Often unfairly seen as nothing more than a path to the warmer climes of the Mediterranean, the inshore waters of the Bay of Biscay actually have a lot to offer for curious seafarers. There are many great places to stop along this route, but here we’ll check out some key anchorages and marinas along the western French and Northern Spanish coasts. 1. Concarneau At the … [Read more...]

Say the words ‘English’ and ‘river’ in the same sentence and most people will automatically think of the river Thames. Thanks to its role as a defining landmark in the nation’s capital, the Thames will forever be known as the quintessential British river. As wonderful as the stretch of the Thames that runs through London is however, there is a lot more to this iconic … [Read more...]

Personally I’m more of a cruising fan than a speed freak, whenever I’ve been passenger on a speed boat up on plane, I’ve always been slightly nervous throughout the whole experience. It’s not that I haven’t trusted the person at the helm, but just that flying along at 40 knots feels a whole lot faster when: You’re inches from the seaThere’s no enclosed wheelhouse or cockpit … [Read more...]

If you’re a sail boat owner you might not give too much thought to staying in shape while at sea - managing a sailboat can be a fairly physically demanding process at times, but if you’re out for days at a time and you like to stay in shape, you might want to supplement your efforts with some additional exercises. If you own a motor yacht and like to stay in shape then you’ll … [Read more...]

Having a microwave in your home kitchen is pretty much a given in this day and age, but what about when you’re out on the high seas? There are indeed several options available to you if you want to reap the benefits of microwave cooking onboard your boat. The first thing to determine is whether or not you’ll actually be able to run the thing from your existing electrical … [Read more...]