Category Archives: Press

22TON PILOT CUTTER WESTERNMANN PERFORMED BY RAYMARINE TILLERPILOT Tom Cunliffe

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 →

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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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 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 →

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 →

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 →

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

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 →

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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Tom Cunliffe explains how he operates the Windpilot on his Gaff Cutter WESTERNMAN

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