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Coronavirus has had an impact on every sector of the industry and in every country of the world. The COVID impact on sailing is also something to take into consideration. We could see the effects of the pandemic through the empty seafront and marinas full of docked yachts when the lockdown was first set.

Good luck and back luck omens are different on a boat than on dry land. For instance, whistling on a boat is expected to bring upon strong winds and is therefore considered bad luck. Bananas on a boat are also seen as bad luck especially on fishing boats. It is thought that fish do not bite on a hook if there are bananas close by. Finding a cat on a boat on the other hand is considered good luck, even if it is a black cat. Cats eat rats and keep the boat clean and safe. The youngest person to sail around the world is Laura Dekker. She is a 14-year old that went off to sail around the world in 2012 and finished her trip 518 days later when she was 16.

The year 2020 will always be remembered as the year of one of the most devastating pandemics the world has ever experienced. However, there are interesting things happening as well that should not be ignored. The marine realm continues to charm its followers with interesting sailboats. After all, social distancing is best achieved if you isolate yourself in a sailboat in the middle of the sea, enjoying the freedom of the open waters and feeling safe with the sea breeze hitting your face.

Catamarans are some of the most interesting boats to roam the oceans. They are not only considered great looking vessels with plenty of space for utmost comfort, but also fast boats that you can use in races. Performance catamarans are categorized as multihulls and offer unique design features in addition to unparalleled speed.

Boats and yachts are quite the interesting past time for a lot of people. It is funny however the amount of information that people might be surprised to know about their favourite hobby or sport. What most boat owners are familiar with are ways to maintain their vessels, the composing parts of boats, how to manage their boat in a marina, where to find the most important data regarding their boats and other similar data. However, not many know some of the weirdest and most unconventional facts about boats. Here is a countdown of 10 juicy facts that will make your jaw drop in astonishment.

The yacht industry is probably one of the most advanced, cutting edge and instantly developing industries in the world. The number of yachts produced is growing every year and changes happen constantly, so it is very difficult to keep track. People are always curious to be surprised on what is to be expected by this industry as a result of the super luxurious status that is associated with it. In addition, interested buyers want to know what is in store for them in the upcoming years if they want to be a yacht owner. This is why predictions are important in this industry.

The boat industry is always changing and developing. Sometimes it is hard to even keep up with the latest trends and news. Knowing what is going on around you however is important to be up to date with your overall marine life and run a successful boat. Here are some of the latest news regarding boats and yachts.

The yacht industry is probably one of the most glamorous and fun industries right now, full of activities, tech, events, feature updates and new designs. What many people don’t realise is that this industry doesn’t only involve crusing for fun and pleasure, but also the sport of sailing. Lately, this sport is looking to cross new frontiers in order to improve gender balance, get youngsters more involved and get a bigger audience. The main aim of this year is to create a gender-equal sport, develop new technologies, reinvent the approach to sailing so that it is easier to learn, develop classes and include more women in the sport. Several surveys have been spread around trying to create a bigger network regarding this sport.