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Electric and Hybrid Boats – The Future of Sailing

Electric boats, as well as hybrid boats, are becoming more and more popular thanks to their positive impact on the planet. People are turning to renewable energy not only to minimize costs but also to clean up the environment by cutting down on carbon emissions and have quieter boats by reducing the noise production of conventional engines. In addition, everyone seems to enjoy the prestige that comes from becoming a more conscious member of society that is concerned about lowering the overall carbon footprint of their activities.

Aug 23, 2022

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Boat navigation light types and functions

Boat navigation lights are similar to other vehicle lights in the sense that they are used to communicate and make the vessel visible. Each boat light has a meaning and each one can communicate something to ports and marinas. Most importantly, boat navigation lights are used to communicate with other vessels and show their intent at night.

Aug 23, 2022

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How Long does it Take to Sail Around the World

People have been dreaming to sail around the world for years now, maybe since Joules Verne described it in his remarkable adventure book. While the book suggests it takes 80 days to travel around the world, how long would it take now to sail across Earth?

Oct 04, 2021

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What are some Fun Things to Bring on a Boat

Boats are large vessels you can take on water, owned or chartered. Their main purpose is to provide a good getaway experience. As such, most cruisers are intended for recreational activities on water and offer some cool items to help you out. While some vessels have many toys on board, others may be more plain, allowing you to choose your own fun things to bring on a boat.

Oct 01, 2021

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The Proper Term for the Forward End of a Boat

Being in love with boats is one thing but being a seasoned sailor, experienced seaman, or boat owner is a whole different thing. This extra experience and knowledge involve much more than just getting on a boat. You need to learn what every part of the vessel is called and address it properly with other members of the crew or even guests so that everyone knows what you are referring to. This process might seem easy at first, but in fact, learning marine terminology can feel like a whole new language.

Sep 30, 2021

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Regular Boat Maintenance Tasks You Should Always Do

Boats are fun, cool, adventurous, freeing, and many other good and enjoyable things, but also really a whole lot of work. The bigger the boat, the more you have to take care of it. The same usually goes for the price. A super expensive boat or yacht needs a large crew to look after it if you want to preserve your investment.

Sep 17, 2021

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When Should your Boat and Equipment be Inspected

Boats are like small factories, composed of a variety of elements that work together to make the vessel safe and enjoyable to sail. All the items that compose the boat however need to be top-notch to allow you to navigate oceans without having to worry that something might break along the way and leave you stranded. As a result, you need to make sure to inspect every aspect of the boat regularly.

Sep 16, 2021

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The Fastest Monohull Cruising Sailboat

Monohulls are boats with only one hull, intended for mainly comfortable voyages, plenty of interior space perfect for entertaining and long cruises. While they are not generally known for being as fast as multihulls, these boats can also achieve considerable speed. The fastest monohull cruising sailboat is called V.O.60 and stands for Volvo Ocean 60. This is an ocean racer with a needle-nosed shape, designed by Bruce Farr.

Sep 13, 2021

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How Fast Can a Catamaran Go

When it comes to boats, catamarans are some of the fastest vessels you will find, that offer not only speed but also comfort. But exactly how fast do catamarans go? Catamarans can be much faster than monohulls. This comes as a result of two hulls that are narrower than just one and allow the boat to cut through the waves by reducing drag and causing planing. Planing is the lifting of a boat over the water, a process that makes them go much faster.

Sep 06, 2021

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Which is the Fastest Type of Sailboat

Sailboats are graceful, fun, adventurous, freeing, beautiful, and quite appealing. They can also be fast, however, which is why you will find many people in the marine world discussing which is the fastest type of sailboat available.

Aug 25, 2021

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