Twice a year, YACHT classic is published, a magazine that is all about classic yachts and their origins, the people behind them and the history of yachting. Now it's time again. With issue 1/2023, we are once again taking our readers into what is perhaps the most beautiful parallel world of sailing.
Colourful variety of classic yacht themes
We focus on the classic yacht scene on Lake Constance and sail with a replica of a traditionally built 8 mR yacht at the Classic Weekend Bodensee. The aft "Starling Burgess" was built at Josef Martin's shipyard according to plans by the American designer whose name it bears. The drawings were reconstructed on the computer by Juliane Hempel.
In Marstal, we accompanied the restoration of the first steel cruiser yacht "Talisman" built by Abeking & Rasmussen in 1920. The ship was completely refurbished with sustainability in mind, from the ropes to the electric drive.
Our author Marc Bielefeld reveals the secret of the bone ships, models made from animal bones by prisoners of war during the Napoleonic Wars.
In a comprehensive biography, we take a closer look at the Swedish designer, shipyard owner and, above all, regatta sailor Tore Holm. To this day, he is Sweden's most successful Olympian in his field.
In the south of England, our correspondent Nic Comption is on board the "Elrhuna", a 1904 sloop inspired by the royal British yacht "Britannia", which also has an exciting history.
Early in the year, the president of the J dinghy association, Manfred Jacob, invited us on board his 100-year-old "Woge". In strong winds, we set off on the steeply gaff-rigged vessel on the Elbe, which was still at winter temperatures. The result was some fast-paced shots and a good impression of the antique J dinghy.
Care and restoration of classic sailing boats
We also present a chapter from the new book by master boat builder Uwe Baykowski in an advance print. It tells you everything you need to know about decks on classic boats. From care and maintenance to restoration and new construction.
Restoration is also the subject of a photo story that was created during work on an old Zees boat. For several months, the Berlin photographer accompanied the rescue of this traditional vessel, which was originally used for fishing under sail.
And finally, in our "New Old Ones" section, we compare a wooden Neptune cruiser with one built from GRP. The standardised class, which is very actively sailed in regattas in Sweden, fits exactly into the dimensions of the 15-berth archipelago cruisers.
How to read YACHT classic
The new YACHT classic is available from today in well-stocked newsagents. You can also order the magazine in the DK shop and subscribe to it digitally and in print.
