08.10.2021
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Advantages and disadvantages of catamarans
As a floating craft, the catamaran appeared in the most distant centuries. According to one version, the word "catamaran" comes from one of the dialects of the language of the inhabitants of southern India, and literally translates as "connected logs". The name itself indicates the venerable history of the catamaran, because tied logs are the same primitive means for sailing on water among primitive tribes.
27.09.2021
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Why the magnetic compass is wrong
The official history of the compass begins with a description in a Chinese philosophical treatise of an orienteering device away from the coast. This date dates back to the 3rd century, although indirect confirmation of the use of primitive compasses by sailors of antiquity can be found in the works of Herodotus.
20.09.2021
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Features of traveling on a yacht with children
It's no secret that parents try to give their children all the best. A family vacation on a yacht guarantees a lot of impressions and wonderful rest. And before planning yachting for the whole family, it is necessary to study a number of rules for finding the passengers present on board, which will ensure a comfortable stay.
02.04.2021
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How to rent a yacht correctly
While vacationing in one of the European countries, you can visit a variety of beaches of your chosen resort, visit the nearby islands or have an unforgettable time in a cozy bay. In this case, it is not even necessary to check out from the main hotel.
02.03.2021
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TOP-5 regions for yachting in May
For the inhabitants of the northern hemisphere, there is nothing better than heading to hot tropical countries after the cold winter months to sail surrounded by exotic landscapes and plan walks in unexplored terrain.
Was born in 1981 in Moscow. In 1988 he went to high school 590, and after school he entered the Lomonosov Naval School of the Navy, which he successfully graduated from and became a sailor of the Baltic Shipping Company of the Russian Merchant Fleet.
From 2011 to the present, I have been writing expert articles on the topic of yachting and sailing. I visit international and Russian specialized exhibitions, I am interested in new products in the yachting industry and navigation software.
Author of a series of popular articles in various yachting magazines. Now I am writing for the blog of the 2Yachts service.