Category Archives: Press
SV Pingo – Mike Smith Au
THE LOOSE ENDS OF A CHRISTMAS TALE On 25 December 2021, I posted a Christmas tale about Michael Date on my blog following his decision to withdraw from the entry list for the GGR 2022. A year or so later, I would … Continue reading
Aries – Peter Mathiessen Brazil – UPDATE
BACK TO THE FUTURE Peter Mathiessen´s comment of today 09.01.2023: Peter Matthiessen no longer owns Aries, so it isn’t immediately obvious why the Bad Weather Problem (and its stubborn refusal to manifest itself in the real world – see, for … Continue reading
SV Jonathan – Caro + Marc van de Weg NED
JONATHAN JUST ARRIVED IN PUERTO WILLIAMS – CHILE Hi Peter, A few days ago we arrived in Puerto Williams from the Pacific. We had an uneventful crossing from Rapa Iti in the Austral Islands. Sure we had some weather but … Continue reading
Golden Globe Race – SV Asteria – Tapio Lehtinen – Update 28.nov.2022
REFLECTIONS ON THE LOSS OF ASTERIA Tapio Lehtinen
Julia Jones – Yachting Monthly
YACHTING MONTHLY Book review Reviews – Comments
Tom Cunliffe – Sythesis of Autopilot and Windpilot
22TON PILOT CUTTER WESTERNMANN PERFORMED BY RAYMARINE TILLERPILOT Tom Cunliffe
Golden Globe Race – Istvan Kopar – Press Release
A MATTER OF HONOUR Press Release
Tom Cunliffe – a sailor to the core
MY CHRISTMAS PRESENT In my (ever more swiftly flowing) life, it is moments of human contact and personal connection that truly touch my soul, warm my heart and provide lifelong pleasure.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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