June 2026

Mediterranean Adventures

Sardinia outside Porto Cervo: a working June week of anchorages, dives and quiet trattorias along the eastern coast

What a plumb bow actually does for you: reading modern superyacht silhouettes without the brochure mystique

Charter vs. Buy

Fractional yacht ownership in 2026: the honest conversation about who it actually suits, and the fine print that catches buyers

Rhino USA Retractable Boat Trailer Straps Review: quicker tie-downs without loose webbing everywhere

Garmin GMR Fantom 24x Review: a solid dome radar for skippers who actually go out in bad weather

Geloo Boat Stereo Marine Speaker MP3 Review: cheap marine radio that works… when it works

Holt Plain Block 45 With Cam Cleat & Becket Review: a light composite block that does the job for casual cruising

Akozon 316 Stainless Dock Cleat Review: compact mooring bollard that feels properly heavy-duty

Charter vs. Buy

The yacht charter cost guide: what the APA, the relocation fee and the off-menu extras really add to your weekly bill

Mediterranean Adventures

From Bonifacio to Calvi: a Corsica cruising week that locals would actually run themselves

Cleaning Techniques

Propeller care between haul-outs: the gentle frequent clean that keeps fuel burn honest

Naval architecture from the cockpit: what owners learn by sailing different hull forms across the same Mediterranean week

Humminbird XPLORE 12 Review: a bright, fast fish finder with strong sonar but pricey maps

Attwood Light Armor Underwater LED Light Review: a tough, bright transom light that mostly just does its job

Silva 70UN Compass Review: a versatile little boat compass that mostly gets the job done

Fusion RA70 Review: a straightforward marine radio with Bluetooth that just works

ECO-WORTHY Flexible Solar Panel 260W Review: light, bendy and surprisingly punchy for vans and boats

Charter vs. Buy

Talking to your captain in the first hour: the conversation that quietly sets a charter week's tone

Superyacht new launches 2026: the boats actually changing how owners think about the next contract

On board a Sanlorenzo SX120: what a crossover hull gives back to an owner who refuses to choose

Mediterranean Adventures

High season, low ceremony: how to use the July Mediterranean peak without queuing for a marina berth

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel-burn diagnostics on a long cruising week: reading the tank gauge like a delivery skipper does

International Shows

Boat show season 2026: how to read the Cannes and Monaco floors before the season takes you with it

Lowrance Halo 20+ Radar Review: compact dome that seriously upgrades your situational awareness

Holt XR1 Triple Rope Clutch Review: a straightforward stopper that does the job without fuss

Deeper CHIRP+ 3 Review: a compact sonar that actually makes sense from shore or kayak

EVERLASTO 8mm Blue Polypropylene Rope Review: a no-nonsense workhorse for everyday jobs

Heavy Duty Mainsail Boom Cover Review: a no-name sail cover that’s cheap, chunky, and mostly gets the job done

How to choose the best sailboats for sale in Florida’s competitive market