⛵ Maritime and Sailing

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?

Do boat shows still matter, or are they just expensive nostalgia trips for old-school sailors?

Do old-school wooden boats actually sail better, or are we just romanticizing tradition?

Does anyone else feel like the sailing community overlooks sustainable marina practices?

Would you switch from a full keel to a fin keel if it meant better upwind performance?

Is AI navigation actually reliable for offshore passages?

Are traditional wooden boats overhyped by purists with more nostalgia than practical experience?

Are supply chain delays changing how you plan your next sailing trip?

What's your honest take on using a code zero instead of a gennaker for short-handed cruising?

Does anyone else think modern yacht design killed the classic sailing feel?