This year marks the 80th anniversary of the Dragon class yachts

Cats and dogs for us are often more than just pets. They are family members with whom you want to share the joys of life. Including the joy of travel. Especially if you are traveling by yacht. Let's say right away: sailing with cats and dogs is not easy. Starting from the bureaucracy with documents for exit-entry (and they will need more than [...]

On November 7, the next edition of the Vendée Globe 2016, a non-stop round-the-world race of solo sailors, kicks off at Les Sables D'olon.

Sara and Ronaldo's journey around the world: in the world's oceans, at home ...

When it comes to amazing wine, of course, Europe immediately comes to mind! And while many wine lovers head to the idyllic countryside of Europe to sip wines from places like Bordeaux, La Rioja or Piedmont, we mean slightly different, more yacht-friendly regions ... So we invite you to discover our list the best [...]

CYC yachtsmen were bored for only a week on self-isolation, and then they returned to duty ... To the online regatta!

Are you going on a yacht vacation with your kids? It's simple and fun! For such a case, we have prepared recommendations for a sailing yacht cruise to Croatia, with a detailed daily itinerary and suggestions for parking and rest.

Food during a sailing trip on a yacht is one of the important components of the adventure. Therefore, meals on board must be thought out and organized with great care. Since galley space is usually very limited, you should try to make the most of every square centimeter.

Dongfeng Race Team won the 2017-18 Volvo Ocean Race on the shortest finishing route in race history. Skipper Charles Caudrelier led his team to victory in the final stage of the race, a 970 mile sprint from Gothenburg, Sweden to The Hague.

Susie Goodall, 27, is one of two female yachtsmen at the 2018 Golden Globe Race who are preparing to put their navigational skills to the test without using GPS technology.

Despite the availability of modern aids such as GPS navigators or plotters, fog navigation remains one of the major challenges for sailors. If, along with visual control, the most important feeling is lost, then some react to this cowardly and irrationally. Our author, Hinnerk Stumm, describes how not to get lost in such a situation.

“Take a look at the map of the Philippines ... it looks very tempting for any sailor. There are an abundance of islands that are located at the ideal distance for a day's walk. Alluring bays and secluded hideaways if you want to stay longer. Looking in a little more detail, you will see many reefs, and as you ponder how to get around them, you will wonder if you can find a suitable bottom to drop anchor. But all this does not matter, by that time, the Philippines will completely conquer you with its beauty! " - says yachtsman Joe Winter.

Every year, more than one million visitors from abroad and Germany gather for the excellent Elbe Ship Festival, which brings together ships from all over the world.

Palma de Mallorca will promote itself as an international yacht maintenance center, according to the Institute for Business Innovation

The Naval Group has taken 3D printing a step further for the marine world by using it to produce a large propeller. An innovation that can come to the maritime and pleasure craft industries

The new Dufour 520, which premiered in Düsseldorf in January this year, is an evolution of the Grand Large cruise line of French yacht builder Dufour Yachts. The key points of this 52ft / 15m yacht are undoubtedly excellent seaworthiness, high adaptability and affordable value!

After months of planning, two weeks of preparation, supplying the boats, and the final hours of goodbyes, the yachts participating in the ARC 2016 (Atlantic Rally for Cruise Yachts) left the Muelle Deportivo sports port in Las Palmas de Grande this morning. Canaria.

If you decide to take a yacht on a charter, the purchase of provisions is one of the important points before going to sea. To turn this activity from a routine into a pleasure, use these guidelines:

As is often the case in maritime folklore, the reputation of the Bay of Biscay was affected by the things that actually happened there. Ships with rectangular sails, unable to sail upwind, were captured by the prevailing westerly winds and washed ashore - unable to get out of this trap ...

For the first time in over 60 years, two female sailors Tracy Edwards and Nikki Henderson received the Yachtsman of the Year award voted for by the Association of Yacht Journalists. Moreover, 15-year-old Emily Mueller received the Young Sailor of the Year award. It is a truly historic event when women won both prestigious awards.

The halyard stoppers must withstand a pull of hundreds of kilograms, and the tackle moving inside must be maintained so that its shell does not break and the core slides in the clamp.