
Weather reports indicated a 18-knot south-east wind, rain and some storms would be approaching us along the Tuscany Coast in the next hours. Our destination was the Gulf of La Spezia; in short, a safe
An extraordinarily seaworthy hull. This is, in our opinion, the main distinctive characteristic of the new Nuova Jolly Marine Prince 25. The sea trial that we experienced in the choppy sea of Genoa some weeks
When spending a night at the anchor, you have different possibilities to anchor your boat. One of them is to take one or more lines ashore. This is not my favourite technique because I prefer anchoring with my boat
c, where the official data issued by the yard were practically compared with boat performance and navigation parameters. On that occasion, our expectations about this Rob Huphreys’ concept and established yard’s build qualities were fully
German Frers and Nautor. The Argentinian designer’s inspiration meets the design and construction capabilities of the Finnish shipyard guided by Salvatore Ferragamo. The long-time marriage should be uneventful. Yet, as it often happens when you climb on board a newly-built
Among the latest creations proposed by the Prestige brand this year, the Prestige 560 features the most interesting interior layout. With a smaller size compared to the previous 630 and 680, the newest member of
” That’s a Mediterranean boat with the typical character of those vessels I’ve always loved since I was child and I spent my holidays in Phlegrean islands”. These were the words used by Marino Alfani,
“The Gozzo Sorrentino must be heard and understood, because it tells a story, our story, and shows us a way of searching for the quality of life that we have lost.” To Talk with Cataldo
When he speaks, you hear the typical hard accent of a person who lived in Bergamo without mistake or doubt, an influence absorbed by birth and residence. It is important, however, to after his memories,
In front of us, beyond the canal, lies the wreck of an old fishing boat, between Lymington, on the southwest coast of England and on the island of Wight, at a depth of ten meters.
It could have been the pleasure to be arrived after the long crossing from La Spezia to Ibiza, which rouse in us an extreme desire to land , and probably also the fatigue of the
The first time we have seen the ABSOLUTE 50 FLY, he was lost among all, in the confused artificial hall shows of Dusseldorf. At that event, most probably, we did not notice one of the
We’ve already written some articles about man overboard rescue operations and procedures. In a case, we’ve even experimented with Matteo Miceli what he considers to be the best rescue method while sailing. Today, what we
When the first encounter with a stranger takes place in an ideal context, the first good impression will probably affect the rest. Well, when we met her for the first time, she was rocking in
Sailing at night like in the day with all the pieces of information normally provided by a dozen of different on-board instruments displayed on a single screen . That’s what we experienced during a session of
The news is no way secret but, at least at present, it hasn’t had the impact it deserves: an Atlantic crossing from Palermo to Recife, Brazil, on a Master 996 rib powered by two Suzuki
NavigaMi, the Milan nautical fair which was held on the Navigli canals a few weeks ago, was the occasion for Ranieri International to take a stock of its initiatives, participations in promotional events and boat
The main function of article titles is to draw readers’ attention. Although not deceptive, they generally include a little bit of stretch. However, in the case of the Benetti Fast 125 sea trial, the stretch
It’s not the first time that the passion for the sea results in a professional dimension. What’s rare, however, is to see a businessman who, after having developed all his career in other sectors, finally decides
After a hard weekend of storms, Cannes offers us a little taste of summer in these days of April. Rough sea, wind and rain have characterized the last two days that Jeanneau team has spent
There is a double appointment next days for all catamaran enthusiasts that will take place in the same place, La Grande Motte, a French small town situated halfway between Marseille and Montpellier. Next April 19th,
The background is an almost surreal corner of Portugal which seems to be cut off from the world. To give international press the opportunity to test the new Yamaha 100 F outboard, the Japanese manufacturer has
When you experience a sea trial, it is not always easy to not get involved by the surrounding environment. The measurement of objective data related to the conditions of our sailing experience therefore protects us
A luxury tender? Or a real classic sporty day cruiser? Or both? All these questions raised during our sea trial in Miami and, after all, they all contribute to outline the versatility of this Rio
There is a strip of the Po Valley, enclosed between the Oglio and the Serio Rivers, where passion for boats has been going on for over 50 years. For in this area of northern Italy that
“Our message is simple: simple boating, that one which costs nothing and makes you enjoy the wonders of the sea, is possible and within the reach of everyone”. Emilio Galli, a passionate sailor and member
What happens overseas, in the world’s largest recreational boating market? Which features must Italian boats have to be successful in the USA? We interviewed a leading player of the US boating market, who has already
Change to always remain yourself. That’s a principle which, in our case, means to look constantly for the best way of sharing our passion for the sea with our readers. This is why, from today,
We met Marco Massola, Suzuki Marine Italia Technical Staff Coordinator, at Nauticstore in Gianola, Italy. Among the subjects we dealt with and which we’re developing in the next few weeks, we talked about an essential component
Jedi 1 was sailing about 800 miles off Cape Leeuwin, the southernmost part of Australia, when her crew set off a distress beacon at 16:00 last Thursday afternoon. For reasons that are still unknown, the sailing
Collision at sea is, in many cases, a very serious and, unfortunately, rather common accident which often results in fatalities. According to the statistics from the Italian Department of Transport included in a 2013 report,
Together with leak, fire is the most serious emergency which can occur at sea. Even though the galley is statistically the most dangerous area, the possible causes of fire on board can be multiple: electric
