Diesel or electric heating for your boat? The best choice depends largely on whether you stay in marinas or need warmth away from shore power.

Found mould under your boat cushions? Here’s why it happens so quickly, especially in colder weather, and the simple things that actually help prevent it.

Leaving a boat unattended for several weeks takes a little preparation. Here’s what to check before you walk away, from bilge pumps and batteries to mooring lines and moisture.

Sailboat rigging is easy to ignore until something changes. Here are seven signs worth noticing — and when it may be time to call a professional.

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.

Buying a sailboat for cruising is exciting, but it is easy to fall in love before asking the practical questions. This beginner-friendly guide explains what to check before buying a cruising sailboat, from hull, deck, rigging, engine, electrics, plumbing, toilets, storage, and layout to paperwork, survey, sea trial, and real-life comfort.

A boat battery never chooses a convenient time to die. This beginner-friendly guide explains why your boat battery keeps dying, from old batteries and weak solar to alternator problems, hidden loads, fridge use, charger issues, and battery banks that are too small for real boat life.

Boat toilets are not the glamorous side of sailing, but they are one of the most important systems on board. This beginner-friendly guide explains how marine heads work, what holding tanks and seacocks do, why toilets smell or block, and what new sailors should know before using one.

Starlink is changing its Roam plans in 2026, and cruisers need to pay attention. Global Roam is ending, Roam Unlimited now has a 30-day limit outside the home country, and international sailors may need to check travel registration, regional rules, Ocean Mode, and backup internet options.

The Bermuda Triangle is one of the most famous sea mysteries, but what should sailors really know? This Sailoscope article looks at the legend, famous disappearances, weather, currents, navigation, communication, and the practical lessons behind the story.

Finding water in the bilge can feel worrying, but it does not always mean disaster. This guide explains the common reasons for bilge water, how to tell if it is fresh or salty, what to check first, and when sailors should take it seriously.

Living on a sailboat full-time can be beautiful, but it is not a permanent holiday. This beginner-friendly guide explains what full-time boat life is really like, from costs and maintenance to weather, space, internet, pets, paperwork, and the everyday reality of living aboard.

Life on a boat is beautiful, but it is not always simple. This Sailoscope article looks at what non-sailors often misunderstand about boat life, including weather, maintenance, small spaces, marina life, water use, privacy, and the real meaning of freedom at sea.

Ghost gear is abandoned, lost, or discarded fishing gear that keeps catching marine life long after people leave. This Sailoscope guide explains why ghost gear is so dangerous, how sailors may notice it at sea, and what boaters can do when they see it.