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From boat life, destination guides and gear reviews to weekly news roundups and deep dives into yacht tech, this is your full archive of everything we’ve published. Whether you're a full-time liveaboard, weekend sailor, or just dreaming of the sea, there’s something here for you.
Boat Insurance at Sea: What Most Cruisers Don’t Realize Until It’s Too Late
Boat insurance isn’t just about price. It’s about routes, seasons, skippers, surveys, storm plans, and proof of care. Here’s the plain-English guide many cruisers wish they’d read before a claim.
Editor
Nov 3, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News October 2025
Greece launches digital marina permits, France upgrades its “Clean Marina” label, and Croatia tests electric charter fleets. This week’s log also covers new Posidonia patrols, solar watermakers, and ocean cleanup progress — fresh, real news for cruisers across the Med.
Editor
Oct 31, 2025
Electric Boating in the Mediterranean: Are Marinas Ready Yet?
Quiet, clean, and getting real: we look at where electric boats can already cruise the Med, which marinas offer DC fast charging, and how to plan routes with AC shore power, solar, and smart stops. Friendly, honest advice for skippers curious about going electric.
Editor
Oct 29, 2025
New Anchoring Rules in the Balearics: What Skippers Need to Know (2025 Update)
The Balearic Islands have updated their anchoring and charter rules for 2025. Here’s what skippers and long-term cruisers need to know before the next season.
Editor
Oct 27, 2025
Sailing News – October 24, 2025 | Log of the Week
From Malta’s Middle Sea Race to small-boat adventures, marina upgrades, and new tech — here’s what’s been making waves in the sailing world this week.
Editor
Oct 24, 2025
Tech-Talk: Guide for Lead-Acid Battery Winterization Before Laying Up the Boat
When winter arrives, lead-acid batteries need more than luck. In this Tech Talk, Doruk Kocuk shares how to charge, store, and protect them before lay-up — so you don’t wake up to a dead bank next spring.
Editor
Oct 22, 2025
Holding Tanks and Pump-Out Rules: The Real State of Waste Management in the Mediterranean
The Med is tightening its clean-water rules — but how easy is it to follow them? From Turkey’s strict Blue Card to Spain’s eco-moorings, here’s what’s really happening with holding tanks, grey water, and marina pump-outs in 2025.
Editor
Oct 20, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News October 2025 (16 Oct)
Autumn may be calm, but the sea never stops moving. From new whale-protection rules in California to marina upgrades, inclusive sailing events, and AI drones mapping the Med — here’s the week’s most inspiring sailing news.
Editor
Oct 17, 2025
How Much Does a Year of Yacht Ownership Really Cost?
Owning a yacht costs more than most imagine. From marina fees to surprise repairs, here’s a clear look at what yacht ownership really costs per year.
Editor
Oct 15, 2025
The Real Cost of Haul-Out: What Boatyard Bills Don’t Show
Hauling out always costs more than we think. From storage by the square metre to weekend surcharges and weather delays, here’s what yard bills don’t show—and how to plan better.
Editor
Oct 13, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News October 2025 (10 Oct)
From Albania’s open shores to new whale sightings and smart tech for boats — here’s what’s been making waves this week in yachting. October may quiet the harbours, but the stories at sea never stop.
Editor
Oct 10, 2025
Tech Talk: Preparing Your Boat’s Electrical System for Winter
Marine electrical expert shares how to prepare your boat’s electrical system for winter — from battery care and wiring checks to solar tips and bilge pump safety.
Editor
Oct 8, 2025
Croatia’s New 2025 Anchoring & Dinghy Rules — What Cruisers Should Know
Croatia updated its anchoring and dinghy rules for 2025 — here’s what’s new, from anchoring zones and distances to tender use and night lighting requirements.
Editor
Oct 5, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News October 2025 (03 October)
Monaco wrap, record Cape 31 fleet, RS21 Worlds, Saudi Red Sea push, fresh Starlink launch, EU shore power study, and IMO’s Net-Zero window—your sailing news October 2025.
Editor
Oct 3, 2025
The Truth About Living Afloat in Winter
Living afloat in winter is peaceful, cozy, and full of small joys — from empty bays to friendly marinas. Here’s what makes winter liveaboard life so rewarding.
Editor
Oct 1, 2025
How to Choose a Boatyard for Winter: Tips for Cruisers
Choosing a boatyard for winter means asking the right questions: DIY or service help, water, power, rules, costs, comfort, and security. Here’s how to find the right fit.
Editor
Sep 28, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News September 2025 (26 Sept)
Sailing news September 2025: RS21 Worlds, Sunreef solar yachts, Monaco show, Garmin quatix 8, autonomous docking, Volvo Penta + Sabre. A week of new tech and racing energy.
Editor
Sep 26, 2025
An Inverter and a Charger, or an Inverter/Charger?
A guide to inverter vs inverter/charger setups for cruisers: when separate units make sense, when a combined unit is smarter, and how to design a safe, simple system on board.
Editor
Sep 24, 2025
How to Care for Your Sailing Gear & Clothing
Easy guide to care for sailing gear: remove salt, wash waterproofs right, revive DWR, dry well, and keep lifejackets ready for sea.
Editor
Sep 22, 2025
Log of the Week: Sailing News September 2025 (19 September)
Your sailing news September 2025: Southampton show opens, Cannes breaks records, Iberian orcas update, Starlink launches, EU shore power rules, and eco-moorings.
Editor
Sep 19, 2025
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