The beautiful season is coming to an end. The days are getting shorter, and already, socks are reappearing from storage! The time to prepare the boat for long winter months is...
The golden rules for a successful wintering of your boat
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TOP 8 GPS marine navigation apps
GPS marine navigation apps have evolved considerably in recent years, offering advanced features and increasingly accurate charts. But with so many options available, it can be...
6 gift ideas for boat owners
There's no shortage of gift ideas for boating enthusiasts: equipment, books and even water sports equipment or accessories. But finding the right gift for a boating enthusiast is...
How to refit a boat interior : decorations and tips
Rearranging the interior of a boat is often enough to make it more comfortable and welcoming. If you have just bought a used boat, these tips can help! Decorate the interior of a...
Autopilot: Hands-free sailing !
Get an autopilot if you want smooth sailing! It’s a mechanical crew member that knows how to take the helm and stay on course for hours on end. Find out more about a “helping...
What is a winch?
From a certain surface area upwards, sheeting a sail requires a certain amount of physical strength. However there are solutions to make these manoeuvres accessible to everyone,...
How to inspect your rudder from top to tail ?
Inspecting the tiller and rudder assembly is undoubtedly the number one safety check, even before you get to the rigging or mechanics! Band of boats tells you how to inspect your...
Boat osmosis : how do you prevent it ?
Boat osmosis is frightening, sometimes irrationally so! It worries both owners and future buyers of a polyester boat. Here’s what you need to know! Polyester is a composite...
What are the limitations of the coastal license?
Summary 1 - The Coastal License 2 - The Offshore License 3 - What if I’m navigating abroad?1. The Coastal License The coastal license, more formally known since 2008 as the...
Weather, tides…how should you consider the shipping forecast before you set sail?
Weather, tides…how should you consider the shipping forecast before you set sail? The shipping forecast is vitally important to maritime traffic of all kinds. It gives boaters a...
How to learn to sail, how to improve?
Whether it is with the intention of participating in regattas or for a long crossing, you have to be patient and importantly go at your own pace. Band of Boats gives you some...
Top 8 tips for a successful sailboat cruise
Once you have tried a holiday aboard a sailing boat, there’s no going back. This type of vacation, with family or friends, is original and convivial. In a word: addictive. To...
Sailing as a family, with children: how to organise this?
Are you accustomed to sailing alone or with friends, but your children are yet to have the opportunity to see you at the helm? What are you waiting for? Band of Boats gives you...
How does a windlass work? How do you use it?
Of all the equipment on your boat, some things are essential, including the windlass. It’s not that Band of Boats doubts your ability to raise the anchor yourself, but since a...
Sailingholiday in Greece
Do you love the Mediterranean? Little villages steeped in history? Clear water as far as the eye can see? Then you can't beat a sailing trip in Greece! Discover our one-week...
Sailing around the world
Motivation, itinerary, preparation…are you ready for this adventure?
How to maintain your boat ? The complete guide to make the trip last
Being the proud owner of a motorboat is synonymous with discovery, adventure, freedom, relaxation and so on… All these benefits, the source of so much pleasure and so many...
Navigating with a smartphone: the right way to use one? What are its limitations?
Navigation used to be the exclusive domain of experienced experts who could not only read a nautical chart and analyse weather reports, but also construct a route using tools...
Antifouling : price, quality and maintenance
Antifouling is a paint used to prevent fouling, i.e. the growth of aquatic organisms on the hull. Band of Boats helps you find the right antifouling product for your boat.Summary...