A year ago, the plans of Schleswig-Holstein's Environment Minister Tobias Goldschmidt to protect large areas of the German Baltic Sea as a national park were thwarted by political realities. He then announced that he wanted to establish nature reserves instead. Water sports enthusiasts listened up. Will the feared restrictions now come about as a result of this Baltic Sea protection action plan? We have enquired and provide answers in the Baltic Sea Special.
Our guest author Lars Reisberg writes in his reflection on the subject of buying a boat that an extensive tour on this inland sea can have the effect of sailing around the world for the crew. Because they have the feeling of being far away and embarking on a great adventure. It should be added that such a journey leads to a wide variety of landscapes.
Exciting cruises in fascinating areas
Perhaps the most striking of these are the Scandinavian archipelago coasts. Last summer, several colleagues were drawn there. Nico Krauss reports on his trip to the Åland Islands, and Mike Peuker gives tips on mooring on the rocks.
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I realised once again how grateful we should be that we can spend our free time on the water summer after summer when I read a very special story: a newly founded association offers young adults with serious illnesses a sailing programme to strengthen their resilience. Hans Borchert's very personal report describes the strength the participants recharge on board.
Marvels of technology
All these topics are united in the truest sense of the word by the sail as a drive. Our technology team devotes a full 18 pages to it in a special feature in this issue. Nautor's new 88-footer is also powered by the wind. But not only by it. From the outside, you can't tell that the boat is full of innovative technology. In collaboration with electric motor manufacturer Torqeedo, a power plant has been created that does far more than just provide propulsion. We reveal what in our yacht portrait.
As in other competitive sports, regatta sailing depends on consistent support. A report on the Kiel-Schilksee sailing boarding school shows that this includes dovetailing training with school lessons and how this works.
Enjoy this issue!
Lasse Johannsen, Deputy Editor-in-Chief of YACHT
All topics of the new YACHT at a glance:
PANORAMA
Horizon
Spectacular snapshot of a "nosedive"
Current
Vandalism;
grinding wheels;
extreme weather;
Recall;
research
Journey
Attention, anchor bans! Italy issues new regulations
New boats
Jager 37R;
Dufour 44;
Tricat 8.50;
Leopard 46
Sport
Silverrudder;
TP 52 series;
Youth America's Cup;
Swan Cup
OSTSEE SPECIAL
Journey
The Åland Islands between Sweden and Finland are rich in
rich in culture and unique nature. Nico Krauss has
travelled to them
Precinct
Ten places that every Baltic sailor should have seen
Charter
Where you can find rental yachts in Scandinavia
and why cruising in the north is unique
Practice
With hammer and nail - how to fasten to the skerry
Environment
National park through the back door?
What the "Baltic Sea Action Plan" means for sailors
Boat buying guide
What really matters when choosing a boat. Tips from a professional
Boat buying essay
Steffi von Wolff on the best decision you can make as a sailor
Therapy cruise
How people suffering from cancer regain strength for everyday life while sailing
Law
Is it legal to buy boating licences online?
One day ... at the DSV base
The sailing elite of tomorrow lives, learns and trains in Kiel.
Insights into the everyday life of a young athlete
Distress at sea
How to protect yourself from high salvage claims in the event of an accident
TEST & TECHNOLOGY
Heyman 42 PPH
One of Sweden's best yacht designers launches his own boat brand.
His first product, a deck saloon yacht, is full of innovations. The test
Premieres
Which exciting new boats were shown at the in-water trade fair in Cannes
SAILING SPECIAL
Workshop
Gluing instead of sewing! How to carry out emergency repairs on modern
membrane sails. Instructions
Mainsail
Roll or tie? The best and safest way to
and safest way to reduce the size
Foresail
Are genoas that are fitted with a line reefing system
better than ordinary furling jibs?
Equipment
Notruder;
folding bike;
boat shoes;
Drinking water additive;
Mini washing machine
DIY
Ventilation, mosquito and moisture protection:
Readers' tips about the hatch
YACHT-MARKT
Germany's most up-to-date water sports market
The complete range for sailors on nine pages:
Used boats, offers to buy, broker and insurance offers,
school and charter adverts, specialist market
The special boat
Nautor brought Torqeedo on board for the Swan 88 - with astonishing results
Wake
How Melanie Roberts became the voice of the America's Cup
