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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.
We Asked Boat People: The Strangest Duct Tape Boat Repairs
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Oct 2
Can You Live on a Sailboat Full-Time? What Beginners Should Know
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Aug 1
What Non-Sailors Never Understand About Life on a Boat
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Jul 27
Best Marinas in Turkey for Liveaboards
Turkey is one of the Mediterranean’s most popular liveaboard and wintering areas, but not every marina suits long-term boat life. Here are some of the best marinas in Turkey for liveaboards, from Marmaris and Finike to Didim, Kuşadası, Kaş, Göcek, and Turgutreis.
Ceyda Keskin
Jul 6
Why Every Cruising Boat Has One Problem That Never Fully Goes Away
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Jun 25
What You Learn About People in a Marina
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Jun 22
Why Some People Love Sailing Life — And Others Quit
Some people fall deeply in love with sailing life. Others eventually walk away from it. This post looks at why boat life feels freeing for some and exhausting for others.
Ceyda Keskin
Jun 4
Mediterranean Marina Fees Explained: What Cruisers Really Pay
Mediterranean marina fees are not only about the nightly rate. This post explains what cruisers really pay, including peak-season prices, extra charges, and catamaran surcharges.
Ceyda Keskin
Apr 27
The Quiet Signals of Ocean Plastic — What Sailors See Every Day
Ocean plastic is often noticed in quiet moments — a drifting bottle, fragments in a marina corner, waste caught near shore. This post looks at the small signs sailors see every day and why they stay with you.
Ceyda Keskin
Apr 20
Choosing a Marina: What Websites Never Tell You Before You Arrive
Choosing a marina is never only about location, price, or a nice facilities list. This post looks at the things marina websites rarely tell you before you arrive.
Ceyda Keskin
Apr 16
Why Sailors Rename Boats Carefully
Why do sailors rename a boat so carefully? This post explores the superstition, emotion, and quiet respect behind one of sailing culture’s oldest traditions.
Ceyda Keskin
Apr 13
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.
Ceyda Keskin
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.
Ceyda Keskin
Sep 22, 2025
5 Things I Miss Most About Living Aboard a Sailboat
Morning swims, freedom, and friendships—here are 5 things I miss most about living aboard a sailboat.
Ceyda Keskin
Sep 15, 2025
Sea Superstitions: Nautical Myths Still Alive Today
Even in today’s digital world, many sailors still believe in sea superstitions — like never whistling on deck or bringing bananas aboard. Here’s a look at the most enduring myths of the sea. Updated October 2025
Ceyda Keskin
Jun 24, 2025
Leros by Sea: A Hidden Gem in the Dodecanese for Yacht Owners
Leros is one of the Aegean’s best-kept secrets — calm waters, great food, and a marina-friendly vibe that makes it a favorite for yacht owners and charterers seeking authentic Greek island life. Updated October 2025
Ceyda Keskin
Jun 20, 2025
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