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When we talk about "good seamanship", in water sports we mean all the nautical rules, behaviours and duties that not only have to be observed in commercial shipping, but also apply to every recreational skipper - as the responsible skipper. The most important points here are ship handling, navigation and safety on board. In addition to the practical knowledge and...
Read moreWhat sounds like a horror scenario for many a sports skipper will soon be part of everyday life on the water: thanks to AI, the world's largest shipbuilder (and parent company of Avikus), Hyundai Heavy Industries, is already using autonomous capabilities to navigate ships across the ocean on their own; humans only supervise. Now AI is also finding its way...
Read moreThe Austrian BoatShow – Boot Tulln is considered the most important nautical trade show for Austria. Right on time for the start of the water sports season, 320 exhibitors from 24 nations will be showing premieres and innovations in boats and water sports from Thursday, March 6, 10 a.m. to Sunday, March 9, 2025, 6 p.m. SeaHelp will be giving...
Read moreA recent case shows how brazen fraudsters can be: criminals had posed as supposed employees of ECC-Net (European Consumer Centres Network) – the network of European consumer centres – in order to gain the trust of a victim who had already been defrauded in the past. Their goal: to obtain consumer data and money. The European Consumer Centre Germany (ECC...
Read moreOn the initiative of the Association of German Yacht Charter Companies (VDC) and in cooperation with the online booking portal for berths mySea, families in Croatia will receive discounts on berths and national park fees in the coming 2025 season – making the next cruise even more relaxed and, above all, a little cheaper. A practical feature: the SeaHelp app...
Read moreThe off-season is always upon us. And experience shows that the date for winterizing and launching in the new year approaches faster than some owners would like. SeaHelp shows what is important. Tip: now is the right time to purchase spare parts and accessories and, if necessary, order new sails! At the end of March/beginning of April, it is that...
Read moreTips for crew and boat equipment The crew When choosing a boat or yacht, the crew and their preferences and abilities should definitely be taken into account. If the skipper takes into account the strengths and weaknesses – and ideally also the individual wishes – of his family or male crew, he can avoid misunderstandings or problems that may arise...
Read moreWith over 200,000 visitors from more than 100 countries and 1,500 exhibitors on 220,000 square meters in 17 halls, boot 2025 in Düsseldorf, which opened on January 18, is considered the world's largest yacht and water sports trade fair. Sailors and motorboat drivers will find a wide variety of boats, dinghies, superboats and luxury yachts here. This year, SeaHelp staff...
Read moreFrom January 18, 2025, Hall 11 of boot Düsseldorf will be the meeting place for boat equipment and self-construction. The Refit Center is a central highlight for anyone who shares a passion for boatbuilding and inexpensive boat maintenance. Practical tips are also available from the SeaHelp staff right next door in Hall 10, Stand B56. For many water sports enthusiasts,...
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