In Portsmouth Harbour, an unmanned surface drone belonging to the British Royal Navy collided with an X-55 racing yacht. No one was injured, but both vessels were damaged. The incident raises questions that could affect every skipper in the future: How safe are autonomous boats? Who bears responsibility in the event of a collision? And how should you react when...

As soon as temperatures rise, life increasingly takes place outdoors on the boat. But beware: even mild solar radiation can lead to a painful sunburn. The right sun protection not only prevents unsightly redness, but also lowers the risk of skin cancer and prevents skin aging. The time has finally come again: temperatures are rising, boats in local waters have...

Flying flags on sailing yachts follows a long maritime tradition and is not only a matter of etiquette, but in some cases also significant in terms of national and international law – especially regarding the courtesy flag (guest country flag). Tips from the SeaHelp editorial team on the correct use of flags, Part 1. We regularly receive questions about flag...

A boat hook is an inconspicuous but extremely useful and versatile tool on board – every boat, whether a yacht or a dinghy, should have one (larger boats and yachts should have two). How are they best handled, what material should they be made of, and where should they be stored on board? It happened at the end of the...