Customize your own boat checklist
Since its launch, Ready4Sea has offered a complete set of standard checklists. We developed these on the basis of our own experience, in collaboration with professionals. We would like to thank them for agreeing to…
The right moves towards a reliable windlass
We’ll take you through the essential steps to ensure your anchor windlass remains reliable. A few tried-and-tested techniques for cleaning, lubricating and even operating your windlass will ensure its long life. Are you ready to tackle the issue?
Boat maintenance in tropical climates: Tips for smooth sailing
While the tropics are every sailor’s dream, they also bring a set of unique challenges that can put your vessel’s well-being at risk. From the relentless tropical sun to the corrosive effects of saltwater, it’s crucial to understand the nuances of boat maintenance in these lower latitudes.
Preparing your boat for winter: how to prevent problems?
The autumn holidays roll in, daylight saving time ends, and the first gales blow… These are the signs that most of the boats on our coasts are going into hibernation.
Here’s what you need to make sure your boat doesn’t suffer any unnecessary wear and tear over the winter.
5 key steps to a liferaft you can depend on
When sailing offshore, safety is paramount. Having a liferaft on board can make all the difference in case of an emergency: fire, water ingress, etc. But having a liferaft on board is not enough. It’s essential to ensure that it will be in perfect operating condition when you need it.
Let’s take a look at the essential steps you need to take to ensure that everything will work at its best in a critical situation at sea. Starting with protecting and storing your liferaft.
How to make your sails last longer?
Are your sails losing their shape? Is your boat losing speed and heeling more? Do you want to keep your sails as long as possible and maintain their performance level? Do you want to avoid having to buy a new set of sails too soon?
Here are a few tips to help you care for your sails over time. Thanks to these guidelines, you’ll be able to keep your sails for a few more years.
Taking good care of your boat trailer
A properly maintained trailer can last for decades. On the other hand, no trailer, no launch, no boat.
Indeed, for towable boats, it is most often overlooked when it comes to maintenance. But a few simple steps can make a big difference in terms of safety and durability.
An unbreakable, durable stainless steel wind indicator
Your sailboat is well prepared, ready for racing or cruising. You’re already looking forward to taking the helm, sails well trimmed, in a medium wind. Once you’ve weighed anchor or left the dock, when it’s time to hoist the sails, you look up at the masthead to come into the wind. Then, kaboom! The feeling immediately sinks in: your trip is going to be more complicated and less fun…
The wind indicator is gone, or bent: yet again, those pesky birds have played a nasty trick on you! How can you avoid this problem in the future? We may have a solution for your boat.
How to successfully charter a boat?
Whether you’re an experienced sailor or a beginner eager to set sail, chartering provides flexibility and a variety of options to suit your needs and budget.
How can I test the Ready4Sea application?
Now that the official version of the application is available, how are the tests being conducted? Who is taking part, and how? We’re telling you all about it, and answering your questions.
