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Rescue equipment on board is like a fire extinguisher at home and an airbag in the car: hopefully you never have to use it or deploy it. But when an emergency occurs, everything must be ready and the crew must know how to use the safety equipment properly. SeaHelp explains which rescue equipment should always be there - on the...
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What all must be on the trip? And what is superfluous? How much luggage can each crew member carry on board? SeaHelp explains what belongs to the basic equipment for sailors and why voluminous evening dresses and elegant leather loafers better stay at home.. Sailors and marines carry their belongings in a canvas duffel bag aboard the big ships. The...
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With the right ingredients and especially fresh vegetables, fish or even meat, wonderful dishes can be conjured up even in the narrow galley. Casseroles and dishes that can be prepared in just two pots are particularly practical. If it does get too crowded on the two-burner stove, side dishes such as rice, pasta or boiled potatoes can be kept warm...
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If, despite good preparation for the trip, good maintenance of the yacht and good seamanship, an unexpected mishap does occur on the water, crews can do a lot to expedite any necessary deployment of SeaHelp personnel. In addition, good preparation of the damaged crew can help make the rescuers' job easier when they arrive and optimize procedures. Despite all precautions,...
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It is one of the few remaining "mysteries" of the sport shipping, which apparently could not be explained yet or not sufficiently scientifically: mysterious, indefinable, mostly nocturnal noises on board bring many crews to the brink of a nervous breakdown. But what is it really that crackles, pops, rustles, tingles and cracks there on a regular basis?. Some crews describe...
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On a longer stroke, it is sometimes difficult to keep little light sailors happy. Those who can not yet read for themselves and gain little from an extensive siesta, need an occupation that is fun and distracts from the agonizing question "How much longer". SeaHelp has compiled the best game ideas for sea, anchorage and harbor. © Adobe Stock...
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Some 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...
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"You don't do that" is not something anyone who has made a faux pas on board against their better judgment likes to hear. But inside the sea fence apply some (unwritten) rules that novices can not immediately know. SeaHelp has compiled the most important ten rules etiquette on board. Adolf Freiherr Knigge, who with his book "On dealing with people"...
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If virgins are to scratch the mast, gifts of flowers directly overboard are gefiert and even cheerful whistling must be refrained from, these are unmistakable indications that at least the skipper on board is superstitious. SeaHelp has compiled the 13 (!) most popular superstitions on board. Superstition No. 1 - No flowers on board Flowers on board are reminiscent of...
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