From France to Croatia: Lagoon 42 Transfer Diary, Part 8
The transfer of Lagoon 42 has come to an end. Read the last post of this amazing sailing journey, which includes almost losing one crew member in Croatia!
Sailing Stories
Horror at the Lighthouse
Life at sea is not always nice and easy and neither is life at the lighthouse. It can often be very hard and solitary with the lack of company. I recommend you not to read this post if you don’t like scary and tragic stories.
Skippers’ Recommendations and Decisions
Although the customers on a sailing boat are usually eager to sail, see and explore it is always wise to listen to your skipper. Skippers rely on weather forecast and it is not in their interest to be blamed for laziness. They also look after your safety and don’t want to expose you to any risky situations.
Why a Rescue Action Ended up with Anger?
A sailing story with basic lessons about the life at sea and good seamanship. When anchored, a skipper is obliged to check out the anchor and make sure that his vessel is not moving. If leaving the yacht, skipper has to make sure that he is able to get back quickly in case of unexpected event, or he has to delegate a crew member to keep watch over the anchor. The key to the tender has to be placed in the engine when tender is in the sea. And last but not least, a good skipper would always observe the situation over the neighboring yachts.
Sailboat Racing And Regattas
Would you like to learn more about sailboat racing and regattas? If yes, check out this blog post and get all the neccesary info.
The Yacht – The Meaning and the Origin of the Word
This post is about the meaning and the origin of the word “yacht”. This word comes from the Dutch word “jacht” which means “hunt”. There is also an interesting story about the connection between the British king Charles II and the origin of the word “yacht”.
He Simply Loves Lighthouses
Story of the 56 lighthouses in the Adriatic, all built in the 19th century by the Austrian Empire. The goal was to fortify the boarders of the empire and to make seafaring throughout the Adriatic safer and easier. Mitja Župančič from Slovenia studied those lighthouses and wrote a book about them.
Is Figurehead Just a Decoration of the Ship?
Figureheads on the prows of the boats were believed to protect the ship and her crew and that a figurehead would lead the ship safely through the troubled waters. In case of piracy or other dishonorable action the figurehead was covered.
Addiction to Smartphones vs. Strong Winds. Who Wins?
Smartphones are taking over the sailing world as well. They can be very useful in sailing, but can be quite dangerous when they are used constantly, without regarding basic safety principles of sailing on a yacht. This is a story about how a sailing team lost their phones after a strong gust of wind hit their boat.
They took friend’s advice: “If you want to travel the world, don’t buy a couch” and bought sailboat instead
Sailing Uma is not just a boat, it is their entire home. Read Dan’s and Kika’s incredible story.