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5 steps to properly launching your boat after winter storage

The fair sailing season is fast approaching. It’s time to put your boat back in the water. Before you cast off, however, make sure your boat is well prepared for future trips. Let’s take a look at the 5 key steps to successfully launch your boat.

We’ll look at the essential tasks to be carried out in each of the main areas: hull preparation, propulsion, electronics, sails and hardware.

This systematic preparation will enable you to enjoy your boat to the full.

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 co-construct this invaluable tool. But every boat, every situation and every way of doing things is different. That’s why having…

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.