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Category Archives: Press
Trouble afloat – Orca attacks – rudder failure
INCIDENT # 4 – RUDDER DISABLED BY ORCA ATTACK OFF PORTUGAL Trouble afloat
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Tom Cunliffe – Sythesis of Autopilot and Windpilot
22TON PILOT CUTTER WESTERNMANN PERFORMED BY RAYMARINE TILLERPILOT Tom Cunliffe
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Elaine Bunting – new editor of Yachting World
EVER-PRESENT Whenever the ARC pitched its tent in Las Palmas, Elaine Bunting was sure to be there ready on the dockside at the Muelle Deportivo. Even back in the days of Jimmy Cornell, she represented the straightforward and unpretentious link … Continue reading
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SV Guppy – Laura Dekker NZ
YEARNING FOR THE SEA – AGAIN After staying 24 months in Whangarei NZ, living on her boat, going to school, Laura heading for preparation for the next challenge: CAPE HOORN and ALASKA that´s the idea for a young girl, just … Continue reading
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SailingGen – Prof. Armin Horn GER
A new star at the sky – in the wake of the boat Solar, Wind, Diesel, Welle – das Kielwasser ist vielleicht die bessere Energiequelle. Die modernen Schlepp Generatoren waren zuerst auf den internationalen ULDB Regattaschiffen zu finden, die ihren … Continue reading
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Windpilot – product information – press release
PACIFIC PLUS – NEWS The 45-year history of Windpilot is peppered with trailblazing innovations. Founded in 1968, the company hand-built its NORDSEE, ATLANTIK and PACIFIC systems in stainless steel until 1985, when the launch of the PACIFIC and PACIFIC PLUS … Continue reading
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Peter Foerthmann on television 24.10.2013
WINDPILOT WORLDMARKETLEADER BASED IN HAMBURG Portrait about Peter Foerthmann designer of Windpilot Vane gear who is running the business since 38 years from his home base in Hamburg. here is the Link to NDR Mediathek
SV Boundless, Sheryl+Graham Anley SA
Shipwrecked on a reef in South Africa – Shipwrecked Sailor Rescues Jack Russell First – Then Returns For Wife Sheryl Graham and his wife have been underway for a three months sailing trip on her yacht BOUNDLESS at South African … Continue reading
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Jimmy Cornell – Atlantic Odyssey – Transatlantic Rally 2013
Atlantic Odyssey: a new transatlantic rally for cruising sailors. Jimmy Cornell, the founder of the ARC (Atlantic Rally for Cruisers), is launching a new transatlantic rally whose aim is to return to the original spirit of the ARC, that of … Continue reading
SUNREEF YACHTS Polska burnt down last night
SUNREEF YACHTS certainly one of the worlds biggest boat yards for Sailing an Powerboat Catamarans in GDANSK / POLAND has burnt down completely during the night 18th to 20th of january. A huge hall with 5 big cats has been … Continue reading
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Bora Bora Liquid Festival December 12 -18, 2011
SOFITEL BORA BORA MARARA BEACH & PRIVATE ISLAND Escape this winter to an unrivaled Polynesian adventure steeped in the culture, island hospitality and exciting water sports activities awaiting you at the most beautiful lagoon in the world, Bora Borahhh! Known … Continue reading
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SV Lynn Rival, Rachel+Paul Chandlers UK
CAPTURED BY PIRATES IN SOMALIA published by Elaine Bunting YACHTING WORLD on september 27.2011 388 Days held captive in Somalia – Paul and Rachel Chandler’s gripping account of captivity in Somalia is food for thought At first glance, a new … Continue reading
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SPIEGEL #19 / 2011 Laura Dekker WEIT DRAUSSEN
Die Niederländerin Laura Dekker will als jüngste Seglerin die Welt umrunden. Jugendschützer versuchten, die Rekordjagd zu verhindern, doch nun ist die 15-Jährige mit ihrer Yacht „Guppy“ unterwegs. Die Eltern werden von Gewissensbissen geplagt. Hier der SPIEGEL BERICHT Laura Dekker
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YACHTING WORLD, Atlantic Gear Test, Windpilot top rated
If you’re thinking about equipping your yacht for long-distance cruising, our unique annual Atlantic Gear Test, the largest independent test of marine gear in the world, is invaluable. In the first of a two-part special feature, Toby Hodges reveals the … Continue reading
SV Berserk loss, commented by Nick Jaffe AUS
Nick Jaffe posted in his blog on 2nd of march 2011 Here is the article of 2nd of march 2011 published in NATIONAL STUFF.CO.NZ
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SV Espen, Liz Cleere + Jamie Furlong UK
Oyster 435 with her owner Liz and Jamie on her way to MUMBAI, INDIA. Both are writing regularely for the British sailing magazin SAILING TODAY. Here are some interesting articles: “SV ESPER to EGYPT” The intense blue waters and desert … Continue reading
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Windpilot – global micro market leader for windvanes
Prof. Dr. Bernd Venohr of the EMF Institute at the Berlin School of Economics The characteristic features of global market leaders Germany is the global market leader in global market leaders according to a new book published at the end … Continue reading
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SV Silver Cloud, Cory+Ovi Sacasan US
US built Pearson 40 has sustained severe damage in Hurricane IKE in 2008 – being restored by the owner and his wife during now 2 years because they had no insurance. This is their message sent 27.11.2010: Hi Peter Thanks … Continue reading
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