Cuba by Sail: The Caribbean Route Hiding in Plain Sight
Cuba by sail reveals reef-studded cays, historic harbors and a slower Caribbean yacht route that rewards careful planning over resort-style ease.
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Best Sailing Routes for First-Time Yacht Buyers
Best sailing routes for first-time yacht buyers should be short, sheltered and honest about the boat, building skill before ambition and confidence.
Autopilot on Sailing Yachts: What Matters Most
Autopilot on sailing yachts is less about gadgets than balance, power and seamanship—how to choose, tune and trust the quietest crew aboard.
Best Sailing Routes in the British Virgin Islands
Best Sailing Routes in the British Virgin Islands mix easy line-of-sight passages, trade-wind sailing and anchorages from Norman Island to Anegada.
Radar, AIS and VHF: What Boat Buyers Need to Know
Radar, AIS and VHF can turn a tense night watch into informed seamanship, if buyers understand what each tool can and cannot do, and costs before leaving the dock.
Keel Types Explained: Fin, Bulb, Wing, Long and Lifting
Keel types shape how a sailboat points, turns, grounds and travels. Here is a clear guide to fin, bulb, wing, long and lifting keels for buyers and cruisers.
How to Check a Yacht Engine Before Buying
A practical guide to checking a yacht engine before buying, from cold starts and oil analysis to sea trials, surveys and the paper trail, without overpaying.
Black Water Tanks on Yachts: Rules, Smells and Maintenance
A clear guide to yacht black water tanks, covering discharge rules, odor control, pump-outs and the maintenance habits that keep a cruise civilized.
Balearic Islands by Sail: Mallorca to Formentera
A practical guide to sailing Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera, with routes, seasons, anchorages and local etiquette for smarter cruising.
How to Sell a Yacht Online: A Practical Guide for Owners
A practical owner’s guide to selling a yacht online, from pricing and photos to sea trials, escrow, surveys and closing without costly surprises.
Why the Whitsundays Are Bareboat Sailing Heaven
Whitsundays bareboat sailing offers sheltered water, coral-ringed anchorages and easy island hops in one of Australia’s finest cruising grounds.
Antifouling Explained: Types, Costs and Maintenance Cycles
Antifouling is less a paint choice than a maintenance plan: here are the main types, realistic costs and haul-out cycles for boat owners today.
Best Countries to Buy a Used Sailing Yacht
A clear guide to the best countries to buy a used sailing yacht, comparing prices, paperwork, refit costs, taxes and cruising value worldwide.
Best Yacht Size for Beginners: 30ft, 40ft, 50ft or Bigger?
Choosing the best yacht size for beginners depends less on glamour than handling, costs and confidence. Here is how 30ft, 40ft and 50ft compare.
How to Price a Used Yacht for Sale
Pricing a used yacht takes more than guesswork: compare sold boats, assess condition, account for upgrades, and leave room for a clean negotiation.
Yachts for Sale in the Netherlands: Buyer’s Guide
A practical guide to yachts for sale in the Netherlands, covering surveys, VAT, sea trials, brokers, Dutch yards, canals and smart negotiation.
Motor Yacht vs Sailing Yacht: Which One Should You Buy?
A clear guide to choosing between a motor yacht and a sailing yacht, weighing speed, comfort, range, maintenance, crew needs and real cruising life.
Catamaran vs Monohull: Cruising, Chartering and Resale
Catamaran vs monohull choices shape comfort, costs, handling and resale. Here is a clear guide for cruising families and charter buyers today.
Should You Sell Your Yacht Privately or Through a Broker?
Selling a yacht privately or through a broker changes price, risk and time. Here is how owners should choose the smarter route before listing.
How Much Does It Really Cost to Own a Yacht?
Before you own a yacht, tally the quiet costs: dockage, insurance, crew, maintenance, fuel and the annual repairs that decide the real bill.
Luxury Yacht Market Trends Buyers and Sellers Should Watch
A clear-eyed look at luxury yacht market trends, from inventory and interest rates to refit costs, sustainability and the shifting power of buyers.