News and Tips

Welcome to Picksea's practical boating section! Here you will find all the latest sailing news, sailing tips and boating advice from our experts as well as information on how to choose the right equipment for your favourite water sports activities. We also offer you the opportunity to discover the brands we have selected on Picksea. All articles are written by Picksea's experts who are all qualified professionals: professional skippers, sailing and motor trainers and boat maintenance staff.

Cras Rule or Breton Reporter?

This question is often asked when embarking on a course such as the Offshore licence: should you use a Cras ruler or a Breton protractor? What are the

How to choose your life jacket

Nothing is more important than the safety of the sailor, the boater or the navigator when sailing. Picksea's experts offer you to discover all the cr

How to choose your offshore jacket

The offshore jacket is the essential equipment to protect yourself from the cold, wind and water when sailing. The key is to choose the right garment

Checking your equipment on board: an essential step

Your boat will soon be refitted and/or relaunched or you have just bought a second-hand or even a new boat? This is the opportunity to take stock of t

Hublot lands at Picksea !

Adopt the Hublot style and discover the brand, its concept and its history

How to care for your watch jacket

The season is slowly starting again and it's time to take out your equipment and do the necessary checks to have equipment that will keep its performa