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Find a 30-Meter or Larger Yacht for Summer 2026 in the Balearic Islands with Your Boat Holiday
Find a 30-Meter or Larger Yacht for Summer 2026 in the Balearic Islands with Your Boat Holiday

Chartering a yacht over 30 meters in the Balearic Islands typically requires a lead time of 12–18 months for peak...

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February 26, 2026
How Lallows Boatyard Shaped Cowes Yachting and Classic Restorations
How Lallows Boatyard Shaped Cowes Yachting and Classic Restorations

Lallows Boatyard's Medina Road slipways, rebuilt after WWII using secondhand railway track, still serve to haul out service vessels and...

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February 26, 2026
Why the Marples No 6808 Mitre Cutter Still Matters for Fine Joinery and Boatwork
Why the Marples No 6808 Mitre Cutter Still Matters for Fine Joinery and Boatwork

When on-site repairs for wooden launches require repeatable 45° joints and limited bench space, workshop logistics favour a compact, heavy...

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February 26, 2026
Smart Shore Excursions Along Your Yacht Charter Route
Smart Shore Excursions Along Your Yacht Charter Route

On a typical Mediterranean charter, planning daily legs of 30–60 nautical miles between anchorages allows for morning departures, midday shore...

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February 26, 2026
First Sail and Practical Review of the Hanse 460: Performance, Layout, and Cruise Potential
First Sail and Practical Review of the Hanse 460: Performance, Layout, and Cruise Potential

The Hanse 460 displaces just over 27,000 pounds, offers two keel options, and pairs an 80hp diesel with dual-station engine...

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February 26, 2026
How the Uru Reed Sailboat Redefined Seaworthiness and Sustainable Travel
How the Uru Reed Sailboat Redefined Seaworthiness and Sustainable Travel

The Uru completed a 5,491‑nautical‑mile leg from Callao to the Marquesas in 54 days, an operational feat that exposed key...

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February 26, 2026
How many Newtons do you need for safe sailing: practical guidance and buying tips
How many Newtons do you need for safe sailing: practical guidance and buying tips

European buoyancy classes are defined as 50 N, 100 N, 150 N and 275 N; for coastal and offshore sailing...

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February 26, 2026
Yacht Club de Monaco Claims 2025 Admiral’s Cup with Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 Leading the Fleet
Yacht Club de Monaco Claims 2025 Admiral’s Cup with Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 Leading the Fleet

The 2025 Admiral’s Cup concluded with Yacht Club de Monaco clinching the overall victory after a combination of Solent inshore...

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February 26, 2026
Teen Sailing Camp Essentials: Logistics, Daily Life, and Skills Afloat
Teen Sailing Camp Essentials: Logistics, Daily Life, and Skills Afloat

A typical two-week teen sailing program in the BVI covers roughly 120–300 nautical miles of passage work, requiring daily provisioning...

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February 26, 2026
Early Nordhavn hulls — production logic, resale strength and what buyers should consider
Early Nordhavn hulls — production logic, resale strength and what buyers should consider

Nordhavn’s practice of offering an introductory price on the first hulls of a new design directly shapes inventory flow: discounted...

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February 26, 2026
Antigua Charter Show 2025 — Dockside Vetting and Yacht Highlights for the Caribbean Season
Antigua Charter Show 2025 — Dockside Vetting and Yacht Highlights for the Caribbean Season

Nelson’s Dockyard served as the primary venue for the Antigua Charter Show from December 4–9, 2025, with additional berths at...

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February 26, 2026
Hurricane SunDeck 3200: Versatile Pontoon Design for Entertaining and Touring
Hurricane SunDeck 3200: Versatile Pontoon Design for Entertaining and Touring

With available propulsion between 600 and 1,000 horsepower, the Hurricane SunDeck 3200 imposes clear demands on fuel logistics, berth allocation...

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February 26, 2026