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How to rent out your boat to other individuals?

Do you own a boat and want to make the most of your investment? Why not rent it out to other people?

Thanks to platforms, the boat sharing market is booming. Here are pointers to get you started.

How to best prepare for thunderstorms and lightning aboard?

What’s the worst that can happen at sea?

Some of you may have witnessed that surreal moment, which halted all America’s Cup racing on Tuesday.

Following our travels, we’ve often been asked the above question. And that picture perfectly illustrates our answer.

Looking after your inflatable life jacket

Your life jacket can save your life! Good upkeep is essential to ensure its reliability. It will also last longer. Here are a few best practices for routine maintenance and periodic servicing of your life jacket. But let’s start with a reminder of the types of personal flotation devices (PFDs) commonly used. Which type of…

5 key steps to a life raft you can depend on

When sailing offshore, safety is paramount. A life raft can make all the difference in case of an emergency: fire, water ingress, etc. But having a life raft 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.