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Your source for the latest news on yachts, boats and more. Read through our articles to find out how to compare boats and find the right fit for you!

Discover the smarter way to manage your boat — maintenance, compliance, inventory & more.
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The Modern Mariner's Logbook: From Rust to Riches — Running a Tight Ship in the Digital Age

Discover the smarter way to manage your boat — maintenance, compliance, inventory & more. A 10-part series every serious sailor needs to read.

Aug 29, 2026

4 min read

Building the Ultimate Digital Vessel Profile
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Your Boat, Your Data: Building the Ultimate Digital Vessel Profile

Build the ultimate digital vessel profile — hull specs, engine logs, safety certs, and more — all in one secure, organised place for the modern skipper.

Aug 25, 2026

6 min read

Man Overboard, Fire & Flooding: Mastering Your Onboard Emergency Protocols
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Man Overboard, Fire & Flooding: Mastering Your Onboard Emergency Protocols

Man Overboard, fire & flooding: master onboard emergency protocols with expert MOB procedures, fire safety, bilge systems & crew briefing guides.

Aug 21, 2026

10 min read

The Maintenance Log: Why Meticulous Record-Keeping Is a Seamanship Skill
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The Maintenance Log: Why Meticulous Record-Keeping Is a Seamanship Skill

Why your boat's maintenance log is as vital as any safety gear — covering engine logs, osmosis surveys, rigging records & insurance documentation.

Aug 13, 2026

8 min read

Onboard Electronics: Building Your Perfect Navigation Suite
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Onboard Electronics: Building Your Perfect Navigation Suite

Master your boat's nav suite — chartplotters, AIS, VHF DSC, autopilots & EPIRB beacons — networked via NMEA 2000 for total onboard integration.

Aug 05, 2026

7 min read

Anchoring Mastery_The Art & Science of Holding Ground
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Anchoring Mastery: The Art & Science of Holding Ground

Master anchoring with expert advice on anchor types, scope ratios, snubbers, catenary effect & digital drag alarms — your complete guide to safe anchoring.

Jul 28, 2026

9 min read

How to Read Marine Forecasts Like a Professional Mariner
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Weathering It: How to Read Marine Forecasts Like a Professional Mariner

Learn to read GRIB files, synoptic charts & Beaufort Scale like a pro mariner. Your complete guide to marine weather forecasting & the best weather apps at sea.

Jul 20, 2026

6 min read

The Engine Room_Understanding Your Marine Propulsion System
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The Engine Room: Understanding Your Marine Propulsion System

Master marine propulsion: inboard, outboard & sterndrive engines, diesel vs electric, hybrid systems, propeller sizing, shaft alignment & engine hour meters explained.

Jul 12, 2026

7 min read

A Complete Guide to Rigging, Masts & Sail Plans
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Above the Waterline: A Complete Guide to Rigging, Masts & Sail Plans

A complete guide to standing & running rigging, sloop to schooner sail plans, and modern sail materials — from Dacron to carbon laminates.

Jul 08, 2026

7 min read

Fibreglass, Aluminium, Wood or Steel? A Captain's Guide to Boat-Building Materials
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Fibreglass, Aluminium, Wood or Steel? A Captain's Guide to Boat-Building Materials

GRP, aluminium, timber, ferro-cement or carbon fibre? Compare boat hull materials on durability, weight, maintenance & cost. The captain's complete guide.

Jul 04, 2026

7 min read

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