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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...
Read moreMany 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...
Read moreThe 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...
Read moreThe goal of the trip is clear: an anchorage in a sheltered bay, in the first row, directly in front of the beach. Turquoise water and only a gentle swell that makes the yacht rock gently. SeaHelp has compiled ten tips for safe, successful anchoring. 1. Select anchorage Sea charts and area guides reveal pretty much exactly where the most...
Read moreCost trap Croatian exchange offices: Who would like to change in Croatian exchange offices euro into Croatian Kuna, which does not believe often its eyes, since high commissions and/or fees pull the money literally from the bag to the holiday-makers. Recently, a case from the Istrian Pula went through the media, in which a tourist who wanted to change 300...
Read moreWhat is true on the road is even more true on the water: Vehicles must be refueled regularly. There are a few things to keep in mind here. Tips from the SeaHelp editorial team for a successful trip. On the safe side: observe due diligence when bunkering! Who wants to refuel his boat, is on the safe side, if he...
Read moreSome claim that it is the most important piece of luggage on board a (sailing) boat: the first-aid kit. Our skipper tip from the SeaHelp editorial team explains which medicines are important at sea and why the first-aid kit is an important part of preparing for a trip. What to do if an injury occurs during a cruise, a crew...
Read moreThey have to fit on command, long pondering about the right line guidance or even trial and error not only enrages the skipper on board, but also threatens to mess up maneuvers and put ship and crew in unnecessary danger: Knots. They are only properly tied when they do not give way under load, but can easily be "untied" without...
Read moreFlying a drone from a boat or in the harbor to get a bird's eye view of photos and moving images is no longer unusual. Who is allowed to launch which drone at which location, and what needs to be observed, is clarified by the new EU drone regulation, which came into force for all drone pilots on January 1,...
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