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SV Kira von Celle, Beate+Detlev Schmandt GER

WORK FIRST – GO SAILING AFTERWARDS SV SOLVEIGH IV, a HR 42, Number 77 built in 1983 has been cruising around the world with the famous German Circumnavigator ROLLO GEHARD during 1983 – 1991. Todays owners Beate und Detlev purchased … Continue reading

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SV Symi, Crododiles love affair with Windpilot

Australian Pilot books mentions saltwater crocodiles to be dangerous, advising the following: DO NOT leave the dinghy hanging out of the back, especially at night. In particular a rubber duck. Either tie it alongside or lift it out of the … Continue reading

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SV Pagena, Susanne Toelzel+Joachim Probst GER

Hallo Herr Förthmann, Moin! Ich hoffe, es geht Ihnen gut und Sie genießen den Sommer. Wir sind mittlerweile in Südfrankreich und damit im Mittelmeer angekommen. Der Mast ist gestellt und wir haben auch schon die ersten Tage auf dem Wasser … Continue reading

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MV Wind Horse, Linda+Steve Dashew US

If life time is going – sometimes its worth considering New Paradigms for Cruising. The Dashew family has been developing some perfect sailing boats for bluewater cruising – and after some time and getting older – converted thinking in terms … Continue reading

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SV Fortuna, Salvatore Moreno ITA

Questo sito nasce con l’esigenza da parte dell’autore di raccontare e trasmettere il concetto di viaggio; Inizialmente del vagabondare in barca a vela, microcosmo e casa che si sposta fisicamente, forse la casa ideale. Di seguito ho volutamente inserito argomenti … Continue reading

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SV Delicate Dawn, Rosan van Essen+Mathijs Dijkema NED

RAIDER 35 made a trip around the world and returned safely.They wrote a nice article in Nederlands online ZILT MAGAZIN Their blog containing beautiful pictures

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SV De Ware Jakob, Jaap+Renee van den Broek NED

Starting in their homeport in Nederlands sometime in 2003 and spending their lifetime on a beautiful KOOPMANS 53. Here is the blog

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SV Brancaleone, Roberto Ritossa ITA

Roberto and his family departed from Italy in 2009 and is currently in BRASIL. He is book author of MED WEATHER published by IMRAY. Please visit Robertos blog here

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SV Pagena, Susanne Tölzel + Joachim Probst GER

Ovni 345

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SV Brigo, Eckhard Tiemann GER

Reinke 12m Aluminium gebaut auf der Reise nach Sueden. Hier ist der Bloig

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SV Blue Pearl, Carola + Stefan Bormann GER

Weltumsegelung beendet! Nach 3 1/2 Jahren Weltumsegelung kehrte die Bavaria 38 wohlbehalten Am 27.7.2011 mit ihrer Besatzung zurück in ihren Heimathafen Heiligenhafen. Das ausführliche Logbuch dieser Reise und eine Unzahl Fotos sind hier zu finden.

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SV Sadiqi, Keith Tanner Australia

SV Sadiqi, a customs made 30ft glassfibre yacht, with Keith and his family departed from PERTH Western Australia sometime in 2009, cruising North towards Malaysia, turned West towards THAILAND. Hi Peter, I am more than happy with the unit, Thanks … Continue reading

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SV Sasha, Erika + Ali Peters GER

THE VERY FIRST SERIES BUILT PACIFIC fitted in 1986 on SV SASHA a S & S 42 wooden built in the UK. The unit has been in duty for now 25 years and has served more than 100.000 nautical miles! … Continue reading

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SV Nicone, Peter Bäni CH

Contest 41 on circumnavigation since now 4 years, currently in French Polynesia, heading West. Here is the blog

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SV Mingming, Roger Taylor UK

SV Mingming arrives back in Plymouth after 67 days at sea. Mingming is a CORRIBEE21 Here is the way to Rogers blog

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SV Thor, Christin+Christian Wagner GER

Saling around the world – thats the idea! The start in Germany has taken place in July 2011. Please follow their blog here

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SV Frieda, Florian Renn GER

Ich träume von einer Blauwasserreise, die verschiedener nicht sein könnte. Mir schwebt eine Fahrt quer durch Frankreichs Kanäle vor: durch die verschiedensten Landschaften, auf dem Weg ins Mittelmeer. Neben den geplanten Flusskilometern soll auch ausreichend Zeit für Land, Leute und … Continue reading

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Windpilot service staff wearing the Windpilot T-shirt

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SV Revenge of Arnis, boat size always matters

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SV Lou Tai, Cedric Groux FRA

Au gran croisiere avec ce DIAM 40 depuis 16 ans, ici le blog du Cedric avec son famille

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