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Life Aboard

Practical advice for life on board

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    6 Tips To Reduce and Manage Your Waste on Board Your Boat

    Maritime sustainability is something we should all try and work towards to protect our beautiful seas and the planet. We can all do our part to keep our oceans green! Emeric, our CSR manager, has put together 6 easy-to-apply tips to help you reduce and properly manage your waste during your cruise. Even if these tips may seem obvious at times, it is always important to remember them to develop the right habits. 1. Reduce your packaging To recycle well means to reduce the amount of packaging! Avo

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    From Blue to Green: Eco-Friendly Boating Guide

    In this second instalment of 'From Blue to Green,' we have prepared a few notes for you to keep in mind the next time you’re out at sea. To buy to not to buy? If you're thinking about purchasing a boat, ask yourself the following question: "Taking into account all the maintenance costs of a boat, is it more economical just to rent a boat if I sail less than 15 days a year?" If the answer is no, then a boat purchase may be the right thing for you. It’s worth noting that pleasure boats are left id

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    From Blue to Green: Sailing Sustainably

    Unless you’ve been living under a rock, it’s almost impossible not be cognisant of 21st century environmental issues. However, when it comes to marine pollution in particular, many of us are not quite as well informed as we should be. Since the beginning of time, people have relied on the water to transport cargo from A to B. Over 5,000 years ago, the first major trade route between modern-day India and Pakistan was established along the Arabian Sea. While boating has very much evolved since the

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    How to Stay Safe when Chartering a Boat this Summer

    In a recent COVID-19 survey we conducted, 76% of respondents said that they were worried about contracting coronavirus during their sailing holiday – but not just from aboard their boat. Transit to the port, refuelling stops and stopovers were also sources of concern. This information guide will enable you to follow the correct safety protocols during your yacht charter to minimise the risk of infection. ⚓ Transportation to the base The car remains the safest means to reach your boat charter at

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    GlobeSailor's TOP 10 Sailing Anthems!

    Here are our top 10 picks for the ultimate cruising playlist. Safe to say there's something to please every sailor on your next charter adventure! 1. 'Orinoco Flow (Sail Away)’ – Enya https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LTrk4X9ACtw 2. 'Waves' – Mr. Probz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUjE9H8QlA4 3. 'Cake by the Ocean' – DNCE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vWaRiD5ym74 4. 'The Banana Boat Song' – Harry Belafonte https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Tou8-Cz8is 5. 'Ship to Wreck' – Florence and the Machi

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    4 Ways to Make Your Sailing Holiday More Sustainable

    GlobeSailor had a chance to speak with Kate Fortnam at the 2019 Southampton Boat Show. She shared some tips on minimizing your environmental impacts when you are out on the water. We are all aware of some marine environmental issues like plastics and wastes. However, there are way more things that we can do to make our navigations more eco-friendly and sustainable. From tips on packing for your sailing holiday, to how should you interact with wild animals, watch the full video below to learn mor

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    Let’s talk about lifejackets...

    A life jacket, personal flotation device (PFD) or life vest as it is also sometimes known as, is an extremely important but sometimes overlooked piece of safety equipment whilst sailing. Regulations may vary and some may choose not to wear one but can you really afford to not be informed and check what and which type you have onboard? Designs have improved over time and there are many available for different types of activities. You should be especially aware if you have small children on board

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    The 10 Biggest Sailing YouTubers Right Now

    Feeling a little bit blue after your yacht charter holiday? Thanks to the world wide web, you can always go on a virtual-navigation on your sofa whenever you want. Here are the top 10 sailing YouTubers who share their glorious sailing lives to millions of viewers. How does it feel like to live on your boat for five years? Is it expensive to sail around the world? Find out all the answers in their videos!