One of the most dangerous places in the world is certainly Cape Horn on the south of Chile. And although many people have died trying to round the cape, there are still numerous others who try to do it every year. There is even an association who gathers people who have rounded Cape Horner. This is a story of one such person.
Stay Afloat, by Swedish Robship, is a must-have product on a sailing trip. It permanently stops water penetration and can be used with plastic, wood and/or metal materials. Stay Afloat is easy to use inside and outside the crack and can be applied over the water flow.
One of the most frequently asked questions when choosing a sailing boat at the charter company is whether to choose a boat with a roll mainsail or one with a full batten mainsail. Like most questions, this one has no single answer. Find out more about this everlasting dilemma in our article.
Meltemi, summer northerly winds, are characteristic for Greek islands. They generally blow from June and July till the end of of September and the beginning of October. Sometimes the meltemi can reach up to 7 or 8 on a Beaufort scale. Be sure to check the weather forecast.
Hanse Yachts Company surprised us with a big yacht – over 20 m in length – at the recent Boot 2014 in Düsseldorf. The Hanse 675 was designed by the Judel & Vrolijk Co. and Hanse Yachts Design. They decided to adopt successful solutions and details from previous models. The first model of this yacht will be available in late summer 2015.
Sailing and photography are two hobbies (or ways of life, for some) that make an excellent combination. Some people have a wonderful opportunity to earn for a living by photographing sailing events and destinations, but most sailing photographers are amateurs. Daniel Gohstand of ImageSails has created an original business of putting photos onto sails. Read more!
To stay in the business, companies have to follow trends and update their fleet. Dufour presents their comfortable and stylish 48 Catamaran and we give a review.
Marina Frapa, situated in Rogoznica, is the most beautiful and the most comfortable marina at the Adriatic. It was completely built as a private investment. Marina Frapa transformed a small picturesque village into the center of nautical tourism.
Ferretti 650, a product of an Italian shipyard, is expected to be shown on boat shows in autumn 2014. The new Ferretti motor yacht has an aerodynamic fly bridge and elegantly shaped curves. Ferretti 650 is exceptionally functional and sophisticated, especially when it comes to safety and comfort.
Skrivena Luka is a beautiful bay on Lastovo island. It is located on the southern part of the island and is declared a part of Lastovo Natural Park. Another reason to visit Lastovo is the lighthouse Struga. The lighthouse keeper provides accommodation within the lighthouse so you can enjoy the isolated life for a while.
