Anchoring, anchorage, anchor maneuver: sailing yacht anchoring correctly

A skillful anchor maneuver is the basic prerequisite for a quiet night on board, but not the guarantee for it, goes a sailor's saying. What should be considered when anchoring, how a proper anchor maneuver should be driven, when an anchor watch is appropriate, and how SeaHelp's Premium Pass helps with anchor diving when the anchor gets stuck during retrieval...

Flag guidance on yachts: What every skipper should pay attention to

31.05.2021

SeaHelp-Tip: Flag, flag guidance - what should be considered during the charter trip

What is a flag and how does it differ from a flag? Well, it's quite simple: a flag is initially quite simply a rectangular, single- or multi-colored (also: patterned in different colors) piece of cloth, which is inlaid on one narrow side (the hot) and is provided with an eye of cordage at the upper end of the leech, with...

Thunderstorm at sea: What to do when it flashes and thunders at sea? SeaHelp gives tips on how to weather the storm.

29.05.2021

Storm with thunderstorm from sea: What to consider on board

The sky darkens, angry gusts scurry across the water, a dull rumble can be heard and the first flashes of lightning twitch on the horizon: a thunderstorm is on its way. If the storm is already within sight and sound, there is not always enough time to reach a safe harbor or a place in a safe anchorage. With proper...

The yacht for the holiday: SeaHelp explains what skippers must pay attention to when handing over the charter yacht.

18.05.2021

SeaHelp Advisor: Takeover charter yacht to start charter vacation

There she lies, the booked dream yacht. The spacious cockpit faces the jetty, the hatch is open. Now only bags and provisions have to be put on board the charter yacht and off we go, right? Before skippers and crew enthusiastically cast off the lines of the charter yacht they have chartered for the trip, it is important to make...

With the pet on board: With dog and cat on the road? SeaHelp explains how pets make good crew members

5.05.2021

Pets on board: dog and cat on boat or yacht.

It is difficult to leave pets at home or put them in a boarding kennel, especially during the vacation season, but it is sometimes the most relaxed solution for everyone involved. The decisive factor is how the crew gets to the ship, where the trip is going and how long the sea voyage should be. For a one-week charter vacation...