The dinghy is the one piece of equipment you use at every port of call, meaning 70% of the time while you’re cruising. But what about launching it and getting it back on board? We take a look at the ...

The famous net that sits between the bows of our multihulls is certainly one of our favorite places on board. How is it made? What’s its life expectancy? How do we change it? The company Feelnets ...

One hand for yourself and one hand for the boat. It's an old adage, but what equipment is really essential for your safety on board? Here's an overview of the equipment available and the right ...

Aboard a powercat, the engines are your only means of propulsion – so you’d better look after them. An engine overhaul is in fact an essential part of the annual maintenance to keep a multihull ...

On our cruising multihulls, the forepeaks represent a great opportunity for storage and stowage, or even more, so make the most of them! Certain constraints must be respected for your comfort and ...

What sailor hasn’t had sail damage? A tear in the spinnaker, a slider or a reefing cringle torn out, batten pocket or leech ripped, sailcloth burnt by UV rays. We take a look at some of the most ...

Jonathan and his wife Josephine bought their Lightwave 38 new, and sail out of their homeport of Sydney, Australia. The couple regularly sail to the tropical north, but with places like the ...

A rigging kit is an on-board essential for preventing wear and tear of your lines – and theses are numerous aboard our multihulls. Ideally, a dedicated kit will allow you to replace not only a line, ...

When heading off cruising and especially offshore, a downwind sail is essential to get you going in light airs, to maintain good average speeds as soon as there’s wind, and of course to escape the ...

Even before you hoist the sails, you rely on your engine(s) to get your multihull out on the water. If you want your diesels to purr perfectly, their maintenance is essential. Here is a detailed ...