There are two types of dinghies: the centerboard dinghy (DI) and the weighted centerboard dinghy (DL). While both types of sailboats allow access to all bodies of water and can be beached at low tide, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. So how do you choose between a centerboard dinghy and a weighted centerboard …
The first boat always leaves great memories. Between the inexpensive sailboat for beginners and the large, complicated-to-maneuver voyage sailboat, it’s not always easy to find your first boat, especially when you’re discovering sailing and the sea. So, I offer you 5 tips for choosing your beginner sailboat, or simply your first sailboat. Buying your first …
Choosing your sailboat, whether new or used, means making a compromise between your budget and your sailing program. And the question that will almost systematically arise is that of the ideal size of your future boat. Reducing this question to a choice between an older, larger boat or a smaller, more recent one would be …
Today, there are different types of sailboats designed for various purposes. Here are the sailboats you can encounter on the water, their intended uses, and the different design categories of pleasure sailboats. Since the early days of sailing, boats have evolved significantly to become what they are today. And this evolution continues. There are many …
Boating is an expensive activity. Today, with various geopolitical crises and inflation, the maintenance costs of our boats are clearly going to increase even more. Indeed, most of the equipment on our sailboats is metallic, and metals have become very expensive. At the same time, the hulls, decks of our boats, and our maintenance products …
Buying a liveaboard sailboat for family cruising opens the door to adventure. Whether that adventure is on the other side of the world or just a few miles from the coast, the feeling of discovering another world is the same. But to do this, you need to choose a liveaboard sailboat that suits your crew …