Category: Nautical

Mantenimiento de su barco, ¿Cómo cuidar la arboladura?

La arboladura del barco es parte indispensable en toda embarcación de vela, y por lo tanto requiere un mantenimiento adecuado. Se trata  del conjunto de palos y vergas de la embarcación. Los  palos de la arboladura del barco son de varios tipos: el palo trinquete, el palo mesana, el palo contramesana o buenaventura y el palo bauprés. Por lo que respecta a las vergas del barco, son palos engarzados en los mástiles de forma transversal, a una  determinada altura del barco.  En V de Bravado, el varadero de los apasionados por   el mar especialistas en reparación y puesta a punto de arboladura y jarcia, nos han explicado las claves para cuidar correctamente de un barco. El mantenimiento regular es […]

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SAILING BOATS: THEIR TYPES

Sailing boats are those that take advantage of the action of the wind on their sails to propel themselves. Depending on their dimensions they are known as dinghies, cruising sailboats or yachts. Today, with the help of V de Bravado, the Premià de Mar dry dock, we are going to learn about the different existing types, taking into account their different characteristics. Different types of sailing boats In V de Bravado, the Premià de Mar dry dock, they explain that we can differentiate sailing vessels according to the type of hull, the class of submerged appendages and the configuration of their rigging: By the type of hull: Monohull Catamaran Trimaran According to the type of submerged appendages: Keel Daggerboard By […]

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A new look for your boat this summer

Having a boat or boat is a privilege in many ways, and requires a series of care that does not have to be a problem. It is all a matter of being clear about the bases of its maintenance, which include carpentry for boats, and setting a budget. With summer comes the best time to enjoy our boat, and many people look forward to the summer season for this reason. It is then when it comes time to do a “facelift” on our boat, which beyond its maintenance can be an opportunity to change its style. The worst thing that can happen to a boat is that water enters, from the carpentry for boats it becomes so important. If it […]

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EVOLUTION OF THE ANCHORS

EVOLUCIÓN DE LAS ANCLAS

Today we will talk about the evolution of anchors throughout history. An element that has always accompanied our boats accompanying the evolution of shipbuilding and the movement of peoples through the sea and the great navigable rivers. And to know the history of anchoring, anchoring and how the anchoring maneuver has changed over the centuries, we have the knowledge of experts, V de Bravado, the Premià de Mar dry dock and the best dry dock in Catalonia. At V de Bravado they know a lot about boats and they have explained many things to us on this exciting topic. Anchor Origins The origin of the anchor is lost in time. But we can safely say that it is as old […]

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V DE BRAVADO ADVISES: THIS SPRING sail away

varadero premià de mar

On some occasion, in one of our blogs, we have talked about V de Bravado. It is a boathouse in Premià de Mar, the ideal place to repair your boat and one of the best in Catalonia. And, certainly, they are authentic experts in nautical and everything that has to do with the sea. And is that this boathouse of Premià de Mar combines professionalism and efficiency with a true passion for the sea. Few places you will find in those who love the sea with V de Bravado, the best boathouse in Catalonia. Well, today we have been talking to them about going sailing, as always! And they have been convincing us of the advantages of going sailing in […]

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Do you know the types of propeller for boats and their uses?

revisión de barco, v de bravado

In the review of a ship, one of the most important elements are the propellers. Today we are going to do a small exercise in naval and mechanical engineering to explain the different types of propellers and their uses. For this we will have the advice of V de Bravado, the boathouse of Premia de Mar. But before differentiating the different types of propellers, our friends of V de Bravado explain that we must know a basic question of naval and mechanical engineering: the passage of a propeller. What is the propeller pitch? In naval and mechanical engineering, it is understood by the propeller pitch when it takes a full turn. Represents the distance the propeller advances when rotation occurs. […]

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Boat route through Catalonia

La Costa catalana tiene casi 800 kilómetros de costa para recorrer

The Catalan coast has almost 800 kilometers of coastline, offering a varied spectacle of coves and beaches that are different from each other. This is one of the many attractions of this beautiful land, which deserves to be traveled both from the inside and sailing along its coast. The sea exerts a powerful attraction on humanity since always, and having a boat is one of the most pleasant experiences of our life. Enjoying free time with friends, family, couples or in the solitude of our boat is as wonderful as it is enriching. A boathouse in Catalonia like V de Bravado, is a “safe harbor” for any boat. For many, Bravado is the Varadero Catalunya of those who are passionate […]

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BASIC REVIEW OF THE PARTS OF A FIBER BOAT

barco de fibra

The bow and stern, port and starboard, are possibly of the few parts of a ship that the general public knows (although it may confuse, especially the last ones). Whether it is a fiber boat or a large boat, each piece of a ship has its nomenclature, clear and difficult to confuse. The reason is simple: the deafening noise of navigation during a storm forces communication to be precise, because the ship and the life of its crew are at stake. In the smaller fiber boat we will find parts such as woodland and rigging, length and keel, or codaste and wheel. With the help of V de Bravado, experts in carpentry and joinery for boats, we will discover these […]

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YOUR SAILBOAT ALWAYS TO POINT: MOST NEEDED CARE

Having the most appropriate boathouse is unavoidable to navigate.

Sailing becomes a passion for many people once they have the opportunity to discover this pleasure. This can happen at any stage of life, and having the most appropriate boathouse will be inescapable for those who like to navigate. If you have a sailboat you should already know it, and if you are thinking of having it, you will end up checking it out. The appropriate boathouse must have modern facilities perfectly equipped for all repair and commissioning work. From the simplest interventions in carpentry and joinery, to the most complex treatments, it must be faced by a boathouse. A boathouse in Barcelona that stands out for being one of the most modern on the Mediterranean coast is V de […]

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