October 2026

In this issue

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  Boats

  MODX 70: A New Approach to Sailing

  The MODX 70 combines inflatable wing sails, telescopic masts, electric propulsion, solar power and hydrogeneration in a 21.3-metre catamaran designed to produce much of its own energy while underway.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 2 October 2026

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  Boats

  Vendée Globe – The Ultimate Solo Sailing Challenge

  The Vendée Globe is widely regarded as one of the toughest and most prestigious challenges in sailing. Competitors race alone, non-stop and without outside physical assistance around the world, starting and finishing at Les Sables-d'Olonne on France's Atlantic coast.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 5 October 2026

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  Equipment

  Underwater Scooters: Seven Models Compared for Yacht Use

  From premium performance machines to ultra-portable travel scooters — speed, endurance, depth, storage and budget side by side.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 8 October 2026

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  Equipment

  Wet Spot Water Softeners

  A simple marine solution for easier washdowns and less scale in onboard freshwater systems.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 12 September 2026

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  Equipment

  Offshore Internet at Sea: Iridium, Starlink and Amazon Leo Compared

  High-speed broadband for everyday connectivity, high-reliability satellite for backup and safety — how the main offshore internet options divide, and which combination makes sense.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 14 October 2026

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  Equipment

  Weather Apps at Sea

  Windy, PredictWind, Windfinder and Ventusky explained — which layers matter, how the models differ and how to combine forecasts, radar and satellite into one clear picture at sea.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 28 September 2026

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  Tech

  Choosing the Right Yacht Planned Maintenance System

  A concise comparison of 14 yacht PMS, SMS and maintenance platforms.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 30 September 2026

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  Tech

  How Much Does It Really Cost to Maintain a Yacht?

  Buying a yacht is only the beginning. Keeping it safe, reliable and in good condition requires ongoing servicing, repairs and periodic replacement of expensive equipment.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 16 October 2026

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  Tech

  Seacock Valves: Materials, Galvanic Protection, Installation and Maintenance

  Every opening below the waterline is a potential flooding point. How to choose, install, protect and maintain the fittings that keep a yacht safe — and what to do if a seacock seizes.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 10 October 2026

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  Tech

  Diesel Bug: Bacterial Fuel Contamination on Yachts

  Causes, prevention and the correct response when it strikes.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 16 October 2026

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  Tech

  Hydraulic Matters

  Niklas Forsberg of Hydraulic Services Mallorca explains why correct filtration, clean oil and careful servicing matter in the hydraulic systems controlling your yacht.

  Niklas Forsberg — Hydraulic Services Mallorca · 27 October 2026

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  Knowledge

  Life-Saving Equipment Offshore: PLBs, EPIRBs, SARTs and Satellite Communicators

  Four technologies that decide how quickly rescuers find you — PLBs, EPIRBs, SARTs and satellite communicators — and why a well-equipped offshore yacht carries several of them.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 17 October 2026

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  Knowledge

  GPS vs DGPS – What Is the Difference?

  How differential corrections improve satellite positioning, and why greater accuracy matters in marine navigation.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 15 August 2026

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  Knowledge

  Chart Inaccuracies – Understanding the Limits of Paper Charts and ENCs

  Your GNSS position may be accurate to a few metres — but the shoal on the chart may come from a survey a century old. How survey age, chart compilation and CATZOC shape what you can trust.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 17 October 2026

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  Knowledge

  From the Ocean to the Human Body: The Growing Impact of Plastic Pollution

  A plastic bottle thrown overboard does not disappear — it fragments into microplastics that travel from the sea into soil, crops, drinking water and, ultimately, the human body.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 17 October 2026

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  Knowledge

  Squat Effect: Why Boats Sink Deeper at Speed

  A yacht that has plenty of water under the keel at anchor can have far less once underway — squat makes a moving vessel sit deeper, and speed makes it worse.

  Captain's Corner Magazine · 17 October 2026