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Tips 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...
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Small, compact water rescue devices are on the rise. But what are these modern aids, now offered by various companies, really good for? And who are they suitable for? Throwable life-saving devices such as the self-inflating life buoy from Plastimo or the Restube from the company of the same name are modern, compact water rescue aids. They are designed to...
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Winter temperatures in Germany have increased noticeably since the 1980s. The frequency of cold winters is decreasing, while mild winters and higher average temperatures are becoming the new normal. For this reason – and to save effort and expense – more and more boat owners are choosing to leave their boats in the water over the winter. However, there are...
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Clean drinking water is essential on yachts. There are various water filtration systems available to remove harmful substances such as bacteria, viruses, heavy metals or chemicals. SeaHelp lists the most important options. Clean drinking water on board a yacht is essential. On smaller boats and yachts or for short (day) trips, you can certainly make do with bottled water that...
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If you want to go boating more often, at some point you will be faced with the question: buy or charter? Or are there perhaps other models for reducing costs and realising the purchase at a reasonable price - without compromising the fun of water sports? Thoughts on an expensive hobby. Anyone who has caught the boating bug will be...
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When the summer comes to an end, you should already think about the winterization of boats and yachts. In part 1 of our news we devoted ourselves on 14.9.2023 to the topic "Gasoline and diesel don't last forever". Today the SeaHelp editorship calls further topics, which should be absolutely considered with the Einwintern of boats yachts, if one does not...
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The rigging, i.e. the rigging with all parts of the standing and running rigging including mast and spars, is one of the most important components of a sailing yacht. SeaHelp lists the different types and gives tips on maintenance and care. When choosing the correct rig, two systems can be roughly distinguished first: Top rig or partial rig. Both types...
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Life jackets can help save lives. The problem: in Germany and most EU countries there is no uniformly regulated life jacket obligation. SeaHelp explains when and where in the German-speaking countries and the bordering states there is an obligation to wear a life jacket. Life jackets can help save lives. Relevant this becomes especially when the water is cold or...
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The next vacation season is already in sight, the planning for the summer trip with your own or chartered boat is in full swing. But where to go with dog and cat? Depending on the destination, it may be a good idea to simply take the animals along. The European Consumer Centre Germany gives tips on what mistresses and masters...
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