Italian Style has different expressions in the US. Among them, there’s certainly Rio Yachts, a brand which has made the history of the Italian boat industry. The reasons are the same which have marked the success
A proper use of trim has some important beneficial results. A properly trimmed hull, in fact, sails perfectly balanced, faster, safer and with reduced fuel consumption. Unfortunately, however, this instrument is often overlooked by recreational
The two small towers, a red and a green one, of the lights marking the entrance of Portorosa appear from both sides. The new Elan Gt5 slides over the calm water, sheltered by the gulf especially
Visibility was low but we could still rely on a visible horizon few thousand miles away. Then, slowly but progressively, fog shrouded us. The bow had ripped a white cloud, which have locked behind us,
The Italian 24-year-old laser sailor Lorenzo Garosi, reported missing after leaving the mouth of river Tiber yesterday, has been sighted about 60 miles off the coast few minutes ago from a Port Authority helicopter. The
We approach to Oscar 3, the new Mylius 65 FD, sailing fast on a rib which brings us aboard on a flat sea just opposite the marina of Cala de Medici . The hull seems
Essential for the motion transfer, the oil circulation, the water pump and alternator correct operation, the engine belt is one among the most precious elements of our propulsion system. We’re lost without it. For the
All dreams have a price and some are more demanding than others. The price paid by Gaetano Mura to break the solo round-the -world record on his Class 40 Italia, has the bitter flavour of the
It seems like she wants to catch a little of warmth sticking out her bow from the hangar where the Dufour team is taking care of her. But, in doing so, Exclusive 63 reveals her
We’re in the middle of spring, just few weeks before summer cruises. Sea trips become more frequent but we have to sacrifice some days to carry out some checks and maintenance works. What about starting
I hate the mainsail furler – certainly that fixed to the mast, a little less that one housed in the boom – for different reasons. The first one, although less important, concerns aesthetic. That’s coming from a man
All we know that the anchor remote control is a very breakable item. Very subject to the action of the saline environment where it spends most of its life, often abandoned for days or weeks connected to
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We often see some boats towing their tenders. This is certainly comfortable, especially if you often use your tender, but let’s not forget some precautions. First of all, weather must be
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Sea surface changes appearance, it becomes darker and, under the sun, a multitude of small ripples start to run. These are the symptoms of a squall. During races, many experts immediately
Leggi l’articolo in italiano When he was found at Tile Island, in the Marshall archipelago, in the middle of the Pacific, Josè Salvador Alvarenga, a Salvadoran fisherman living in Mexico, had spent 438 days adrift on
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Particularly feared by ancient vessels, the Strait of Bonifacio is not impossible to cross by a modern sailing boat. Although mistral is particularly strong and fast in the narrowest point of
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A serious danger for the windlass is the the force applied by the chain on its axis when it is in traction under wind or pitching pressure. Unfortunately, many people are used
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Let’s admit it: who can really say to not ever felt a certain curiosity in observing other people’ mooring maneuvers? Maybe sat at a coffee bar in the marina, while sipping a beer
Leggi l’articolo in italiano After clove hitch, bowline, stopper and bitt knot, today it’s the turn of flag knot, also known as weaver knot because it was used by weavers to join two heads of
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A website which perfectly reflects the image and character of the world it deals with. This is www.oceanemo.com, the website dedicated to the discovery of OceaNemo range, the series of Sport
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Fenders? How, when and where must we use them? These questions might seem banal but the matter is essential to prevent serious damages to the hull. People often consider fenders as something fixed, with
Leggi l’articolo in italiano “And now a breeching forward and another one aft…” And then springs, painter forward and spring aft. The names of mooring ropes, sometimes synonyms, are different according to their functions and, sometimes, their local
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We’ve already seen what to check and how to intervene on the engine before cruise season. Now, it’s time to get on the deck and check our equipment. Let’s start from standing rigging. On
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Asia Pacific Boating Awards, the event which awards boating excellences in Asia, has had something Italian this year. Last week, in fact, the Italian Ferretti Group was awarded as the Best Brand Presence in
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We have seen how it is important to interpret weather signs in order to understand weather evolution. And this is particularly true in the Mediterranean area, where variables are more frequent than in other
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Between October 27th and 30th 1991, the meeting of two deep depressions provoked what was defined the “perfect storm“. A book before and a movie later rebuilt its origin and the dramatic
Leggi l’articolo in italiano “For all those who sail alone, sleep management is a very important element in regatta strategy. Learning to dominate sleep and wakefulness is possible but you need training, self-knowledge and a
The hardest obstacles will be sleepiness and the big traffic along the route”. 30 days before the beginning of “Roma per 2, per Tutti e per 1″ (Rome for 2 people, for everyone and for one
First of all, reefing needs a close-hauled. This a gospel written on all sailing guides. But, in practice, it is not always possible to head up and sail close-hauled. So? Let’s break the taboo; reefing downwind is possible. This is
When people talk about passengers at sea, they usually refer to people travelling on ships or ferries. The term “crew“, on the contrary, generally refers to all personnel operating aboard a ship or a boat.
