No calm after the storm: What owners should do now

SeaHelp tips for storm damage to your boat or yacht

The first autumn storms have subsided and, luckily, have not caused such a damage in Croatia as, for example, in the Italian Rapallo. Nevertheless, owners whose boats are permanently in the storm-hit regions, should inform themselves immediately about their condition.

Storm of the century in Croatia and Italy: Marinas flooded – boats damaged

Storm of the century in Croatia and Italy: Marinas flooded – boats damaged

The Adriatic region has been hit by hurricane-like autumn storms and heavy rains in recent days. Dubrovnik and Zadar struggled with record-breaking rainfall that hit the region in a few hours. At the same time the Yugo pushed the water towards the mainland. Motorways were blocked around Rijeka, the old coastal road was partially no longer passable. The ferry traffic to the islands came to a temporary halt.

Final spurt at Europe’s largest used boat exhibition: Nautilia in Lignano auf der Zielgeraden

Nautilia in Lignano

If you are still thinking about buying another boat at the end of this year’s water sports season, you should add a trip to the Nautilia in Lignano to your diary. The 31st edition of the used boat fair, which is particularly popular with insiders, will be held from 19 to 21 October 2018 and will offer the opportunity to get hold of one or two bargains among the almost 300 exhibits waiting for a new owner in the Aprilia Marittima marine complex (Lignano).