Posts about Watersports

Transitioning from Inland lakes to open water? Discover why charter bases care about your logbook, how inland priority rules differ from COLREGs, and[…]

Sailing in Croatia requires an understanding of the local weather. Learn how to read and manage the cold Bora and the humid Jugo[…]

Master overnight anchoring with our practical guide. Learn how to calculate real scope with bow freeboard, verify your set under load, and handle

Learn practical seasickness prevention from an experienced skipper. From histamine triggers to cockpit staging, keep your crew healthy on the water.

Discover the truth behind the "Offizieller Meilennachweis" myth. Learn why straight-line mileage runs don't build skipper confidence and how to log true command

Learn how to interpret weather apps for sailing. Master model resolution, CAPE, gusts, and coastal physics for safe anchoring.

Thinking of anchoring in Vasiliki Bay, Lefkada? Read our honest sailor’s guide on windsurfing off the stern, handling "Eric" winds, and staying safe.

Ditch marina docking anxiety with objective seamanship. Learn why open-water skills govern close-quarters handling and use our Skipper’s Decision Matrix™ to manage passage

Discover why practical seamanship relies on adaptability, not just textbooks. Read the All Winds philosophy on real-world sailing and safety.

Is sailing in Croatia dangerous? Learn how to predict, evade, and safely handle a violent summer Nevera storm using real-world pro-skipper tactics.

The Instagram dream of foiling or kiting from a yacht into 20 knots of wind is incredible, but the reality is a logistical[…]

Buying a rescue beacon? We cut through the marketing to explain the real-world difference between a PLB vs AIS-MOB, and which one you

Don't rely on luck. Learn how to service your life jacket at home, check CO2 cylinder weights, finding hidden expiry dates, and perform[…]

Master sailing tides with this complete guide. Learn the difference between Spring and Neap tides, how to use the Rule of Twelfths, and[…]

Confused by Compass, Apparent, and True wind modes? Learn which sailing autopilot mode prevents dangerous gybes and how to trim your pilot for

Meet All Winds, our 2021 Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 based in Rogoznica, Croatia. More than just a yacht, she strikes the perfect balance between[…]

Everyone likes to get great holiday snaps, but sometimes it’s nice to get something a bit different. Technology advancements now mean that the[…]

Switzerland’s many beautiful lakes make it one of the best places in Europe to enjoy Stand Up Paddle (SUP). Calm morning water, breathtaking[…]