If, despite good preparation for the trip, good maintenance of the yacht and good seamanship, an unexpected mishap does occur on the water, crews can do a lot to expedite any necessary deployment of SeaHelp personnel. In addition, good preparation of the damaged crew can help make the rescuers' job easier when they arrive and optimize procedures. Despite all precautions,...
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For many sports boaters who are on the move in Croatia with their own or chartered yacht, it is simply part of the game: fishing and sport fishing. But what permits and licenses are required, how much do they cost and where can they be obtained? First the bad news: recreational anglers 14 years or older generally need a permit...
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Many owners of larger yachts know the problem: for shopping you come with the yacht often not close enough to land to be able to bunker for the next few days, whether because of lack of space, lack of mooring infrastructure on land or because it is simply too flat on the shore. But why do you have a dinghy...
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A SeaHelp membership offers comprehensive all-round protection for almost any problem that can befall a skipper and his crew. Even freeing lines in the propeller is part of it. But if there is a loud grinding noise or even a bang from the propeller, and the machine stops abruptly, a chain may have wound up there. SeaHelp members enjoy the...
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He who freezes is stupid, lazy or vain. This old saying can be supplemented on board by the addition of "who is cold and wet ...". But what sailing clothes must be in the duffel bag to cope with any weather on tour?. SeaHelp presents the must haves for sailors Even if many sailors wish for the trip only sunshine...
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If you are going on a trip with your yacht, you should be familiar with your boat, the traffic rules, navigation and the weather. For sailors in particular, it is also essential to be familiar with the power consumption on board if the trip is to be a success. Many charter skippers are not sufficiently aware of the fact that...
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Fresh water is a precious commodity on board. By installing a watermaker, yacht owners generate their own water. This saves the hassle of lugging water bottles and makes them less dependent on the supply stations in the harbors. SeaHelp explains for whom the installation of a watermaker is worthwhile. After a refreshing swim in the sea, reaching for the shower...
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Many larger yachts have jet skis on board, in addition to other water toys. Skippers are often unaware whether these need to be registered if they are taken on board the yacht as tenders. Personal watercraft, known in English as personal watercraft (PWC), in Spain as moto de agua and in Italy as moto d'acqua, and marketed by Kawasaki under...
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The correct light guidance (setting of navigation lights, carrying of lights) is defined - for Germany - in the Collision Prevention Regulations (KVR), the Seeschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung (SeeSchStrO) or the Binnenschifffahrtsstraßen-Ordnung (BinnenSchStrO) are regulated to prevent collisions and accidents. Which lights are mandatory on recreational boats? When do they have to be carried? - Skipper tips from the SeaHelp editorial team for...
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