The new version of the Sea-Help app has finally arrived. The software is very useful for sailors who experience an accident at sea. The app also offers useful information, for example the user’s distance from gas stations on the Adriatic.
In this post we are talking about a sailing route from Almeria, Spain through the Strait of Gibraltar. However, the crew wanted to visit the Cabo Verde, so they had to steer alongside the coast of Africa, which eventually led them to the Caribbean!
Salona 44 is a sailing yacht with LOA of 14.5 m and is designed in a light yet robust and solid way. J&J designers are responsible for comfort on board and elegant lines. The latest news mention Salona Charter Edition, a great novelty for the season 2015.
Anchoring is one of the basic and most crucial sailing maneuvers. There is an unwritten codex of behavior when anchoring in anchorages, the most important rule being allowing other yachtsmen to perform anchoring in peace. Various types of anchors are designed to suit various types of seabeds. Read all about this in our second post in the series about anchoring.
Things to think about when planning a sailing trip on a charter yacht: budget, type of boat, destination, crew and who is in charge on the boat. One tip: avoiding the high season does not only mean avoiding high prices of charter, but could also provide lower prices of other aspects of sailing holidays, such as berth fees, restaurant prices, fish and food prices at the markets, etc.
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.
When a sailing season is over, yachts need to pass a thorough cleaning procedure and inspection. Only after that can they be ready for another season.
Anchoring is one of the basic and most important sailing maneuvers. It is not that difficult to perform, but can sometimes be tricky, depending on the seabed, the type of the anchor and other factors. Sometimes, it is necessary to repeat it several times so that you could anchor the yacht properly and provide safety for the passengers. Read the first part of our series of posts about proper anchoring!
Sailing a yacht is usually a pleasant and relaxed experience. However, sometimes problems related to steering can occur. The inability to steer a yacht can be of mechanical and electronic nature. Some of those issues can be solved by people who are aboard the yacht, but some of them demand a call for help. Learn more about how to fix steering problems.
Here is a list of five catamarans. It consists of five excellent vessels which all have distinctive features. The catamarans are listed according to the author’s preferences. Read about Eleuthera 60, Sanya 57, Voyage 500, Nautitech 542 and Lagoon 450.
