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We share stories, reviews, and practical tips that make yachting feel welcoming, not intimidating. From first-time curiosity to seasoned weekends at sea, we keep it simple and enjoyable.

Our mission is to help you choose well, travel better, and care for your yacht with confidence, so every outing feels like a getaway.

What you will find here

Clear guides for buying and chartering, with real-world checks
Honest yacht reviews focused on comfort, handling, and value
Travel ideas and routes for easy, memorable trips
Maintenance tips that save time and protect your season

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🏆 Comparison

Guide: the 7 best boat compasses for navigation (2026)

Current trends

MEDITERRANEAN ADVENTURES

Mallorca in October: the quiet anchorages, the mountain walks and the superyacht season's gentlest farewell

01 Oct 2026

Planning the autumn haul-out: the conversation with the yard that sets the tone for the entire winter refit

30 Sep 2026 · Seasonal Care

Why the best yacht review starts at the anchor locker: what sea time reveals that the spec sheet never will

30 Sep 2026 · Yacht Reviews

The Dalmatian Coast in shoulder season: a cruising week from Sibenik to Dubrovnik when the harbours breathe again

30 Sep 2026 · Mediterranean Adventures

Monaco Yacht Show 2026: the new builds at Port Hercules, the order book signals and the questions worth asking on the quay

30 Sep 2026 · International Shows

Our latest product reviews

Detailed analyses of specs and customer reviews

CHIRP+ 3 Castable GPS Sonar - Portable Fish and Depth Finder for Boat Fishing, Ice Fishing, Shore Fishing - Personal 3D Depth Maps with User-friendly Free App

4.0

Marine depth finders for boats

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Deeper CHIRP+ 3 Review: a compact sonar that actually makes sense from shore or kayak

Compact and genuinely portable: works from shore, boat, kayak, and ice
Solid sonar detail with useful 3D mapping and accurate depth/structure info
Free Fish Deeper app with cloud storage and no mandatory subscription

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Lowrance Halo 20+ Radar, Black, One Size (000-14542-001)

4.0

Marine radar systems for boats

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Lowrance Halo 20+ Radar Review: compact dome that seriously upgrades your situational awareness

Fast 60 RPM sweep at close range makes moving targets easier to track
Doppler VelocityTrack coloring clearly highlights approaching vs receding targets
Compact, lightweight dome that integrates cleanly with Lowrance MFDs and supports dual-range operati...

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Marine NaviLED PRO 360-2nm All Round White Surface Mount - Black Housing

5.0

Marine LED navigation lights

★★★★★ ★★★★★

HELLA Marine NaviLED PRO 360-2nm Review: a tough all-round white light that just does its job

Genuinely low power consumption with stable brightness on 12/24V systems
Solid construction with Grilamid lens and IP67 sealing that handles real marine use
Proper 2NM and Wheelmark certifications suitable for vessels up to 50 m

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Lumitec Caprera3 Spreader Light - Spectrum - White Housing

4.0

Boat deck lights

★★★★★ ★★★★★

Lumitec Caprera3 Spreader Light Review: a compact RGB flood that just does its job

Bright, wide, and even beam that properly lights a small to mid-size cockpit
Spectrum color modes (especially red) are actually useful, not just decorative
Solid, sealed construction that has handled spray and washdowns without fogging

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Our latest product comparisons

Top products selected and ranked by our experts

Comparison

The 6 best boat repair kits for fiberglass (2026)

Polycraft 10kg Fibreglass Repair Kit

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.9/10

+ Large quantity of resin and mat, ideal for multiple or larger repairs

+ Resin cures consistently and strongly when mixed correctly, suitable for marine work

Sailboat Maintenance Manual

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.8/10

Trade Paints

Marine Polyester Fibreglass Resin 5kg + 100g Catalyst (Lloyd's Approved)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

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Comparison

Top 6: best boat covers for storage (2026)

5-ply 1200D Boat Cover with Storage Bag, Widened Straps for Trailering & Mooring, Fits 22-24ft Bass Boat, V-Hull, Tri-Hull Runabout Pro-Style Fishing Boat - Waterproof Anti-uv and Breathable Black Length 22'-24', Beam width up to 102''

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.6/10

+ Thick 1200D solution-dyed fabric with strong stitching that feels genuinely durable

