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Lucca & Alba: A miniature odyssey by Joyce Muller joins Click&Boat

Click&Boat is delighted to introduce its brand-new animated mini-series. Through five poetic episodes, follow the adventures of Lucca and Alba, a brother and sister exploring the world aboard their sailing…

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5 min

Nautical Knowledge

How to Moor a Boat: The Complete Guide

Mooring is an essential skill in recreational boating. Whether you are on a sailboat, catamaran, or motorboat, knowing how to moor a boat means safety. It ensures comfort and respect…

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Front view of a wooden rowboat floating on calm water, emphasizing its width or beam through a perfect reflection.

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4 min

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What is the Beam of a boat? Everything you need to know

When you start looking at boat specs, whether you are buying a vessel or renting one for a holiday on Click&Boat, you are bombarded with nautical terms. Draft, LOA, displacement,…

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Illustration comparing longitude lines (vertical) and latitude lines (horizontal) on a globe

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Latitude and Longitude: What is the difference?

Latitude and longitude are the foundation of the geographic coordinate system used to locate any place on Earth. Whether you are reading a nautical chart, using a GPS, or planning…

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Split image showing a turquoise cove in Menorca on the left and boats anchored in clear blue water in Mallorca on the right, with the text “Menorca vs Mallorca”.

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Menorca vs Mallorca : which island should you choose for your trip?

Located in the Balearic Islands, these two Spanish Mediterranean gems are famous for their crystal-clear waters, turquoise coves and sunny way of life. But between Mallorca (the bigger, more varied…

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Port and Starboard

If you’ve ever heard someone shout “Fenders on port!” or “Look out to starboard!” and felt a bit lost, you’re not alone. On land we say “left” and “right” without…

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Person using a hand pump to remove water from the bilge of a small boat.

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5 min

Nautical Knowledge

What is the Bilge on a Boat?

On any boat, the bilge is the lowest inner part of the hull, where the bottom curves up into the sides along the keel. It sits below the cabin floorboards…

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6 min

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Bareboat vs Skippered Charter: How to Choose the Right One?

Planning a sailing holiday and hesitating between a bareboat and a skippered charter? Totally normal. On Click&Boat, you can book both options in a few clicks – but the experience…

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4 min

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What Is a Knot Speed?

If you spend time on the water, you will hear people talk in knots, not in mph. At first it feels confusing, but the idea is simple. In this guide,…

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Monohull sailboat and catamaran side-by-side comparison

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3 min

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Catamaran vs. Monohull: Which Boat Is Right for Your Trip?

Planning a sailing holiday and stuck between a catamaran and a monohull (sailboat)? You’re not alone. Both offer amazing experiences on the water, but they feel quite different once you’re…

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