Boating can range from sailing, fishing, and racing — all of which allow you to explore nature in a different way as you step away from land and into the water. Because of this refreshing way of approaching the world, Business Wire reports that recreational boating boomed in 2021. Today, boating continues to be popular. For retirees looking for a new adventure late in their life, boating is a lifestyle you can get into. It can be a fulfilling way to spend your period of well-deserved rest. It not only keeps you preoccupied but can also yield an overall better quality of life. Here’s ..read more

People have been dreaming to sail around the world for years now, maybe since Joules Verne described it in his remarkable adventure book. While the book suggests it takes 80 days to travel around the world, how long would it take now to sail across Earth? The answer to this question really depends on a few factors. Will you be taking the trip non-stop or give yourself a break in a few locations? Will you hop on a fast multihull or enjoy a smooth sail with your family on a slower vessel? A trip around the world in a boat is called circumnavigation. Generally, it takes from 3 to 10 years to comp ..read more

Boats are fun, cool, adventurous, freeing, and many other good and enjoyable things, but also really a whole lot of work. The bigger the boat, the more you have to take care of it. The same usually goes for the price. A super expensive boat or yacht needs a large crew to look after it if you want to preserve your investment.  Whether a yacht or a sailboat however, you still need to do regular boat maintenance checks to make sure your boat is safe to go aboard and sail away. Here is what some of the most important boat maintenance checks and tasks include: Start by making a good plan on h ..read more

Monohulls are boats with only one hull, intended for mainly comfortable voyages, plenty of interior space perfect for entertaining and long cruises. While they are not generally known for being as fast as multihulls, these boats can also achieve considerable speed. The fastest monohull cruising sailboat is called V.O.60 and stands for Volvo Ocean 60. This is an ocean racer with a needle-nosed shape, designed by Bruce Farr.  The V.O.60 is 17 feet wide, 64 feet long, and weighs about 30k pounds. In addition, it has a mast of 85 feet high. The fastest this boat can go is 36 knots.  The ..read more

Boat navigation lights are similar to other vehicle lights in the sense that they are used to communicate and make the vessel visible. Each boat light has a meaning and each one can communicate something to ports and marinas. Most importantly, boat navigation lights are used to communicate with other vessels and show their intent at night. Boat navigation lights, quite similarly to vehicle beams, are turned on when it is dark. As such, they are used from sunset to sunrise, but also during a heavy fog. There are four types of boat navigation nights. Green and red lights on boats The green and r ..read more

Boats are large vessels you can take on water, owned or chartered. Their main purpose is to provide a good getaway experience. As such, most cruisers are intended for recreational activities on water and offer some cool items to help you out. While some vessels have many toys on board, others may be more plain, allowing you to choose your own fun things to bring on a boat.  The most common items people choose to bring along are inflatable water toys. These could be pools, slides (especially cool if you are on a large yacht with several stories), as well as inflatable rafts. These items ca ..read more

Boats are like small factories, composed of a variety of elements that work together to make the vessel safe and enjoyable to sail. All the items that compose the boat however need to be top-notch to allow you to navigate oceans without having to worry that something might break along the way and leave you stranded. As a result, you need to make sure to inspect every aspect of the boat regularly.  If you are wondering when should your boat and equipment be inspected, you have come to the right place to find out.  TheBoatApp is a comprehensive platform for boat owners, boat lovers, an ..read more