Step 6: Owning and maintenance

All 13 guides, in reading order

1. 1 Berths in Barcelona and the Med: wet berth, dry stack, renting vs buying a berth concession 1 min
2. 2 The art of Med mooring 2 min
3. 3 The annual maintenance schedule and antifouling 2 min
4. 4 Gelcoat and hull care: UV damage and osmosis prevention 2 min
5. 5 The off-season (invernaje): in the water or on the hard 2 min
6. 6 Mediterranean weather from Barcelona: Tramuntana, Llevant, Garbí, Mestral 2 min
7. 7 Anchoring rules: Posidonia, marine reserves, buoy fields and black water 2 min
8. 8 Cruising grounds from Barcelona: Costa Brava, Balearics, South of France 2 min
9. 9 Upgrading marine electronics 2 min
10. 10 Essential safety equipment by flag and category 2 min
11. 11 Basic at-sea troubleshooting 2 min
12. 12 Hiring a skipper for training 2 min
13. 13 Yacht management and crew for larger yachts 2 min

Next step Step 7: Selling your yacht 15 guides Price it right, prepare it well and close it clean, even while you are abroad.