Stories on the dock

Effects of seafaring life on body and spirit

“Since sailors, and crews in particular, live in conditions and habits that are different from the rest of society, it…

5 years ago

Choosing a used sailboat

Used sailboat: selection guide I remember that, in 1990, a Grand Soleil 39, which had been built and launched in…

5 years ago

YACHT CLUB ADRIACO: THE DISCREET CHARM.

They come from Udine, Pordenone, Padua, Milan and many other cities of northern Italy. We're talking about the members of…

5 years ago

Maritime safety and DIY equipment

I was walking along the hiking trail overlooking the Cantore refuge, almost at the top of the Tofane mountains, when…

6 years ago

And you, how are you fixed for anchors?

The well-thought-out choice of the right anchor Grumbling had been already rife among the crew members for some days but,…

6 years ago

Cooking on a boat: pressure cooker for (nearly) gourmet sailors

When your boat trip is just one day long, lunch can consist of just a sandwich, some canned tuna or…

6 years ago

La Grande Motte Boat Show: where you can see catamarans from all around the world

The 2018 edition of the Salon International du Multicoque ( " International Multihull Boat Show" in English), the sole European…

6 years ago

The pros of the ketch rig

Gennaro Coretti and the ketch rig John Goode is a sailing instructor who lives and works in Southampton. He is a…

6 years ago

Marincovich Award . The winner is Isolaria Pacifico with an article written for Boatandboats.com

Isolaria Pacifico : "Man with no memory rescued in the middle of the Atlantic ocean"wins the Marincovich Award I really…

6 years ago

The tale of a felucca trip

When Alì gestured to me that, if I wanted, I could take the helm, I was primarily concerned to grab…

6 years ago