+ Good waterproofing and wind resistance when paired with proper strap setup

Classic Accessories

StormPro Boat Cover 12-14 ft x 68" Beam with Support Pole

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.4/10

Center Console Boat Cover 24-26ft, Trailerable T-Top/Hard-Top Boat Cover, Heavy Duty Marine Grade Oxford Waterproof Boat Covers Gray 24'-26' Long (Beam Width Up to 114")

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.2/10

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Comparison

The best boat bimini tops: our top 7 (2026)

Sun Shade Sail Waterproof, 3 x 18.5 m Rectangle Backyard Shade Canopy High-Density UV Block Shade Canopy Cover Outdoor Sunshade Cloth for Deck Patio Garden Pool WLR010, Grey

WLRHGl

3 x 18.5 m Waterproof Rectangle Sun Shade Sail (Grey)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 9.0/10

+ Very thick PVC material with a sturdy feel and good waterproofing

+ Lots of metal eyelets (every ~50 cm) and reinforced edges for solid fixing

Seamander 3 Bow Bimini Tops for Boats,Boat Canopy Cover Top with Mounting Hardware (Burgundy, 6'L x 85"-90" W x 46" H)

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.7/10

Premium Fabric Boat Bimini Top Canopy, 4 Bow, Multiple Colour & Size Option 230-250cm Light Grey

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 8.5/10

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Spotlight

CUSTOM DESIGNS

How an explorer yacht earns her Ice Class: the hull, the systems and the engineering that separate ambition from marketing

05 Oct 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

September in the eastern Aegean: the quiet Greek islands that only reveal themselves after the charter fleet sails home

30 Sep 2026

Custom Designs

The explorer-crossover at 30 metres: why builders are blurring the line between cruiser and expedition yacht, and what buyers gain

30 Sep 2026

Budget Planning

How to read a yacht survey report: the paragraphs that matter, the ones that pad and the question to ask the surveyor at the end

30 Sep 2026

Seasonal Care

Gelcoat repair before the winter: the cracks worth filling now, the ones that can wait and the products that actually hold

05 Sep 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

The Aeolian Islands in September: a volcanic cruising week from Lipari to Stromboli that the guidebooks barely sketch

04 Sep 2026

Yacht Reviews

A week aboard a 24-metre sailing yacht: what a compact cruiser teaches about passage-making that a larger boat cannot

04 Sep 2026

International Shows

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: the boats worth boarding, the conversations worth starting and how to use the old port like a buyer

03 Sep 2026

New Releases

Sirena's 42-metre flagship sold before her first sea trial: a Turkish builder's coming-of-age, bound for Monaco

20 Aug 2026

Eco-friendly Yachts

Benetti delivers Symmetry: what the B.Now 67M's hybrid propulsion actually changes about life aboard

24 Aug 2026

New Releases

Heesen launches Project Setteesettanta: how a 57-metre shallow-draft superyacht redraws the builder's ambition

13 Aug 2026

Yacht Financing

The Italian Sea Group files for insolvency: what the Sanlorenzo consortium bid means for owners and the order book

11 Aug 2026

Racing Events

Walking into a yacht club as a newcomer: the unwritten rules, the first race and why the bar stool matters

07 Aug 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

The southern Peloponnese in August: the Greek coast that peak season forgot

31 Jul 2026

Tech Upgrades

Predictive maintenance on a cruising yacht: the sensors and software that catch a failure before you do

27 Jul 2026

New Releases

Obsidian Blade by Aegean Yacht – a sharp new statement in custom superyachts

04 Oct 2026 · Clive Harrington

Safety Equipment

Anchoring in a blow: the ground tackle, the technique and the instinct that let you sleep through a summer squall

03 Aug 2026

Buying Guides

Why the explorer yacht is winning the order book: Ice Class, long range and the owners who refuse to summer in one sea

24 Jul 2026

Racing Events

What the student boats in Monaco harbour mean for your next contract: notes from the Energy Boat Challenge

20 Jul 2026

Caribbean Hotspots

Saint Vincent and the savannah yacht experience for refined Caribbean charters

01 Oct 2026 · Lorenza Romano

The Yacht magazine for real life on the water

What you will find here

Guide: the 7 best boat compasses for navigation (2026)

