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Practical knowledge for yacht owners — from Norwegian mooring experts since 1986.
What Size Yacht Fender Do I Need? A Practical Guide
Find the right fender size using the 1-inch rule, fender count, and when to size up for power vs sailing yachts. From Yachtfend, est. 1986.
Neoprene vs. Fleece Fender Covers — Which One Actually Protects Your Yacht?
Comparing neoprene and fleece fender covers on durability, UV resistance, hull protection, and ease of cleaning. Which material is worth the investment?
How to Attach Fenders to a Yacht: Cleat Hitch, Rail Knot, or Fender Hooks?
Three methods for hanging fenders — with pros, cons, and best-use scenarios for each. Know which method to use before your next docking.
Polyester vs. Nylon Mooring Lines — A Practical Comparison
Stretch, UV resistance, wet strength, and best use cases explained. Which rope material should you choose for your marina berth vs anchor rode?
Mediterranean Stern-To Mooring: How to Set Up Your Fenders and Lines
A complete guide to fender placement, line configuration, and the most common mistakes when backing into a Med-style stern-to berth.
How to Protect Your Yacht's Gelcoat While Docked
Most gelcoat damage happens at the dock, not at sea. Practical fixes for fender scuff, mooring line chafe, UV exposure, and fender positioning.
Fender Hooks vs. Fender Lines: Which System Is Right for Your Yacht?
Speed, security, rail protection, and cost compared. Find out why superyacht crew have almost universally switched to hooks — and whether you should too.
10 Yacht Mooring Mistakes That Cost Real Money
After nearly 40 years in the business, these are the most common mooring errors we see — from undersized fenders to wrong line materials and no chafe protection.
Yacht Fender Maintenance: How to Make Your Fenders Last
Cleaning routines, storage best practices, seasonal inspection checklist, and the clear signs that tell you it's time to replace a fender.
Yacht Mooring Equipment Checklist: What Every Yacht Should Carry
The complete checklist from 40 years of equipping yachts — fenders, lines, hooks, covers, and the extras worth having for Med cruising.
Yacht Mooring in Palma de Mallorca: Fenders, Lines & Marina Guide
Fender sizing, stern-to setup, and marina-by-marina advice for STP, Club de Mar, Port Adriano, and Marina Port de Mallorca — plus how to handle the Tramontana.
Mooring on the French Riviera: Monaco, Antibes, Cannes & Saint-Tropez
Port-by-port fender and line guidance for the Côte d'Azur's most demanding marinas — and what the Mistral means for your mooring setup.
Yacht Mooring in Dubai & the UAE: Equipment Guide for Gulf Conditions
Why the Gulf climate demands different gear — UV, heat, and salinity explained. Fender and line specifications for Dubai Marina, Port Rashid, and Yas Marina Abu Dhabi.
Yacht Mooring in Croatia: ACI Marinas, Stone Quays & the Bura Wind
How ACI marinas work, why stone quays demand bigger fenders, and what to know before mooring in Split, Hvar, Dubrovnik, and the Dalmatian coast.
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