The bowline knot is certainly the most widely used knot aboard all boats, it has two fundamental characteristics: it develops a very reliable loop and, most importantly, it unravels easily, even after being subjected to
Among the most important boat maintenance activities for safety, replacing the shrouds is one. This operation should be carried out periodically, but is unfortunately often underestimated by boat owners. In this article we will explain
Umberto Felci tells the secrets of the perfect hull What are the characteristics of your hulls? A good hull doesn’t come about by chance. It’s definitely the result of an in-depth knowledge of all the
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 possession of a boat is the real nightmare of all sailors and, unfortunately,
The kicking strap, whose use is often underestimated, has a decisive effect on mainsail trimming If many, indeed too many, sailors underestimate it, it is probably because they do not know its true effects. The
Mooring plagues captains and skippers of all kinds. Let’s see how to perform the right manoeuvres, anticipate the unexpected and, above all, stay calm. Mooring manoeuvres are a crucial moment in which the crew’s ‘toughness’
There has always been an air of mystery surrounding the definition of a bluewater cruiser. On the one hand, it has always been difficult to specify the characteristics a boat should have to be able
In collaboration with AERPRO, we have compiled a small compendium for our readers on what fires on board are, what they mean for the owner and all the various aspects that characterize them, also depending
Without the interior design and the possibility to be experienced, a boat would be only half a work The interior of a sailboat is something particularly fascinating. When you decide that a sailing boat is
How to prepare the boat for cruising: the crew and the galley. Everything you need to know before setting sail. Our boat is almost ready, our itinerary has been set, our crew members have arrived
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