If dry docks have experienced such a boom in recent decades, it’s not just because of the new locations they have opened up for boaters! Out-of-water harbors have truly revolutionized usage, offering motorboat and sailboat owners a host of advantages. If you’re hesitating between dry docking and wet docking, we explain why dry docking is an option worth considering.
In Brittany, Paimpol is an ideal destination for fishing activities. From the marina, it’s easy to go fishing on foot, drop off traps, or try to catch species by sailing or snorkeling. Embark with Port Adhoc from the port of Paimpol, and take advantage of the high tides to try your hand at one of the local specialties: Breton lobster!
With the new year comes a number of boat shows. With these events, we boaters will once again have the chance to find the unit we like. But how do we go about finding a mooring in the Mediterranean and making sure we enjoy it? When should we start preparing a file and applying for a Mediterranean marina berth? Port Adhoc tells you all about it.
Every year, wintering your boat is a very important operation for boaters. It enables them to protect their motorboat or sailboat from harsh winter conditions, and to keep it in good condition until the following spring. In this article, we take a look at the different wintering solutions offered by the Port Adhoc group’s Dutch marinas.
Do you own a motorboat or sailboat, and are you looking for a berth to moor it for a short or long time? Would you like to be able to store your vessel safely, and have easy access to it, when you’re able to sail? Then this article is for you! Together, we’ll take a look at what you need to know about renting a berth in a marina or a yacht harbour in France or the Netherlands.
Sail along the coast, in a sailboat or motorboat. Spend a day in a bay, alone in the world. Have lunch and disembark to visit an island. Stay one night in a cove and admire the sunset. Spend part of the night away from the other boats, with only the sound of the surf and the lapping of the hull of your boat. Indeed, all these activities are a dream for any boater. However, they all depend on the proper anchoring of your boat and the choice of your anchor.
Choosing the right anchorage area and the right anchoring technique is not always easy when you are at sea. In this article, we will give you the main keys so that you can determine the best place to anchor, and which anchoring technique to use depending on your environment.
“Ships burn because of loaders, ships sink because of toilets”. This adage may be schematic, but it reflects a cruel reality. To keep your boat safe on your berth, whether afloat or dry, here are a few essential rules to follow and tips to know.
