Articles covering: Theory and practice
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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.
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Theory and practice
Ship's hydraulics. Service basics
Elementary things that every owner of onboard hydraulics should remember.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Theory and practice
Preparation for winter storage in 10 steps
How to prepare a yacht for winter storage? Ten mandatory points
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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?
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Theory and practice
Sail from diaper
The only sailing courses in Russia for kids aged 4-5 launched in St. Petersburg
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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.
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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".
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Theory and practice
Insurance without fear: how yacht insurance brokers work
Interview with the director of Russia's first broker specializing in yacht insurance