Our authors share informative and inspirational stories that will motivate, challenge and get you out on the water. Whether you are searching for a new destination, looking for maintenance tips & tricks or guidance before venturing out onto the water, there is sure to be something to pique your interest.
Inspiration
Preparing for smooth boating
A guide to checking your boat's gear in anticipation of the upcoming boating season...
Sports and game fishing in Florida
Understanding the seasons and conditions in whatever waters you intend to fish is vital. Types of fish, their behaviours...
Ocean Phenomena
Oceans and lakes have generated countless legends ever since humankind found a way of breaking free...
Famous lighthouses around the world
Lighthouses have long captured the imagination of boaters and the wider public. They attract curiosity regarding the buildings and the rugged individuals who crewed them...
Five phrases with nautical origins
Are you ‘toeing the line’, ‘taken aback’ or travelling ‘as the crow flies’? Then you owe something to the seafaring tradition when using them...
Offshore Fishing - The Ultimate TEAM Sport
While other types of fishing are expressed with “I caught,” fishing for tuna, marlin and sailfish is always described with a “we.”
Troubleshooting your marine electronics
Marine electronics are very reliable as long as they have power, data and the correct settings...
Boating Superstition
There are many fast and hard rules for superstitions in the seafaring world. Die-hard sailors of yore would often refuse to the leave the dock...
Getting back onto the water
Here's a simplified check list of the things you should potentially think about when getting ready for the season ahead.
Boat app picks for easier boating
Discover nine apps recommended to add something to your boating experience afloat and fire your imagination ashore.
Weather watch
Knowing the state of the weather and anticipating whether it is likely to change can make all the difference to your boating day.
Five of the best south and east Baltic marinas
What the Baltic summer loses in length, it more than makes up for in terms of fantastic boating grounds with amazing scenery and destinations.
Top tips to save fuel
There are some simple trips to save fuel on a passage. Very simply, the use of an autopilot will measurably save you fuel by managing your journey in terms of taking the most direct route, navigating…
Balancing your VHF radio’s squelch
“The only thing a witch cares about is squelching children.” So wrote children’s author, Roald Dahl. When it comes to marine VHF transceivers a key thing we care about is squelching background…
Satellite failure
What happens to my boat if I stop receiving GPS data? In the very rare event that the satellites of the GPS global positioning system fail or are taken offline, you’ll still be fine. Here are five useful tips…
Entering a bay
There is nothing more satisfying than dropping the hook in out of the way inlets, coves and alongside sheltered shorelines. But first you have to approach your intended anchorage safely.
Autopilots
Whether or not you plan any large passages, or do your boating locally, an autopilot enhances your time afloat.
About VHF Radios
A VHF radio is arguably the first piece of marine electronics you are always going to want on your boat. It is a highly recommended...
Dealing with seasickness
Concerned about someone getting seasick while out on a boat? Here are 10 tips on avoiding mal de mer and what to do if things get tricky.
Safe swimming off your boat
There’s nothing nicer than heading out to an anchorage or remote river reach to take a cooling dip off your boat. Follow our top 10 tips for lots of overboard fun…
Discover by boat. Exploring the world’s third longest fjord.
The nature of Norway’s coast means that there is a lifetime’s worth of experiences awaiting those who manage to get some form of boating in there…
Preparing for night passages
Marine electronics have made night passages so much easier than ever before, but how should you prepare for cruising after the sun sets? Here are 10 top tips.
Nothing heard on VHF
How many times have you heard a VHF radio call where the message is weak or broken even if the boat is close by? Here are five cautionary tips…
Preparing for a longer trip
The phrase “fail to plan, plan to fail” is key to the preparation of a longer boating trip, be that inland, or offshore.
Choosing the right boat
A boat can charm you with its looks or catch your attention with its price, but will it be right? It’s important not to get rushed or caught up in the excitement...
Five of the best Adriatic marinas
Forming the interface between western and eastern European cultures, the Adriatic Sea offers an incredible playground that is hard to equal, anywhere in the world.
Should I Always Keep My Radar Switched On?
Should I always use my radar in transmission mode when underway, even on a bright sunny day? Unless you have a compelling reason not to…
Winter Boating
Given the late start to the boating season for many in 2020, can you do anything to claw back extra weeks on the water?
Reducing Your Environmental Footprint
Boat owners and water lovers are already acutely aware of the value of the world around them but what steps can we take right now to improve…
Western Med Marinas
Given a choice of just five marinas in the Western Mediterranean where would you put your waypoints on the chart plotter?
