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Lithium-ion batteries have become an integral part of modern recreational boating. They power electric outboard motors, e-foils, underwater scooters, drones, tools, onboard electrics and, increasingly, complete propulsion systems for yachts. However, as their use grows, so does concern about fires on board. Many skippers are therefore asking: will lithium batteries soon have to be stored in special safety boxes? The...
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It looks almost too beautiful to be dangerous. A small, blue-violet shimmering body drifts on the surface of the water, above it rises a translucent crest like the sail of a tiny ship. But anyone who swims closer out of curiosity during a swim stop should quickly gain distance: the Portuguese man-of-war is one of the most unpleasant encounters you...
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Update – Feedback from a reader: "One of the best reports from SeaHelp of broad interest. I have had to share the same experiences for 5 months now as the seller of a sailing yacht (built in 2015, approx. 27 feet). Berth on the Ijsselmeer, ideally suited for this sailing area. During this time, the listing received 840 clicks. So...
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How a little-known system saved a solo sailor's life – and why cruising sailors should know how it works. 489 nautical miles off the coast of Oregon marks the end of rescue helicopter range. When a 74-year-old solo sailor was drifting there in late May, disabled in the Pacific with a broken mast, engine failure, and a shoulder injury aboard...
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In Portsmouth Harbour, an unmanned surface drone belonging to the British Royal Navy collided with an X-55 racing yacht. No one was injured, but both vessels were damaged. The incident raises questions that could affect every skipper in the future: How safe are autonomous boats? Who bears responsibility in the event of a collision? And how should you react when...
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Occasionally, one still hears the term "Leuchtfeuer-Abgabe" (lighthouse fee) among Croatian sports skippers. What does it mean? What is this fee intended for? Who has to pay it, and where is the best place to do so? The so-called "lighthouse fee" in Croatia is actually part of a larger state fee today. Officially, it is called: "Fee for the safety...
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Are fire extinguishers mandatory on (leisure) yachts in Germany and Austria? What happens if the yacht catches fire and it turns out that the fire extinguishers on board have been "expired" (not maintained) for several years? Can the insurance company refuse payment in this case? Many leisure skippers wonder whether a fire extinguisher must be on board their yacht/boat. Generally,...
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As soon as temperatures rise, life increasingly takes place outdoors on the boat. But beware: even mild solar radiation can lead to a painful sunburn. The right sun protection not only prevents unsightly redness, but also lowers the risk of skin cancer and prevents skin aging. The time has finally come again: temperatures are rising, boats in local waters have...
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Are crew members who do not possess a corresponding skipper license (certificate of competence) actually allowed to steer a yacht? If so, under what conditions? And – does the insurance pay if damage occurs while the skipper was just below deck? This question is often and gladly discussed – SeaHelp sheds light on the matter. Generally speaking: Yes – crew...
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