Check out these Superstar Yachts! 20/10/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Famous yachts in movies you really should know Like supercars, yachts have also starred on the big screen. However, unlike their four-wheeled counterparts, often these magnificent vessels are unobtainably rare and thus only the most enlightened enthusiasts will be able to name them....

Four reads for the seafarer at heart 14/10/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Go on epic voyages around the globe with these books. Maybe you’re a dab hand at rigging and navigating. Maybe you’re a novice unsure about setting sail, or maybe the very idea of rolling waves kicks your seasickness into high gear....

The different types of motoryachts, explained 07/10/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Yachting nomenclature got you confused? Don't worry. For the newly initiated, and maybe even the grizzled seadog, the seemingly endless names and things and parts and terms related to our nautical passion can be a little bit much. We’ve even covered some...

3 yachts, 3 sizes, 3 prices 30/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments Here are a triplet of yachts we think you should know As those who have done so before can ascertain, owning a boat is not as unattainable as it seems. Superyachts, megayachts, and hyperyachts aside, those who dream of spending time with...

Four podcasts for the yachting enthusiast 28/09/2020 Posted by: Pen Marine No Comments From tips and tricks to ambition and adventure on the open seas Sometimes, we find ourselves thinking about the sea breeze as we're sitting in the air conditioning of our cars. In a traffic congestion. On a Monday. With looming deadlines. In...

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...