Articles covering: Theory and practice

• Theory and practice

  Yacht harbours and fan systems: selection and installation

  Yachtsman Peter Nielsen about how to choose the right latrine and install it yourself.

• Theory and practice

  Ship's hydraulics. Service basics

  Elementary things that every owner of onboard hydraulics should remember.

• Theory and practice

  Maintenance of bilges and dehumidifying equipment

  Potatoes do not grow in the clean hold, or why you need to keep an eye on the condition of the holds so as not to drown. A few tips on choosing drying equipment

• Theory and practice

  The whole truth about teak decks

  Experienced marine carpenter Robin Benjamin talks about his experience with teak decks and gives advice on how to extend their life span.

• Theory and practice

  8 tips for buying the first yacht

  What is worth paying attention to when buying the first yacht? Boat International magazine has prepared 8 recommendations from experienced shipowners.

• Theory and practice

  How to make a reliable frame tent for wintering

  Instructions for creating a frame tent to turn a boat deck into a greenhouse and live on board even in snowy winters.

• Theory and practice

  Preparation for winter storage in 10 steps

  How to prepare a yacht for winter storage? Ten mandatory points

• Theory and practice

  How to prepare a boat for a storm

  The Atlantic is storming. Hurricanes follow one after another: first Harvey flooded Texas, now Irma passed through the islands of the Caribbean Sea, a popular yachting destination among our compatriots. How do you prepare a boat so that it doesn't fall prey to a hurricane?

• Theory and practice

  Sail from diaper

  The only sailing courses in Russia for kids aged 4-5 launched in St. Petersburg

• Theory and practice

  Personal experience: RYA yachting training in the UK

  The Moscow expat tells how in a year and a half he turned from a man who could not swim into a certified coastal skipper.

• Theory and practice

  Sailo: Uber for yachts?

  Journalists call the Sailo fast charter service "Uber" for yachts. The creators themselves consider Sailo to be a contribution to the "mutual aid economy".

• Theory and practice

  Insurance without fear: how yacht insurance brokers work

  Interview with the director of Russia's first broker specializing in yacht insurance