What can duct tape fix on a boat? Sailors shared their strangest temporary repairs, from leaking mast boots and torn sails to rattling hatches, fridges and galley cabinets.
Not all boat shows are useful for the same sailor. This Sailoscope guide looks at the biggest boat shows in the world, including Cannes, Genoa, Annapolis, Fort Lauderdale, METSTRADE, boot Düsseldorf, Miami and Palma, with current 2026–2027 dates and what each show is best for.
Crossing a border by sailboat can mean much more than changing coastlines. This practical Sailoscope guide looks at 10 countries where visiting cruisers may face confusing combinations of entry formalities, boat fees, skipper certificates, anchoring restrictions, permits, tourist taxes and local maritime rules.
Anchoring is not simply being banned across Europe. This practical Sailoscope guide explains what cruisers should really check before dropping anchor: protected Posidonia, marine parks, vessel-size rules, local safety zones, permits, mooring buoys, and official local information.
The Golden Globe Race has started again, and it is one of sailing’s strangest and most demanding ocean races. This Sailoscope article looks at the 2026 race, the old-school “sailing like it’s 1968” rules, the original 1968–69 race, and iconic stories from Robin Knox-Johnston, Bernard Moitessier, Donald Crowhurst, and Kirsten Neuschäfer.
How much solar power do you need on a sailboat? This practical guide explains why the real calculation starts with daily consumption, not panel size. Learn how a battery monitor can help measure your energy use, why daily solar yield matters more than watt-peak, and how shade, batteries, cruising style, and location affect your solar setup.
Can cats really live happily on sailboats? Some can, and some cannot. This honest Sailoscope guide looks at cat personality, outdoor vs indoor habits, deck safety, litter boxes, marina life, sailing underway, and what helps a cat feel safe and happy aboard.