Current trends

Mallorca in October: the quiet anchorages, the mountain walks and the superyacht season's gentlest farewell

Planning the autumn haul-out: the conversation with the yard that sets the tone for the entire winter refit

Why the best yacht review starts at the anchor locker: what sea time reveals that the spec sheet never will

The Dalmatian Coast in shoulder season: a cruising week from Sibenik to Dubrovnik when the harbours breathe again

Monaco Yacht Show 2026: the new builds at Port Hercules, the order book signals and the questions worth asking on the quay

Our latest product reviews

Deeper CHIRP+ 3 Review: a compact sonar that actually makes sense from shore or kayak

Lowrance Halo 20+ Radar Review: compact dome that seriously upgrades your situational awareness

HELLA Marine NaviLED PRO 360-2nm Review: a tough all-round white light that just does its job

Lumitec Caprera3 Spreader Light Review: a compact RGB flood that just does its job

Our latest product comparisons

The 6 best boat repair kits for fiberglass (2026)

Top 6: best boat covers for storage (2026)

The best boat bimini tops: our top 7 (2026)

Spotlight

How an explorer yacht earns her Ice Class: the hull, the systems and the engineering that separate ambition from marketing

September in the eastern Aegean: the quiet Greek islands that only reveal themselves after the charter fleet sails home

The explorer-crossover at 30 metres: why builders are blurring the line between cruiser and expedition yacht, and what buyers gain

How to read a yacht survey report: the paragraphs that matter, the ones that pad and the question to ask the surveyor at the end

Gelcoat repair before the winter: the cracks worth filling now, the ones that can wait and the products that actually hold

The Aeolian Islands in September: a volcanic cruising week from Lipari to Stromboli that the guidebooks barely sketch

A week aboard a 24-metre sailing yacht: what a compact cruiser teaches about passage-making that a larger boat cannot

Cannes Yachting Festival 2026: the boats worth boarding, the conversations worth starting and how to use the old port like a buyer

Sirena's 42-metre flagship sold before her first sea trial: a Turkish builder's coming-of-age, bound for Monaco

Benetti delivers Symmetry: what the B.Now 67M's hybrid propulsion actually changes about life aboard

Heesen launches Project Setteesettanta: how a 57-metre shallow-draft superyacht redraws the builder's ambition

The Italian Sea Group files for insolvency: what the Sanlorenzo consortium bid means for owners and the order book

Walking into a yacht club as a newcomer: the unwritten rules, the first race and why the bar stool matters

The southern Peloponnese in August: the Greek coast that peak season forgot

Predictive maintenance on a cruising yacht: the sensors and software that catch a failure before you do

Obsidian Blade by Aegean Yacht – a sharp new statement in custom superyachts

Anchoring in a blow: the ground tackle, the technique and the instinct that let you sleep through a summer squall

Why the explorer yacht is winning the order book: Ice Class, long range and the owners who refuse to summer in one sea

What the student boats in Monaco harbour mean for your next contract: notes from the Energy Boat Challenge

Saint Vincent and the savannah yacht experience for refined Caribbean charters

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Travel Destinations

Sausalito boat rental experiences for yacht connoisseurs on the San Fr...

South Pacific yacht charter journeys for refined explorers

Yacht charter in South America for Pacific bound connoisseurs

Marigot yacht charters for refined Caribbean escapes

Maintenance Tips

Yacht refit mastery for tech upgrades that transform your time on boar...

Lumitec Caprera3 Spreader Light Review: a compact RGB flood that just...

OceanLED Sport S3124s Review: bright dual‑colour underwater light for...

Lumitec Mirage LED Flush Mount Review: a compact marine light that’s b...

Yacht Events

How to enjoy an unforgettable christmas on a yacht in pure luxury

How to plan an unforgettable party boat rental in San Francisco Bay

How the “Sunday Money” yacht sets the standard for exclusive yacht par...

Why the modern superyacht regatta matters more than the boat show: whe...

Buying Guides

Should you choose a charter yacht with hot tub or buy your own

Why committed yacht owners choose a superyacht like Traplestrek over c...

Overnight yacht rental: the refined way to test charter versus ownersh...

How superyacht captain jobs shape the choice between charter and owner...