by Alice Foucher | Apr 2, 2026 | Boating guide, Motor boats, Sailing boats, Yachts
The fascinating world of yachts is often associated with wealth, luxury and the freedom to navigate seas across the globe. However, one of the most frequently asked questions among boating enthusiasts concerns the average speed of a yacht. In this page, we explore...
by Adam MEKKI | Jun 11, 2025 | Boating guide, Sailing boats
Being familiar with and, above all, using sailing boat and sailing vocabulary well means dedicating yourself a little more to your role as a recreational sailor. It seems obvious that sailors who race are familiar with this vocabulary. They know every part of their...
by Adam MEKKI | Jun 11, 2025 | Boating guide, Sailing boats
You do not need a sailing licence to drive boats with sails at sea that are defined as “sailing boats”. Sailing licence: recreational sailing on a sailing boat If you are steering your own sailing dinghy along the beach, your 10- or 15-metre sailing boat along the...
by Adam MEKKI | Jun 11, 2025 | Boat without a licence, Boating guide, Regulations, Sailing boats
How to operate a boat without a licence Sailing is a dream for many. Standing aboard a small boat, it is easy to find yourself admiring the yachts moored in the marina — impressive with their aerodynamic lines or striking with their twin hulls. You may also be...
by Adam MEKKI | Jun 11, 2025 | Boat without a licence, Boating guide, Regulations, Sailing boats
Once the theory has been taken on board, novice sailors who do not have a boat licence must experience sailing for the first time, in complete safety. This is how the minimum level of sailor know-how and boat skills are acquired to then head out sailing the open sea...
by Laurence Lestage | Jun 13, 2023 | Boating guide, Monohulls, Motor boats, Sailing boats, Yachts
Purchasing a yacht is often synonymous with freedom, escape and adventure. For some, it represents the fulfilment of a long-held ambition: to cross oceans and circumnavigate the globe, whether solo, with family or among friends. This guide outlines the key stages...
