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The Total Solar Eclipse of 2026 – Where Sport Skippers Can Experience Europe's Greatest Celestial Spectacle. On 12 August 2026, many sport skippers will be looking not at the water, but at the sky. That's when the moon will move directly in front of the sun, causing the first total solar eclipse over large parts of Europe in many years....
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Lake Päijänne showed itself from its best side. Deep blue sky, hardly a cloud, pleasant temperatures and a steady breeze of about three on the Beaufort scale – ideal sailing weather. In our small boat, we cruised along the southeastern tip of Finland's largest lake, past the island of Salonsaari. The water sparkled, the wind sat cleanly in the sail,...
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For two years, the classic Voyager-type Saildrones—autonomous, unmanned sailing vessels up to 10 meters long—have been navigating the world's oceans. Now, the US company Saildrone has introduced its latest product: the Spectre, measuring up to 52 meters long and weighing 250 tons. Like its smaller sister, it is an "autonomously navigating robot ship" under sail or, more recently, exclusively under...
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When boats come out of winter storage in spring, the season begins for water sports enthusiasts. But while decks are still being scrubbed in local waters, the Germany SailGP Team is already preparing for the fifth event of the season in Hamilton, Bermuda (May 9–10). For driver Erik Kosegarten-Heil, Rio (Enel Rio Sail Grand Prix, 4th event of the 2026...
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For years, there has been a noticeable trend towards family holidays with children on boats and yachts. In this context, more special kids' and youth sailing programs are being offered on the market, and not least, boat dealers are reporting increasing interest in family boats with appropriate equipment. For a successful boating holiday with the family, we have summarized various...
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Responsible skippering as well as the safety of crew and boat are the foundations of all nautical thinking and acting. This includes not only safety rules, but also other skills and knowledge, the most important of which we describe below for all boaters in the spirit of good seamanship. Seamanship - Safety First With the simple rule "One hand for...
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The boat christening is one of the oldest and most meaningful rituals in seafaring. It combines superstition, maritime traditions, and a symbolic new beginning – a ceremony that has a firm place in both historical contexts and modern recreational boating. What should you know, and what needs to be considered for a christening ceremony? At the beginning of the season,...
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It is still in its infancy: ship recycling in Germany is only just getting started. Nevertheless, after a lengthy approval process, EWD Benli became the first German shipyard to receive its license as a ship recycler this year. Given the huge number of ships that will need to be dismantled in the coming years – and fueled by growing demand...
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12 Blue Flags, NAUTILIA Used Boat Show, and Barcolana – the world's largest regatta When boats in Central Europe have long since been put into winter storage, the mood in the northern Adriatic changes. The harbors empty, and the hustle and bustle of August gives way to a quieter, more focused atmosphere. The sea remains the same, only the number...
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