⛵ Maritime and Sailing

Do luxury marinas price out real sailors, or are they just honest about what you're paying for?

What’s your take on going solo as a first-time sailor for a coastal trip?

Does your crew still trust autopilot after recent system failures?

Do you still trust old-school charters or are smart routing apps taking over?

Can you call yourself a sailor if you've never anchored outside a marina or fixed your own engine?

Would you ever go back to a monohull after sailing a modern cat?

Has the cost of boat ownership pushed you toward fractional sailing memberships?

Is switching to a more eco-friendly sailing dinghy actually worth the extra cost?

Has the insurance price hike made you rethink buying a sailboat?

Would you ever buy a used 30-footer with a dodgy engine if the price was right?

Is furling a mainsail acceptable on any boat over 40 feet, or does it prove you care more about comfort than sail shape and performance?

Fiberglass vs aluminium sailboat — which one rides smoother in rough seas?

Do you think AI autopilots will make human skippers redundant by 2026?

What's your take on sailing solo across the Atlantic for someone who's never done it before?

Has the crew shortage shifted your preference from sail to motor on bluewater cruises?

What's your take on autonomous cargo ships—game changer or pipe dream?

Is carbon fiber worth the environmental cost for serious sailors, or is it just an overpriced flex?

Would you ever rely on a tablet chart plotter as your primary nav on an offshore passage?

Would you trust a used outboard from a Facebook marketplace stranger over a brand-new, budget Chinese motor?

Should sailing skills matter more than gear, or is buying the best boat actually winning?