The skill of the pilot in the boat can be instrumental in navigating safely and fairly comfortably even in less than ideal conditions. It is difficult to give valid directions for any type of boat, because each has its own technical characteristics and different reactions. There are boats that can be easily steered even by […]
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Setting sail and leaving the dock may appear to be the simplest of all maneuvers associated with going to sea, but thinking of it that way is undoubtedly a mistake: setting sail cannot be improvised. Here is a correct sequence in six simple but effective steps. Read also: The 10 most common causes of accidents
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Some of the engine problems can be guessed directly from the color of the smoke from the exhaust pipes. Here’s how to “read” its colors. WHITE SMOKE You should notice this during winter power-ups or after a long period of not using the boat. Usually the white color is given by the evaporation of moisture
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There are situations on a boat that no one would ever want to get into, from the simplest and most mundane to the most dangerous. That is why one must always be ready to solve different emergencies on board. Preparing thoroughly before setting sail is already a good starting point to avoid problems: but, you
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A short guide with 10 tips to avoid nasty surprises if you rent a boat this summer. Here’s what to do to minimize the risk of ruining your boating vacation. Here are the 10 basic rules: 1) How many competent people do you need on board? Depending on the size of the boat and it
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What is the cruise? It’s stopping to sleep in the roadstead under the starry sky, it’s diving into the water once you drop anchor to discover the seabed, it’s relaxation, it’s fun. To help you enjoy 100 percent of your time aboard your boat, we have selected six “must-have” summer accessories and products for
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When we think of the “extreme” sea and the dangers of sailing in these conditions many think of the Ocean, because of its vastness, grandeur. But what is the most unpredictable sea? According to many sailors, it is precisely the Mediterranean that is and therefore potentially very dangerous, even when sailing as a family in
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Casting off your moorings and setting off by boat is not only beautiful and healthy(as we told you here), but, hear hear… it makes you smarter. You read that right: studies from psychology and science show that sailing improves many personal skills and speeds up complex learning processes. MORE CREATIVE. A recent study conducted by
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The boat under management is a huge phenomenon. The proof? The super group Brunswick Corp., which includes Boston Whaler and Mercury, among others, has just completed the acquisition of Freedom Boat Club with which the giant aims to secure an immediate large-scale, market presence in a rapidly growing shared ownership segment. This market operation demonstrates
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