Sailing knowledge: 10 tips for sailing in the fall
Check poses It gets light later and dark faster, so if you want to make miles, there’s no getting around sailing in the dark. So switch on the position lights and anchor light before setting sail. That way, you won’t be surprised by a broken bulb or loose mast plug in the twilight. Glare-free chart […]
Climate change: New supercomputer to provide better warning of extreme weather
The result of five years of collaboration between the national weather services within the United Weather Centers West (UWC-West) marks a significant advance in meteorology. Thanks to the increased computing power of the supercomputer, weather forecasts can be produced not only with a higher level of detail, but also for a much larger area than […]
Two-handed mixed offshore world championship: One low chases the next – Rixgens/Reinke want to reach the final
Lina Rixgens and Sverre Reinke are facing a tough test. At the two-handed mixed offshore world championship in France, the German duo will be fighting for a top five place in the second of the two qualifying races starting on Friday evening. Only the best five teams reach the final of the Two-handed Mixed Offshore […]
New podcast episode: Baltic Sea storm surge 2023 – review with Dirk Hilcken from Pantaenius
The storm surge that hit the Baltic Sea coast on the night of October 21 last year not only caused massive damage on land, but also to numerous sailing yachts. In the 21st episode of YACHT – the sailing podcast, Dirk Hilcken, yacht insurance expert at Pantaenius, is our guest and looks back on the […]
Ocean Race Europe: New route, new teams – the Ocean Race moves the sailing world
The finish port for the 2nd Ocean Race Europe now also has a name: The European offshoot of the most famous team race around the world will see its finale in Boka Bay in Montenegro. This will be the first time that the Imoca fleet has sailed the Adriatic. After the starting signal on August […]
Boat care: morning dew is ideal for deck washing
In summer and fall, the boat deck is usually wet in the morning. The cause is morning dew. It occurs when the air cools down, especially in the very early hours of the morning, and the moisture in the air condenses. Exactly when dew forms depends on the dew point. The dew point is the […]
Buying a used boat: new, used or chartered – things to consider
Whether you are a beginner or an experienced sailor, when buying a boat, the question arises for everyone: new or used? Each option has its advantages and disadvantages. There are no universal arguments for or against buying a new boat – this decision depends heavily on personal preferences and circumstances. A used yacht often has […]
Luna Rossa vs Ineos, who wins the Louis Vuitton Cup? We give you the percentages
Italians vs. British. Who will win? Bookmakers give slight favorite Luna Rossa: odds give her the winner in the Louis Vuitton Cup final that starts tomorrow. The Italians with 1.50/1.60, while the British Ineos are given at 2/2.15. Luna Rossa VS INEOS, who wins? Small differences in odds. We, too, tried to analyze the chances […]
“Maranatha”: self-build brigantine as a family ship for a trip around the world
The Hanseatic city of Lübeck has many landmarks. But despite celebrities such as the Holsten Gate, Buddenbrook House and “Passat” – there was a time when sailors thought of “Lübeck” and the first thing that came to mind was neither the major sights nor the marzipan, but the “Maranatha”, a rustic brigantine made of solid […]
Winter storage: how to best prepare the sailboat
Winter storage Winter boat storage is a very important step in protecting the boat during the winter months and ensuring its longevity. Preparing it as well as possible means avoiding damage caused by the weather and inactivity, thus preserving its performance for the following season. In this article we will tell you about svb-marine.co.uk’s practical […]