5 nautical watches for the ultimate sailing experience 18/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments The best timepieces for navigation, racing, or looking the part out on the water Precision is to sailing what speed is to auto racing; it can be the difference between gold and silver on the winner’s podium. Marine chronometers have...

Exploring Malaysia by sea 15/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Taking the scenic route through the Straits of Malacca The beautiful country of Malaysia is unique in this region. Its diverse mix of races results in an eclectic local cuisine, while its colonial history also influenced architecture in its cities, which creates an interesting...

Best yachting season in Southeast Asia 11/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Let’s talk about the weather in our region You know the joke – we have two seasons in Malaysia and they are wet or wetter. If that is so, will you be able to enjoy a substantial investment like a yacht  properly...

Think you know boats? Think again. 07/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Here are some interesting and weird facts about them. Sure, you may know that diesel motors have no sparkplugs, and the effect different hull materials have on the ride of the vessel, but do you know some of the items on this...

10 items you must have on your boat 30/08/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments They will help you have fun and stay safe too! Heading out to sea is always exciting. The call of the ocean, the wind in your hair and the sun on your cheeks; it’s enough to make us want to...

5 maritime single malts you have to try 27/08/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments These whiskies bring with them the rich flavours of the sea Cheery cocktails in rainbow colours by the beach are great and all, but seasoned mariners know there is no better drink to fully appreciate the gravitas of being at...

Steady as she goes with Seakeeper 24/08/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Having a stabiliser on your boat will change your life out at sea Depending on where you see the information, it is said that roughly one third of everyone in this world is susceptible to motion sickness. For those blessed to never...

Simple tips to prevent fires onboard 19/08/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Here are a few things to keep in mind for safer boating Fires account for a very small percentage of accidents and deaths for pleasure boaters. Regardless, this is no reason to let our guard down. Even a small fire can get...

Should you mix water and electricity? 17/08/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Why electric yachts are perfect for leisure boaters Like automobiles on the road, electric motors in watercrafts are slowly gaining momentum. The concept isn’t new and has been floating around for many years, and with every step taken in electric technology, electric...