YACHT 11/2026: Big Baltic Sea special and exciting boat building trends

The magazine has a clear focus on the Baltic Sea and offers sailors comprehensive information for the coming season. It begins with an in-depth Baltic Sea special, which presents three central areas in detail. The focus is on Sweden, where thousands of islets off the south-east coast form a protected archipelago. The cruising guide presents the most beautiful harbours in Kalmarsund and the archipelago and provides practical tips for navigating this challenging area.

The German Baltic Sea coasts of Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania are presented in a large area report that summarises news and current developments. A travel report takes the whole family from Berlin to Copenhagen and shows how city breaks and sailing trips can be combined.

Daysailer with a fun factor

The Saffier SE 28 Leopard takes centre stage in the test area. The Dutch daysailer specialists remain true to their line and promise a model that is easy to sail and still a lot of fun. The editorial team tested the boat in detail and assessed whether the yacht is sporty and comfortable at the same time and is actually suitable for single-handed sailing. The test provides information about the sailing characteristics, handling and practical benefits for various areas of use.

Luxury yacht and scow-bug trend

The "Magic" built by Vitters represents a special category in yacht building. The 44 metre long yacht is intended to be a retreat for the owner's family and at the same time score points in regattas. A visit on board shows how luxury and passion for sailing can be realised at this level.

An article on boat design is dedicated to the current trend towards rounded to flat bow sections. More and more regatta yachts have a scow bow, the unusual design of which offers clear advantages.

The editorial team explains what is behind this development and the hydrodynamic effects of the flat nose. The article places the trend in the context of current developments in regatta sailing and shows why this design is becoming increasingly popular.

Boat care for a clear view and more

In the technical section, the editors provide detailed cleaning instructions for the sprayhood. The instructions show how to effectively remove sparks and mould from the tarpaulin. Practical tips help to remove mould stains and protect the soft top in the long term.

The magazine also contains a number of other articles. The weather routing app Navimetrix is presented in detail. This cross-platform software works on Windows, Mac, Android and iOS.

An essay deals with the curse and blessing of constant accessibility, even on the high seas. The topic of fog is dealt with in a separate article, which shows how crews can stay safely on course in uncertain weather. A blue water experiment poses the question of whether sailing around the world with 220 alternating co-sailors can work.

One-handed pioneer and Olympic dreams

The single-handed pioneer Nicolette Milnes-Walker, who was the first woman to cross the Atlantic solo in 1971, is honoured with an excerpt from her book, which has now been published in German. She sailed across the Atlantic for 44 days, with loneliness posing her greatest challenge.

The Panorama section contains the latest news on the Olympic vote, marine sites, a new rescue cruiser and maritime surveillance. New boats are presented, including the FP 55 cruising catamaran and the IRC racer Botin Cup 41. A commentary by Steffi von Wolff on saving money at the wrong end rounds off the magazine.

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