Port and starboard are internationally recognized terms used to describe the left and right sides of a boat or yacht. They always refer to the vessel’s perspective when looking forward toward the bow. Port is the left side and starboard is the right side. These fixed definitions make communication ... read more
Displacement and planing describe two fundamental ways a yacht moves through the water. Both modes influence speed, comfort, fuel use and the overall feeling on board. Understanding this difference helps guests recognize why some yachts move calmly while others feel fast and energetic. A displacem ... read more
The draft of a yacht describes the vertical distance between the waterline and the lowest point of the hull. It indicates how deeply a vessel sits in the water and how much depth is required to navigate safely. This measurement is essential for choosing routes, approaching harbors and entering shal ... read more
A GPS receiver on a yacht determines the vessel’s position by communicating with a network of satellites that orbit the Earth. These satellites constantly send precise time and position signals. The receiver compares the signals from several satellites at once and calculates the yacht’s exact locat ... read more
AIS stands for Automatic Identification System and is a radio based technology that allows yachts and ships to share their identity and movement with other vessels. The system sends information automatically so that captains can see who is nearby, how vessels move and whether a collision risk exist ... read more
recognizing weather changes at an early stage. Air pressure is a key indicator of whether a high pressure or low pressure system is developing and whether calm weather or unstable conditions are approaching. The principle behind it is simple.
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