Gear

Navionics vs Garmin ActiveCaptain: Which is Better?

Both Navionics and Garmin ActiveCaptain now live under the same roof — but they do very different jobs at the helm. We break down which app wins for Mediterranean motor boating, with real specs, pricing in euros, and honest field experience.

Best Marine Sunscreen & UV Protection for Boaters

The Mediterranean doubles your UV exposure — overhead sun plus water reflection means your skin protection strategy needs to be as solid as your anchor chain. Nautiful breaks down the best marine sunscreen and UV protection for boaters, from P20 to Aethic Sôvée, UPF 50+ deck clothing to polarised eye protection.

Essential Safety Gear for Med Boating | Nautiful

The Mediterranean rewards the prepared skipper and punishes the complacent one. From Meltemi-proof electronics to heat-specific first aid, this is the definitive Nautiful guide to essential safety gear for Med boating.

Best Watermakers for Day Boats and Weekend Cruisers

From a Schenker Zen 30 tucked into a Jeanneau’s bilge to a Spectra Newport 400C integrated with your Garmin MFD, we break down the best watermakers for day boats and weekend cruisers operating in Mediterranean conditions. Real models, real prices, real Med experience.

Anchor Systems for Mediterranean Mooring: What Works

Mediterranean mooring demands more from your anchor system than almost any other cruising ground — varied seabeds, crowded anchorages, and strict Posidonia protection laws. We break down exactly what works, from modern scoop anchors to snubbers, windlasses and digital anchor watches.

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