A Bucket of Flowers and Cutting-Edge Watermakers
This experiment revealed a fundamental principle: if there is a semi-permeable membrane and a difference in the concentration of substances, water will naturally... Read more.
Jonmeri 40 – Proven Finnish Cruiser to take you anywhere
The Jonmeri 40 is a solidly built Finnish cruising yacht, designed to handle the demanding conditions of Northern waters while offering excellent comfort for longer... Read more.
Boat Flag Registration – simple?
Registering a boat under a flag might feel like a simple administrative checkbox, but the "devil is in the details."
In the maritime world of 2026, a flag is no... Read more.
Teak deck repair after a fire onboard
Teak deck repair after a fire onboard: causes, step-by-step restoration and practical insights from a real boat repair case.... Read more.
VHF DSC – why digital reaches further
While getting your SRC, you probably saw the handbook stating that DSC alerts (Distress, Urgency, Safety, Routine) on Channel 70 are more likely to be received than... Read more.
Bow Thruster Installation on Elan 40
As part of the owner’s retirement plan, this early-2000s Elan 40 underwent several important upgrades, including a new engine and the installation of a bow thruster.... Read more.
A Crouching Tiger, Morse Code and Why Rhythm Speaks Louder
Why does the human brain process rhythm more reliably than speech under stress? Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and nautical history to see... Read more.
Alain Bombard
“From men like these one could forge nails – none stronger could be found in all the world.” The Ballad of Nails Alain Bombard was a French biologist who... Read more.
Albin Vega: 60-Year Anniversary and Variable Pitch That Didn’t Scale
Albin Vega is a small Swedish cruising sailboat built from the mid-1960s to the late 1970s, designed by Per Brohäll and built by Albin Marin. It became one of the... Read more.
Hallberg Rassy 40 – a beauty afloat
The Hallberg-Rassy 40 is a well-proven Scandinavian bluewater cruiser, designed by Germán Frers and built to the highest standards by the renowned Hallberg-Rassy... Read more.
Allegro 33 – Classic Scandinavian Cruiser
The Allegro 33 is a well-regarded Swedish-built cruising sailboat known for its solid construction, seakindly motion and dependable offshore capability.... Read more.
VHF Alphabet, Love Story, and Why William Is Not on the List
"There is a quiet irony in the fact that Romeo and Juliet - born from a literary masterpiece of miscommunication - are the stars of an alphabet designed to prevent... Read more.