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.

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.

Easy guide to care for sailing gear: remove salt, wash waterproofs right, revive DWR, dry well, and keep lifejackets ready for sea.

Your sailing news September 2025: Southampton show opens, Cannes breaks records, Iberian orcas update, Starlink launches, EU shore power rules, and eco-moorings.

Anchoring on Posidonia is restricted in more places each year. Here’s what sailors need to know about posidonia anchoring rules in 2025 and why these meadows matter to the sea.

Morning swims, freedom, and friendships—here are 5 things I miss most about living aboard a sailboat.

From boat shows in Cannes and Southampton to orca encounters in Galicia and new Starlink launches, this week’s log brings together the most important sailing news September 2025 for cruisers and liveaboards.

Choosing between flexible and rigid solar panels for boats isn’t as simple as it looks online. In this Tech Talk, marine electrical systems expert Doruk Kocuk shares real-life scenarios, cost breakdowns, and efficiency tips to help you decide which setup works best for your yacht.

From solo circumnavigations like the Vendée Globe and Golden Globe to team showdowns like the Ocean Race and America’s Cup, these are the top 10 most famous sailing races in the world. Here’s why they matter and when to watch them next.

From Fireball and ILCA world titles to SailGP Sassnitz fireworks, Maxi yachts assembling in Sardinia, and Cannes gearing up for the show sprint—this week’s sailing news log (5 September 2025) rounds up racing highlights, marina upgrades, and event previews across Europe.

Starlink has changed how sailors stay connected at sea. But is it worth the cost in 2025? From hardware prices to monthly plans and power draw, here’s what cruisers really need to know—plus how it stacks up against Iridium, OneWeb, and boosters.

Thinking about living aboard in Greece? This 2025 guide breaks down the real cost of living on a boat in Greece—from marina fees and groceries to fuel, maintenance, and lifestyle extras—plus how it compares to Croatia, Italy, and France.

This week’s sailing news (29 August 2025) brings racing highlights from SailGP Germany, Fireball Worlds on Lake Garda, and ILCA U21s in Dublin—plus marina upgrades in Anacortes, maxi yacht previews in Sardinia, and the Cannes Yachting Festival countdown.

They don’t shine like solar panels or impress like lithium batteries, but electrical safety devices are the true guardians of your boat. From main battery fuses with proper AIC ratings to DC-rated breakers and spare fuse management, here’s what every cruiser should know to stay safe at sea.

Choosing internet afloat is no longer simple. Starlink brings speed, Iridium brings global reach, OneWeb offers enterprise reliability, and mobile boosters keep things affordable nearshore. Here’s what really matters for cruisers deciding how to stay connected at sea.

From major marina acquisitions and eco-upgrades to the season’s biggest boat shows, this week’s log covers everything cruisers need to know. Safe Harbor’s Monaco Marine deal, IGY’s green shore power in Spain, Blue Flag marinas, and the upcoming Cannes, Genoa, and Monaco yacht shows — here’s your essential marina news for August 2025.

Forget the watt-peak number on your solar panels. What really matters is the daily yield — the watt-hours your system produces in real cruising conditions. From seasonal changes to shading on deck, Doruk Kocuk explains why daily yield is the key to designing a reliable onboard energy system.

Sail more lightly. This guide shows cruisers how to protect the seas we love—responsible anchoring (save Posidonia), smarter waste and greywater habits, eco-safe cleaners and coatings, clean energy onboard, wildlife etiquette, and choosing conservation-minded marinas.

From historic regatta overhauls to record-breaking yacht launches, the sailing world was buzzing this week. In our Log of the Week, we cover America’s Cup reforms, youth victories, green tech breakthroughs, and racing action across Europe.

From safety alerts to starting your heater before you arrive, smart boat connectivity is changing the way we live aboard. In this Tech Talk, Doruk Kocuk explores how integrated systems, shared data languages, and remote monitoring are reshaping life at sea.