How to wash a sailing jacket to keep it performing properly. A sailing jacket is one of those garments that, on board, quickly stops being just clothing. It becomes a second skin, an indispensable ally
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
A watermaker is designed to produce fresh water from seawater. It’s ideal for nautical use—reliable, compact, and easy to manage. We spoke with Mario Alagna, one of the owners of OSMOSEA, an Italian company with
Renato Magazzù explains what redans are. Renato Magazzù is an extraordinary person. Not only because he has been leading, alongside Claudio and Tina, what is probably the most iconic shipyard in the Maxi-Rib segment for
The market for used boats, after experiencing a significant post-Covid boom, has slowed considerably, creating new challenges for industry professionals. While just two years ago it seemed like a new golden age for both new
The 10 knots every sailor should know The 10 knots every sailor should know is a comprehensive guide that includes articles we have written over the years, illustrating how to masterfully execute the many essential
The Franciscan Knot The Franciscan knot can be categorized as a stopper or weight knot. It is quite easy to tie and is often taught to young learners early on, as its creation is satisfying.
The new Digital Pilot Book by The International Yachting Media is now online. With over 1,000 anchorages, ports, harbors, and marinas available to browse, this initiative—now in its eleventh year—has been completely revamped, both in
It has an intriguing name and is not widely known, but it is useful and easy to tie. It belongs to the large family of “loops, eyelets, or nooses on a single rope,” at least
