by Alice Foucher | Apr 16, 2026 | Boating guide, Motor boats, Yachts
Purchasing a yacht is a significant decision that requires careful consideration and a thorough understanding of the various options available. Among these, the shipyard and brand represent critical factors in ensuring a sound and strategic investment. This page...
by Alice Foucher | Apr 8, 2026 | Boating guide, Sailing boats
“Shroud tuning: the process of adjusting or consolidating mast settings using the shrouds.” While the definition appears straightforward, its practical application is considerably more complex. A brief overview of mast tuning A yacht’s behaviour under sail,...
by Alice Foucher | Apr 8, 2026 | Boating guide, Equipment and hardware, Sailing boats
Naval architecture: the art of structures that navigate Naval architecture may be defined as the discipline concerned with the design of structures intended to operate on and beneath the water. The naval architect is therefore at the origin of all vessel design—from...
by Alice Foucher | Apr 8, 2026 | Boat accessories & deck equipment, Boating guide, Equipment and hardware
Spar afloat: definition At sea, maritime buoyage systems—ensuring the safety of vessels and navigation—are governed by the International Association of Marine Aids to Navigation and Lighthouse Authorities (IALA). A spar in this context refers to a rigid, fixed mark...
by Alice Foucher | Apr 8, 2026 | Boat accessories & deck equipment, Boating guide, Equipment and hardware
The capstan: then Historically, the capstan was a wooden drum with a vertical axis into which capstan bars were inserted, around which a rope was wound. These bars—removable levers used to rotate the capstan—featured a square or rectangular end that fitted into...
