Sun Shade and Serenity on the Seas.

Anchored sailingboat

Choosing the Right Bimini Top for Your Boat. The sun is your friend on the water, but sometimes, too much of a good thing can leave you feeling fried. That’s where a bimini top comes in, offering a much-needed shield from the sun and creating a cool, shaded oasis on your boat. But with so […]

Sailing the Seas of Innovation at Venemessut 2024

Croche fender on Jade boats

The Helsinki Fair Center was abuzz with nautical excitement as the annual Venemessut boat fair hoisted its sails. As a passionate boater, I couldn’t resist diving into the vibrant atmosphere. However, this year, something unexpected awaited: a solitary sailboat Dufour 470 stood amidst a vast ocean of motorboats. Not exciting. A few gems truly captured […]

Why I’m Finally Letting Gemini Marine On Board (And You Should Too)

Fork and post mount by Gemini Marine.

Listen, I’ve spent decades fighting with webbing straps. They hum in the wind, they rot in the sun (if wrong make then in under one year), and they make a beautiful sailboat look like a floating laundry line. I’ve always said: if you want a job done right, you use stainless steel, not string. That’s […]