CHOOSING THE RIGHT BOAT YARD
There are many factors to consider when choosing a boat yard where to store your vessel and carry out maintenance.
HOW ACCURATE ARE MARINE WEATHER FORECASTS?
Boaters and sailors rely on the marine weather forecast to make important decisions, such as passage planning. But how accurate are they, really?
HOW TO DEAL WITH A MAN OVERBOARD (MOB) SITUATION
There are eight essential steps, plus three optional ones, to rescuing a man overboard (MOB). Find out what to do in this article.
BOATING, CAMPING AND FISHING: TOP TIPS FROM RIVERECON
Want to go on a boating, camping and fishing trip but don’t know where to start? We share Deckee ambassador riveRecon’s top tips to help you plan your first outing.
HOW TO KAYAK: ADVICE FOR BEGINNERS
Learn the basics of kayaking, so you know the concepts before you head out on your first kayaking trip.
BOATING COLLISION: HOW TO PREVENT A BOAT CRASH
A boating collision can be fatal for the people involved. Yet, preventing it from happening in the first place is easy. Find out how in this article.
WHAT DO YOU WRITE IN A CAPTAIN’S LOG?
You should record your position, speed, and course, as well as weather conditions, hourly on a captain’s log while you’re on a long boat trip.
PREVENT FALLING OVERBOARD: DECKEE’S TOP TIPS
Here are 10 tips to help you stay onboard your boat. Develop these habits to avoid ever having to perform a rescue.
DO DOGS REALLY NEED LIFE JACKETS?
Going boating with a furry crew member? Find out why dogs should wear a life jacket in and around the water in this article.
BOAT TOWING: A BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO TRAILERING A BOAT
Are you buying a trailerable boat? Excellent choice. Learn the basics on how to tow and trailer your boat in this article.
Survival at sea – How to stay afloat in water
You can prevent ending up in such a dangerous situation in many ways. But if you do end up having to survive at sea, here are some tips to help you stay alive.
ARE CATAMARANS EASIER TO SAIL?
Many boaters love the comfort of a sailing catamaran - there’s more space and the boat doesn’t heel. But are they easier to sail?
RAFTING UP WITH OTHER BOATS: TIPS AND TRICKS
Want to raft up with your boating friends? We’ve put together some tips and tricks to help you get it right.
Pacific crossing: The basics
Can you sail across the Pacific? How long does it take? We answer these and more questions in this article. Read on.
Are boats a good investment?
If you’re considering buying a boat, you’ll wonder if it makes for a good investment. In this article, we look at whether it makes sense to buy a boat.
BOWRIDER BOATS: EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
Intrigued by a bowrider? Find out everything you need to know about them in this article, so you can figure out if these boats are right for you.
BOATING STARTUP DECKEE CLOSES IN ON SERIES A ROUND TO MAKE THE WORLD’S WATERWAYS SAFER
Boating technology startup Deckee has announced it has closed a Pre-Series A funding round in just six days, on the back of reporting 500% growth in users over the past 12 months as interest in the boating lifestyle surges around the world in the wake of Covid-19.
PARTS OF A BOAT: BOAT ANATOMY 101
New to boating? Here are the essential nautical terms you need to know to describe the parts of a boat. Whether you want to go power boating or sailing, start from here.
HOW TO READ A NAUTICAL CHART
Learn the basics of chart reading in this article. Knowing the fundamentals will help you stay safe on the water.
CATAMARAN VS MONOHULL SAILBOATS
We look at the advantages and disadvantages of these types of cruising sailing boats to help you decide which one is right for you.