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- Main causes of propeller damage: electrolysis, stray currents, fouling, damaged teeth, and faults in installation and maintenance.
- Sacrificial anodes, regular checks for cracks and corrosion, shaft bearings, sealing and securing the propeller are key protective measures.
- Careful handling of lines, correct gear-shifting techniques and raising crew awareness prevent blockages and premature wear of the propulsion system.

Protecting propellers: How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

- The Atlas 190 is an offshore lifejacket with 190 N buoyancy, designed for comfort, freedom of movement and airway protection.  
- ADAPT technology rotates the wearer onto their back and keeps the airways clear, complemented by splash protection and a SOLAS-approved light.  
- Available as the DLX Hammar, DLX Pro Sensor and Pro Sensor, suitable for everything from offshore to coastal sailing and can be combined with Mustang oilskins.

Mustang Survival Atlas 190: Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

- If the rope becomes entangled, there is a risk of hidden damage to the drive train, which may later lead to vibrations, leaks or breakdowns.
- Experts recommend using a crane, visiting a workshop and removing the propeller and shaft to identify any deformation, imbalance or consequential damage to the clutch and gearbox.
- Bearings, seals, Saildrive components and peripheral parts may be damaged without being noticed; a professional inspection is therefore essential for safety reasons, even though cases of damage are rare.

After the line gets caught in the screw: This needs to be checked

- In the event of an abrupt engine stoppage caused by a line becoming entangled in the propeller, the top priority is to sail safely out of the danger zone.
- Restarting the engine without checking first can cause bent shafts, faulty seals and gradual damage to the gearbox.
- Disengage the engine; if possible, untie the line from the deck; otherwise, dive down or use a towing aid, and only investigate the cause once in a safe area.

Rope caught in the propeller: the key steps to take in an emergency

- Grease fires on yachts are extremely dangerous and are often caused by overheated oil in unattended pans in the galley.  
- In an emergency: switch off the heat source, smother the fire with a lid, never use water, alert the crew and make an emergency call.  
- Prevention: cook carefully, keep flammable materials away, have fire-extinguishing equipment to hand, brief the crew, and ensure fire safety measures are observed in the engine room as well.

Fire on board: It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

- Musto führt den LPX Gore-Tex Trockenanzug für Jollen- und Inshore-Segeln ein, atmungsaktiv, trockenhaltend, Preis 999 Euro.
- Gore-Tex ePE, dreilagiges Material, recyceltes Polyester außen, austauschbare Latexmanschetten und versiegelte Nähte sichern Dichtigkeit.
- Verstärkungen an Gesäß und Knien, verstellbare Träger, Taschen und Reflexdetails; Alternativen ab ca. 659 bis 850 Euro von Gill, Profi-Sailing, Zhik.

Musto LPX: Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

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- Heat protection on board through bathing, evaporative cooling (wet textiles, mini air-conditioning units), fans, windscoops and insulated ice containers.  
- Keeping food cool using an efficiently utilised on-board refrigerator, frozen cooling elements, insulation in sleeping bags and preservation methods.  
- Further measures: Awnings and umbrellas, reflective hatch foils, flexible route and travel time planning and heat-reducing sleeping and cooking habits.

Cool down and sleep better: 10 tips to combat the heat on board

- iPhone 14+ and Pixel 9 enable text-based satellite emergency calls in coastal areas, but cannot be used in international waters.  
- The basis is the Globalstar network (approx. 80 % of the earth's surface); the service supplements but does not replace VHF radio, EPIRB, PLB or Iridium phones.  
- Activation via key combination, guided question dialogue, location and status data transmission; service free of charge until Dec. 2024, fees open thereafter.

Communication: Satellite SOS with iPhone and Pixel, how smartphones close dead spots at sea

- Kanguro is the first lifejacket developed by Veleria San Giorgio that secures parents and newborns together.
- It reduces the risk of parents and baby becoming separated in rough seas and has been specially designed for very young children.
- Kanguro won the Compasso d'Oro ADI 2026, is on display at the ADI Design Museum and will be launched on the market in 2026 once it has been trialled.

Safety: Kanguro - lifejacket for parents and infants wins design award

- Drones can quickly bring Restube rescue equipment to people in distress on Föhr and at the same time analyse the situation and position from the air.
- Benefits and limitations: Restube only helps people who are able to act, does not replace a lifejacket and offers no protection against hypothermia or unconsciousness.
- The technology is dependent on the weather and the law, is being trialled on Föhr and internationally and is considered an additional, not a replacement, rescue tool.

Föhr fire brigade tests rescue drone with Restube

- Rig Gauge PRO measures shroud tension precisely with seawater-resistant stainless steel and aluminium components, without wear-prone plastic rollers.  
- The scale is compatible with Loos/PowerOtto devices, measures in kg and lb and enables the continued use of known rig trim values.  
- Available for 2.5-4 mm and 5-7 mm wire, with 150 mm ruler, diameter gauge, padded bag; price per device 255 euros.

Rig: Sea Sure Rig Gauge PRO - Shroud tension gauge for precise rig trim

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Safety equipment for yachts: Tests & recommendations

Protecting propellers
How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

Mustang Survival Atlas 190
Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

After the line gets caught in the screw
This needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propeller
The key steps to take in an emergency

Fire on board
It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPX
Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Unfall
Explosion während der Kieler Woche

Cool down and sleep better
10 tips to combat the heat on board

Communication
Satellite SOS with iPhone and Pixel, how smartphones close dead spots at sea

Safety
Kanguro - lifejacket for parents and infants wins design award

Föhr fire brigade tests rescue drone with Restube

Rig
Sea Sure Rig Gauge PRO - Shroud tension gauge for precise rig trim

Safety equipment for yachts: Tests & recommendations

Protecting propellersHow skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

Mustang Survival Atlas 190Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

After the line gets caught in the screwThis needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propellerThe key steps to take in an emergency

Fire on boardIt’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPXNeuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

UnfallExplosion während der Kieler Woche

Cool down and sleep better10 tips to combat the heat on board

CommunicationSatellite SOS with iPhone and Pixel, how smartphones close dead spots at sea

SafetyKanguro - lifejacket for parents and infants wins design award

Föhr fire brigade tests rescue drone with Restube

RigSea Sure Rig Gauge PRO - Shroud tension gauge for precise rig trim

Protecting propellers
How skippers can prevent damage to the propulsion system

Mustang Survival Atlas 190
Sailing equipment that deserves its place on deck

After the line gets caught in the screw
This needs to be checked

Rope caught in the propeller
The key steps to take in an emergency

Fire on board
It’s a disaster if the galley catches fire!

Musto LPX
Neuer Trockenanzug für Jollensegler

Unfall
Explosion während der Kieler Woche

Cool down and sleep better
10 tips to combat the heat on board

Communication
Satellite SOS with iPhone and Pixel, how smartphones close dead spots at sea

Safety
Kanguro - lifejacket for parents and infants wins design award

Rig
Sea Sure Rig Gauge PRO - Shroud tension gauge for precise rig trim