The biggest harbour of the Tyrrhenian Sea doesn’t exist. Fiumara Grande, the natural Tiber’s mouth hosting four thousand boats, shipyards, nautica clubs, private marines and restaurants has never been recognized as a gat. Lights at
It is known as bitt knot but the proper name is cleat knot since our boats usually don’t have any bitts. It might not even be a real knot, since, however you make it, you must
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQYvEwT11ZY “ Because of unfavourable weather conditions, the regatta has been cancelled”. After some deferments, the Sailing Committee of Fiumicino, which organises a winter championship with over 100 boats, resigns itself and stops the competition.
A check to the anchor, the Log label cleaning, a test to the hull or the bulb, the recovery of a fallen object into the water. There might be many reasons for an apnoea diving, including
The 23th edition of one of most charming Mediterranean offshore regatta will take place next 10 April. We are talking about “Rome for one, two people, anybody. 530 miles in a season where the Tyrrhenian
Bénéteau has chosen the Boat Show of Paris to present Gran Turismo 46, the second model of the new range after GT40. GT46 is not only bigger than its predecessor. It represents a step forwards
Its name is Mobos and it is one of the latest systems used to recover a person fallen into the water. It will be presented at the Exhibition of Dusseldorf. It consists of a very
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The boat is mooring with the stern to the quay, the linesman is ready to receive the rope, the launch starts and …. a well-tangled bundle falls into the water few
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Rocks, low bottoms, wrecks: sailing along a coast, approaching to a bay, passing between an island and mainland or an archipelago often means to approach to some dangers. Recognising their signals
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The same hull but with completely different lines. Bénéteau repeats the choice made with Flyer 6 last year, by proposing a boat with the same power of transformation. The boat is
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Beached and stranded on the cliffs. There is a great difference between running ashore and getting stranded on the rocks. First of all, for the possible damages. Often null in the
Leggi l’articolo in italiano “ …. Till it remains an idea, an idea is only an abstraction; if I could eat an idea, I would have done my revolution”. Few things, like the provocation of
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We saw how to prepare to night sailing last days. With the right precautions, sailing at night is simple enough. The most important thing is to recognize the lights of the
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The strongest perception was smell. Salt and myrtle, land and Mediterranean scrub plunged into the night were dissolving their smell in the hot sirocco. The rest was only darkness and silence.
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Mooring off-shore to a buoy offers at least two advantages: enjoying the peace of a bay and its beauties, and having a safe mooring at the same time, without the risk
Leggi l’articolo in italiano As usual for Bénéteau, the Exhibition of Paris is a good occasion to reveal its doozy, the hottest item of next season. In this case, we are talking about the new
Leggi l’articolo in italiano May the sailors who passed the legendary Cape Horn forgive our irreverent comparison. But, if the Straits of Messina hindered the valorous Ulysses and inspired the famous Homer, there’s a reason. Scilla and Cariddi, of course, are
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The season we are living now is winter. It is the meteorological winter, completely different from the astronomical one which marks the beginning of the “bad season” 20 days later. But
Leggi l’articolo in italiano The boat leaves, a fast and violent comeback windward starts, the boat bends and swerves more and more, the crew falls, somebody grabs on to the winch, someone reaches the bottom of
