Posts about Watersports

Kitesurfing from a sailboat

Windsurfing, Kiting, and Foiling from a Cruising Yacht: Reality vs. Instagram

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

Ocean Signal PLB3 and AIS MOB2 devices

PLB vs AIS (MOBs): The Honest Guide to Electronic Lifesavers

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

Lifejacket testing is important to make sure that it will work if you really need it.

Is Your Life Jacket Actually Safe? DIY Service and Inflation Test Guide

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

Understanding Tides

Sailing Tides Explained: A Guide to Springs, Neaps & Not Getting Stranded

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

Learn to use the Autopilot

Yacht Autopilot Guide: How to Master Your Silent Crew Member

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

All Winds Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 sailing in Croatia

Meet “All Winds”: Your Yacht for Sailing Adventures in Croatia

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

SUP Course

GoPole Dome – Review

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

Stand Up Paddle Switzerland

Stand Up Paddle (SUP) in Switzerland

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