From ancient Greek sailors to modern-day navigators, the history of navigation is a fascinating one. As technology continues to evolve, it will be exciting to see what the future holds for navigation and the world of nautical exploration.

Sails are the engine of a boat, propelling it forward with the wind. There are several types of sails used for different wind conditions and directions, and it is important to know them to sail effectively.

If you’re passionate about sailing, you know how important it is to keep all components of your sailboat in perfect condition. One of the elements that requires constant maintenance is the winch, responsible for rolling and unrolling the halyards and sheets of your sail.

The decision starts when buying a boat. Sailboats have the lowest environmental impact because they are powered by the wind, so their carbon footprint in itself is smaller than other boats.

In the Mediterranean there are more than 17,000 marine species living under the sea. This is not surprising considering that the Mediterranean is one of the most important seas in the world.

In the Mediterranean we find different winds depending on the time of the year and the best way to recognise the direction is through the wind rose or compass rose. Each point indicates the direction from which the wind is coming, unlike the compass, the cardinal points on the rose represent the geographical point and not the magnetic point. 

Before finalising your purchase, hire a company to carry out an inspection of the boat, including a sea trial, to ensure that everything is in perfect condition and that you will not have any problems when you go out to sea.

If this plan is followed to the letter, the shipping industry could reduce its carbon footprint by 50% by 2025, 80% by 2030 and achieve zero emissions by 2035.

In the near future, sailboats will be used for scientific missions instead of large vessels.

Today, a well-designed and certified sailing vessel, operated by a team of trained scientists, could carry out multidisciplinary hydro-oceanographic campaigns.

Sailing a yacht in bad weather is a situation that all sailors are likely to encounter. Wind, rain or rough seas can play a trick on us, so being prepared, knowing how to act and keeping calm will help to minimise any danger.

There is no good sailor who is not aware of the importance of maintaining all the boat’s equipment, both to extend its useful life and for his own safety, and the care of the ropes could not be less important.