Dongfeng's triumph in Volvo Ocean Race is amazing. This is why.
Almost 40 000 miles race was decided on 40 miles near Netherlands. Always the second. Like all the time… Although sporting sailors are known for having kind of an ego and high self-confidence, they are
Tesla Powerwall on your boat. Revolution or a bad idea?
A few years ago, Tesla Motor unveiled their Powerwall – a top-notch battery pack able to power average home with a solar system. Two years ago they released an upgraded version Powerwall 2 with 13.5kWh
Classic boats will never go out of fashion, even in the age of carbon fibre hulls. They may seem as a luxury that only rich get to enjoy, but even with a more modest budget, you can still get one. Why
Before you untie the lines, you should take a closer look at them. Choosing the right kind of rope for the right kind of job is crucial, don't just throw money at things that “seem ok”. (Although we know
Skippers, don’t get jailed for owning a satellite phone!
Emergency reasons, urgent calls home, weather informations and the allmighty Internet. They are the reasons why satellite phone is a must-have for living aboard. Did you know that sat phones can be illegal
An old man is sailing solo to New Zealand on a small boat
79-year old Sven Yrvind started his 15 000 miles voyage It would be very inaccurate to introduce him as a retired man despite his age. He is going to spend his 80th birthday somewhere in the southern ocean.
Can one sunk ship bring a whole shipyard to the ground? In this league it could. Established in 1973, Oyster Marine became a synonym for premiur cruisers capable for regattas and circumnavigating the globe.
More deaths each year sparked the debate about safety and Hawaii is leading the conversation. You may remember when in 2015 full-face snorkeling masks made their debute on the market. They seemed easy
If there are children onboard your vessel, you know how hard it can be to entertain them. Whether the small humans in question are your own, friend's, or extended family members, there is a good chance
Ridley Scott’s HMS Terror - A scary delicacy for sailors
The AMC Network released history series about frightful destiny of HMS Terror and HMS Erebor crew There are many heavy stories to hear related to sailing in past centuries. This series is produced with
Theme song for Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest (2018) is inspired by an interesting tradition. “The king and his men, stole the Queen from her bed. And bound her in her bones…” are entry words
Cruising with your pet companion is possible. Some cats and dogs don't really care about where they are, as long as their humans are close by. But how does a canine or feline becomes a sea loving creature?
How about controlling your autopilot from watches on your hand? The previous model - Quantix 3 was very successful between sailors. Now, Quantix 5 had been on the market almost 2 years it is still luring
