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With some 5,500 kilometres of coastline, France is one of the most popular destinations for yachtsmen. With a vast frontage to the Atlantic Ocean to the west, access to the Mediterranean basin and its millennia of history to the south,...
Previously, we've covered a good number of the questions you may have when it comes to buying a semi-rigid boat. We've reviewed which were the best brands, but also what accessories to choose, or given you tips on the second-hand...
Inflating your float tubes pneumatic tubes appropriately is crucial to the performance, safety, and lifespan of your RIB boat. In fact, awell-inflated inflatable boat will be slightly faster than a less-inflated model, and will also consume less fuel, hence the importance...
The life span of semi-rigid boats can easily reach 20 or 30 years when properly maintained, offering the opportunity to invest in a second-hand model while still guaranteeing great years of use! In this article, Orca Retail takes a look...
Of course, pneumatic floats are robustly designed (if properly maintained, a Hypalon bladder can last up to 25 years!), but no-one is immune from a puncture. An unfortunate snag with a sharp object while fishing, or a collision with rocks...
Are you a resident or on holiday in the west of France? Are you planning to go out to sea in a Zodiac or RIB boat in the Atlantic Ocean near Nantes or Saint-Nazaire ? Whether you want a simple inspection or repairs for your RIB boat, it's...
Are you a resident or on holiday in the west of France? Are you planning to go out to sea in a Zodiac or semi-rigid boat in the Atlantic Ocean near Sables d'Olonne or La Tranche-sur-Mer ? Whether you want a simple check or repairs for...
Depending on the environment in which you want to use your semi-rigid inflatable boat, you'll need to choose which boating licence to take. In fact, just as with car licences, there are distinctions between boat licences in France. How to...
If you ask anyone to list the different types of boat they know, there's a good chance that among answers such as " Sailboat ", " Boat ", " Radar ", " Catamaran " will slip an intruder : the Zodiac. For indeed, unlike the other examples above, Zodiac...
