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.

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.

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.

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.

Starlink has changed boat internet, but using it on boats in 2026 is not always simple. This guide explains what cruisers should check before they sail, from availability and Roam vs Maritime plans to in-motion rules, power use, mounting, and backup internet options.

Sailing with dogs sounds lovely, but every boat dog owner eventually faces one very practical question: where does the dog go to the toilet? This guide explains the main options, from shore trips and pee pads to artificial grass, deck training, cleaning, and long-passage routines.

AIS helps boats see each other, but it can also be received by coast guards, port authorities, and maritime traffic services. This guide explains how AIS tracking works, who may see your boat, and what sailors should understand before assuming they are invisible.

Keeping a dog safe on a sailboat is about more than a life jacket. This post looks at hot decks, shade, water, boarding, routines, and what really helps dogs feel secure on board.

AIS is not mandatory for every cruising yacht, but it is not always optional everywhere either. This post looks at where AIS is mandatory, where it is still optional, and why local rules matter.

Every cruising boat seems to have one small problem that never fully disappears. This post looks at the stubborn smells, leaks, dampness, quirks, and system moods that become part of life afloat.

Marinas reveal people quickly. This post looks at the quiet social side of marina life, from helpful neighbours and docking spectators to the small human details sailors notice over time.

A calm evening turned into a fuel-system problem with very little warning. This Tech Talk looks at diesel bug, hidden water in tanks, clogged filters, and what sailors can do to reduce risk.

A good boat internet setup for liveaboards is rarely just one system. This post looks at what actually works on board, from mobile data and routers to Starlink and marina WiFi.