9 yachtsmen, having visited different sailing areas, will tell you what is impossible to do without on a long sailing trip.
Read more…Good Maritime Practice Short Course: Anchoring
Whether we are anchored in the marina (in the absence of mooring), whether we are hiding from the bad weather in a cozy cove, or simply in a picturesque, but unequipped place for anchorage, under the engine or under sail, we perform maneuvers that obey the general rules, which we will consider ...
Read more…The choice of anchorage along with a suitable anchorage is crucial for a restful night's sleep. But not all bays allow you to anchor without much thought and preparation. We will show you how to read nautical charts correctly and what needs to be done in advance to ensure the safety and comfort of anchorage.
Read more…Results of Volvo Ocean Race 2011-2012
The finish of the regatta - the beginning of preparation for the next start
The Galway Dinner summed up the highlight of the 2011-2012 Volvo Ocean Race cruising season in the world. Once again, the storming of this peak of sailing gave an unforgettable experience, the joy of victories and the bitterness of defeat. For the eleventh time, several daredevil carriages challenged the winds and oceans, traveled thousands of miles to prove to themselves and to all of us that a person can control everything or almost everything ...
Read more…They are greeted by clothes
Kiel Yacht Club, July 1912. Heinrich Albert Wilhelm, Prince of Prussia, a passionate yachtsman, is going on a short boat trip along the Kiel Bay with the friendly couple Krogmann. The clothes shine in classic white, only Tilly Krogmann contrasts with the rest. Elegantly dressed - high-heeled shoes and a hat that can be swept into the water by every gust of wind - she most likely played the role of a spectator on board.
Read more…Just hitting the road, being free and escaping the stress of work - who doesn't dream about it at least sometimes, sitting with back pain in front of a computer display? But to give up the usual way of life for a long time, one desire is not enough.
Read more…If the Dalmatian Islands have so many yachts that "there is nowhere for an apple to fall", then on the Istrian coast the atmosphere is much quieter. Take advantage of this great opportunity, as the largest peninsula in the Adriatic has a lot to offer.
Read more…Balt 27 - a small boat with great possibilities
New times dictate new requirements. Small yacht owners want to have all the power of a large cruiser. But they also don't want to have the high cost of owning a yacht. The Balt 27 trailer size, with its clever design and excellent finish, makes it possible to combine this.
"Mega Pulse" is the name of a small device that extends the life of rechargeable batteries and batteries. Michael Bohmann tested this unique device on an old battery for 1 year.
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