Leggi l’articolo in italiano When he was found at Tile Island, in the Marshall archipelago, in the middle of the Pacific, Josè Salvador Alvarenga, a Salvadoran fisherman living in Mexico, had spent 438 days adrift on
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Particularly feared by ancient vessels, the Strait of Bonifacio is not impossible to cross by a modern sailing boat. Although mistral is particularly strong and fast in the narrowest point of
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A serious danger for the windlass is the the force applied by the chain on its axis when it is in traction under wind or pitching pressure. Unfortunately, many people are used
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Let’s admit it: who can really say to not ever felt a certain curiosity in observing other people’ mooring maneuvers? Maybe sat at a coffee bar in the marina, while sipping a beer
Leggi l’articolo in italiano After clove hitch, bowline, stopper and bitt knot, today it’s the turn of flag knot, also known as weaver knot because it was used by weavers to join two heads of
Leggi l’articolo in italiano A website which perfectly reflects the image and character of the world it deals with. This is www.oceanemo.com, the website dedicated to the discovery of OceaNemo range, the series of Sport
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Fenders? How, when and where must we use them? These questions might seem banal but the matter is essential to prevent serious damages to the hull. People often consider fenders as something fixed, with
Leggi l’articolo in italiano “And now a breeching forward and another one aft…” And then springs, painter forward and spring aft. The names of mooring ropes, sometimes synonyms, are different according to their functions and, sometimes, their local
Leggi l’articolo in italiano We’ve already seen what to check and how to intervene on the engine before cruise season. Now, it’s time to get on the deck and check our equipment. Let’s start from standing rigging. On
Leggi l’articolo in italiano Asia Pacific Boating Awards, the event which awards boating excellences in Asia, has had something Italian this year. Last week, in fact, the Italian Ferretti Group was awarded as the Best Brand Presence in
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