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Nautical Knowledge

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Here, you’ll find all the tips and information you need to know about renting the right boat for your holiday.

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The Sailboat Cleat: A guide to types and uses

  • 24 November 2025
  • Nora
Rope secured to a metal cleat on a small boat at sea
Discover the sailboat cleat, essential for smooth sailing and secure rope management. Dive into materials, types, and uses. Read on to learn more now!
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A sailboat sailing out of a bay with a lighthouse in the background
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  • 6 min
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Essential Marine Navigation Tools and Techniques

  • 24 November 2025
  • Nora
Master marine navigation by learning about essential tools such as compasses, GPS, and apps, and techniques like celestial and satellite navigation.
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Cruising sailboat under full sail at sunset
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  • 5 min
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The Best Sailboats for Beginners

  • 24 November 2025
  • Nora
Discover the best sailboats for beginners. Learn why sailboats are ideal for novices, how to choose the right boat, and explore some of our top recommendations. Start your sailing journey on the right vessel and enjoy the benefits of sailing.
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Family on a white sailing catamaran in turquoise water
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What’s a sailboat mast? All you need to know!

  • 21 November 2025
  • Nora
Summarize this post with: If you are an avid sailor, you will understand the importance of knowing about the different parts of a sailboat. There are few things as fundamental…
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boat transom
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  • 5 min
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What is a Boat Transom? Your Ultimate Guide!

  • 21 November 2025
  • Nora
Let’s continue with the world of sailboat anatomy, looking at the often overlooked but important transom. We investigate the various types of transoms, their placement, and their composition, and shed…
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Motorboat cruising on transparent water
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  • 4 min
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Budgeting for your daily boat hire

  • 20 November 2025
  • Nora
Understanding the Costs Rental Prices The cost of a daily boat hire on Click&Boat varies depending on several factors, including the type of boat, location, and season. Here’s a general…
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Sailboat at anchor on calm turquoise water in the Bahamas, framed by tropical vegetation in the foreground.
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  • 5 min
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Best Time to Sail to the Bahamas

  • 20 November 2025
  • Nora
With more than 700 islands scattered across crystal-clear shallows, the Bahamas is one of the world’s classic sailing grounds. Warm trade winds, year-round sunshine and short hops between anchorages make…
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Granite boulders, palm trees and turquoise lagoon on a beach in the Seychelles.
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  • 4 min
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When is the best time to go to Seychelles ?

  • 17 November 2025
  • Nora
The Seychelles, located off eastern Africa in the Indian Ocean, is an archipelago known for its translucent lagoons, white sand beaches and nature reserves where you can find rare animals…
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Pig swimming at the beach
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  • 4 min
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Swimming with pigs in the Bahamas

  • 13 November 2025
  • Nora
Do you dream of swimming with the Bahamas’ famous pigs in the Exumas? On Big Major Cay, a cove of white sand and turquoise water has become world-famous: “Pig Beach.”…
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Fuel usage: How much does a motorboat consume?

  • 17 June 2025
  • Nora
Probably the most important aspect when calculating the cost of a boat trip, apart from the boat rental itself, is the fuel of a motorboat. On Click&Boat you will find…
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