Raising and lowering the mainsail: Troubleshooting
19/11/2025What can you do if your mainsail is difficult to raise or reluctant to lower during a cruise? The possibility that the mainsail on some boats does not go up or down easily and quickly is a problem often underestimated by skippers and owners. Many simply end up living with it. When it happens, they just pull the halyard a little harder, maybe using a winch, and try to manage as best they can, hoping and praying that it does not lead to a complete jam. Most of the time it works out, but these makeshift solutions are certainly not…
Katabatic winds: Understanding the risks for sailors on a cruising yacht
Katabatic winds are a meteorological phenomenon that is often little known, yet can pose a danger to sailors on a cruise. These descending winds generally form when a mass of air cools, becomes denser than the surrounding air, and accelerates…
How to handle lines safely on a boat
Handling lines is an essential skill for operating a boat and keeping yourself and other crew members safe. However, it is a practice that is refined over time and often underestimated by those on cruising yachts. Every year, maritime news…
A magical itinerary through the natural delights of Southern Croatia
A sailing cruise in southern Croatia offers a truly unique experience. First of all, because among the islands and islets and along the rugged continental coasts of the southern Croatian shoreline, there are countless bays and sheltered harbors. These are…
Sailing the Ionian Islands: Lefkada, Ithaca, Kalamos and Meganisi
The Ionian Islands of Greece are rightly considered by sailors a true paradise of natural beauty, history, and authentic Greek atmosphere. Once called the “Eptaneso,” the Ionian Islands form an archipelago made up of seven main islands and a multitude…
7-day sailing itinerary to explore the Šibenik archipelago
A sailing holiday in northern Dalmatia offers a captivating mix of natural beauty, cultural richness, and adventure. With over a thousand islands scattered along its stunning coastline, northern Dalmatia provides endless opportunities for exploration and discovery, as well as pure…
Turkey: Sailing in the Gulf of Gökova is a delight
Located on the southern coast of the Bodrum Peninsula and north of the Datça Peninsula, in Muğla Province, the Gulf of Gökova is a charming corner of Turkey offering sailors stunning scenery, lovely green-covered coastlines, and, above all, the Aegean…
The Bora: a cold and powerful wind blowing over the Adriatic
The Bora is a strong, cold wind coming from the north to northeast that regularly sweeps across the Adriatic, especially along the Croatian coast. It has long inspired both respect and fear—even among the most experienced sailors. When it blows…
Yacht design: A sailboat is not a hotel room!
In the evolution of yacht design for cruising sailboats, the key word is comfort. Modern boats have improved dramatically in terms of ergonomics, fittings, and onboard livability compared to models of the past. Everything on board today is designed and…
The right approach to sailing even without electronics
Sailing without electronics: How do you navigate if your chartplotter screen suddenly goes black? What happens if a lightning strike hits the boat and causes a power outage? What do you do if you can’t recharge your GPS batteries? Even…
Capri, the most romantic and glamorous island in the Mediterranean
Among the islands of the Gulf of Naples, Capri is undoubtedly the most romantic and sophisticated—a magical corner of land with idyllic scenery that has captivated Roman emperors and Hollywood stars alike for centuries. Sailing along its coastline, you can…
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