Nico Caponetto

Clove Hitch: a knot that holds even under tension

Useful, simple, it can be tied in a few seconds, and more importantly, even with the rope under tension. It's…

7 months ago

Casting off safely in windy weather

Casting off safely: three tricks for easy maneuvres in port It's time to cast off. A nice fresh wind promises…

2 years ago

Boating superstitions. What you shouldn’t do on board

Boating superstitions: when superstition takes off   When the two guests that I was waiting for looked out on jetty P4 of…

5 years ago

NIGHT SAILING: SMALL RITES AND ANCIENT EMOTIONS

Sunset is probably the moment when night sailing really starts. On the emotional level, first of all. I think it…

6 years ago

Lavezzi and Budelli, an anchorage in the clouds

Lavezzi and Budelli Drawing the anchor in the waters of Cala Lazzarina in Lavezzi or Manto della Madonna in Budelli…

6 years ago

Skipper responsibilities: when people’s lives depend on our choices

The fatal shipwreck opposite the harbour of Rimini, Italy, last April 8th, in which 4 people lost their lives, brings…

7 years ago

Jib trimming: a balancing act between sheet, traveler and halyard

Jib trimming Like mainsail trimming - that we've already dealt with in a previous article - jib trimming, too, is…

7 years ago

Tankoa S533: 53 meters of planing power

Tankoa S533 Saetta Highly aggressive lines, perfectly in line with the conceptual philosophy of the boatyard, 53-meter length and a…

7 years ago

Piero Formenti: ” Recovery goes on but everyone should respect rules”

The rib stands out, so different from all the other models on display within Zar Formenti's booth at the Miami International…

7 years ago

Filippo Bovio, Quick Usa’s Managing Director: ” Here are the keys to our success”

Interview with Filippo Bovio, Quick USA A travel to the States and the Miami International Boat Show can become the…

7 years ago