Casting off safely: three tricks for easy maneuvres in port It’s time to cast off. A nice fresh wind promises exciting navigation
The etymology of the term yacht comes from the Dutch word ‘jacht’, which was used in the past to define the fast
How prepared are we for a fire on board? Fire on board is undoubtedly the most difficult situation to deal with. Although
The bowline knot is certainly the most widely used knot aboard all boats, it has two fundamental characteristics: it develops a very
Among the most important boat maintenance activities for safety, replacing the shrouds is one. This operation should be carried out periodically, but
Umberto Felci tells the secrets of the perfect hull What are the characteristics of your hulls? A good hull doesn’t come about
Fire prevention on board, from Aer.Pro‘s great experience an invaluable how-to article We have said it many times, a fire that takes
The kicking strap, whose use is often underestimated, has a decisive effect on mainsail trimming If many, indeed too many, sailors underestimate
Osmosis: how to recognize this phenomenon, which can inevitably damage a boat’s hull, and act accordingly to restore it. Osmosis is a
Mooring plagues captains and skippers of all kinds. Let’s see how to perform the right manoeuvres, anticipate the unexpected and, above all,