News

Finding a Compatible Sailing Crew and Avoiding the Know-It-Alls
Finding a Compatible Sailing Crew and Avoiding the Know-It-Alls

Crossing Biscay is typically a 200–400 nautical mile passage that demands a clear weather window, competent watchkeeping rotations, and a...

News
February 27, 2026
UAE Flag Day at Sea: Yacht Charters, Safety Protocols and Celebration Ideas in Dubai Marina
UAE Flag Day at Sea: Yacht Charters, Safety Protocols and Celebration Ideas in Dubai Marina

On UAE National Flag Day maritime authorities impose temporary navigation advisories in Dubai Marina and adjacent waters, increasing pilotage coordination,...

News
February 27, 2026
Key spare parts, risk assessment and logistics for long-distance sailboat passages
Key spare parts, risk assessment and logistics for long-distance sailboat passages

A replacement marine alternator can typically reach a Mediterranean marina within 3–5 days via express courier, but the same part...

News
February 27, 2026
Weeklong Newport to Nantucket Cruise: Tides, Timing and Harbour Tips
Weeklong Newport to Nantucket Cruise: Tides, Timing and Harbour Tips

The seven-day charter was constrained by a scheduled return to Newport on night six, a Beneteau 42 with a 5.5...

News
February 27, 2026
Digital Yacht’s Bilge IQ recognized as Best New Product at NMEA 2025
Digital Yacht’s Bilge IQ recognized as Best New Product at NMEA 2025

Integrating a bilge pump controller onto an NMEA 2000 backbone and enabling wireless diagnostics shortens service turnaround for charter fleets...

News
February 27, 2026
Swan 51, Hanse 360ST, Ice 56, Oyster 805 and JP 40: New Yacht Models and Charter Insights
Swan 51, Hanse 360ST, Ice 56, Oyster 805 and JP 40: New Yacht Models and Charter Insights

Berthing and transport logistics change substantially with keel depth and hull form: the Swan 51 option for a 3.2m keel...

News
February 27, 2026
Practical Offshore Passage Planning: Four Pillars for Safer Voyages and Better Cruise Itineraries
Practical Offshore Passage Planning: Four Pillars for Safer Voyages and Better Cruise Itineraries

A prudent offshore passage plan sets ETA windows, waypoint coordinates, fuel and water margins, contingency ports, and a communications schedule...

News
February 27, 2026
Personal AIS MOB Beacons and Site-Based Alert Systems for Offshore and Coastal Safety
Personal AIS MOB Beacons and Site-Based Alert Systems for Offshore and Coastal Safety

AIS MOB beacons transmit on VHF with a practical reception range of 2–5 NM and embed GNSS coordinates in each...

News
February 27, 2026
How to Charter a Yacht with a Skipper via GlobeSailor for Relaxed Sailing
How to Charter a Yacht with a Skipper via GlobeSailor for Relaxed Sailing

Skipper rates typically run €180–€300 per day, and many regulated sailing areas require the skipper to hold both a boat...

News
February 27, 2026
Rethinking Cruising Rigs: Practical Alternatives to the Bermudian Sloop for Bluewater Voyages
Rethinking Cruising Rigs: Practical Alternatives to the Bermudian Sloop for Bluewater Voyages

On typical offshore legs, a 10–20% loss in average speed from poor off‑wind sail choices translates directly into extra fuel...

News
February 27, 2026
Boom vangs, Rodkicker, Vang-Master and Boomstrut — selecting the best system for your boat
Boom vangs, Rodkicker, Vang-Master and Boomstrut — selecting the best system for your boat

When a charter operator or private owner refits a 40ft cruising yacht, swapping a standard 4:1 vang for an 8:1...

News
February 27, 2026
Best Miami Yachts Under 100 Feet: Sunseeker, Azimut, Pershing, Custom Line, D’Vinci
Best Miami Yachts Under 100 Feet: Sunseeker, Azimut, Pershing, Custom Line, D’Vinci

Berth scheduling, fuel dock capacity and seasonal survey windows at Miami marinas directly affect availability for yachts under 100′; peak-season...

News
February 27, 2026