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- Annual YACHT photography competition featuring a wide variety of sailing and atmospheric images; readers submit creative and spontaneous entries.  
- Winners receive top prizes such as two Insta360 X5 cameras, a magnetic glass set with a tray and a Barigo ship’s clock.  
- Other prizes include travel vouchers, bags, clothing, and safety, comfort and personal care products from various brand partners.

2026 Readers’ Photo Competition: Here are the best photos of the season

- The crew sail from Galaxidi to Corinth as a storm is brewing, with the sails reefed, and almost reach a hull speed of seven knots.  
- The passage through the 3.4 sm long Corinth Canal, which rises to a height of up to 80 m, takes 40 minutes and requires prior online registration and payment.  
- The Corinth Canal, opened in 1893, shortens the Patras–Piraeus route by 200 sm and is now used primarily by yachts and passenger ships.

Greece: With a tailwind to Corinth – and right through the rock

- Biatel One Ton ‘High Noon’: a custom-built, IOR-compliant wooden monohull from 1978, built using the mould-gluing method; designed for regattas; limited comfort when cruising; price: 238,000 euros.  
- Extensive refit from 2010: frames and keel area renewed, new paintwork, interior fittings, teak deck, carbon rig, fittings, gennaker setup, engine replaced.  
- Suitable for enthusiasts of classic IOR wooden regatta yachts who are prepared to maintain the vessel; a thorough inspection of the structure, moisture levels and refit documentation is required.

Second-hand boat of the week: Biatel One Ton – A profile of the classic wooden IOR yacht

- A new magnet system featuring short, lightweight magnets ensures that the Yacht-Magnet fluid compass is highly damped and virtually vibration-free.
- The 115 mm compass settles in just 14 seconds instead of 51, with a higher magnetic moment and better directional stability whilst retaining the same dimensions.
- Lighter systems sometimes allow the float to be omitted, offer dual-circle rose designs and, in the case of the 115 mm compass, feature bottom-mounted electric illumination.

100 years ago: YACHT 33/1926 – Innovative yacht compasses

- From 2027, a new league fixture list, closely integrated with the junior league; venues ranging from Friedrichshafen to the final in Hamburg.
- New partners and equipment: a four-year contract for J/70 boats, a new sailing sponsor, a social media agency and a technical platform featuring SAP Analytics.
- 2027 budget of 455,300 euros with stable entry fees; the league’s continuation is considered assured, whilst increased sponsorship is expected to reduce membership fees.

Bundesliga: A fresh start for the league – what’s set to change in 2027

- The lakes of Northern Italy combine alpine scenery, Mediterranean charm and varied sailing areas, each with its own winds, harbours and regulations.
- Skippers must plan their journey and consider the local infrastructure; on Lake Maggiore and Lake Lugano, the border location and differing boat licence regulations must be taken into account.
- Lake Como requires knowledge of wind conditions for trip planning; Portolago.com and the illustrated book ‘Alpenseen’ serve as further sources of information.

Northern Italy: Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

- Today’s ‘Golden Hinde’ (built in 1973) is a historically accurate replica which has sailed round the world twice and has been moored in London as a museum ship since 1996.  
- Since 2017, the wooden galleon has been undergoing extensive restoration at St Mary Overie Dock at a cost of around 4 million pounds, whilst visitor operations and events continue as normal.  
- Francis Drake’s original ship (1577–1580) brought immense booty to the Crown, established Drake’s fame and contributed to the rise of British naval power.

‘Golden Hinde’: The two lives of Drake’s famous galleon

- The Marq Diver Gen 3 is a smartwatch suitable for diving and sailing, featuring a classic diver’s watch design made from titanium, ceramic and sapphire crystal.  
- It offers regatta functions, autopilot control via compatible chartplotters, vessel data display and SOS communication via inReach.  
- The price is 3,150 euros; a more affordable alternative for sailors is the quatix 8 Pro, priced at 1,049 euros, which offers similar marine functions.

Electronics: Garmin Marq Diver smartwatch, classic design with sailing features

- 107 yachts with 945 sailors from over 50 countries set sail from Valletta for the 606-nautical-mile race around Sicily.  
- Late in the evening, ‘Black Jack 100’ was in the lead ahead of ‘Django 7X’ and last year’s winner ‘Balthasar’ as the wind died down.  
- German crews on “Varuna VI”, “Red Bandit” and the two-handed team “Mia Gioia” are in promising positions in their respective classes following the start.

Rolex Middle Sea Race: “Varuna VI” and “Red Bandit” are doing well in the race

- “Eker Süzme” won the first Cape 31 Gold Cup in Saint-Tropez in commanding fashion, finishing 17 points clear in a fleet of 28 boats.
- “Hatari” took bronze despite two false starts and penalties; other German boats: “Gecko d’or” in 7th place, “La Pericolosa” in 8th.
- Ten races with ten different winners demonstrate the high level of competition; Brennecke is using the Cape 31 as preparation for the World Championships and the 52 Super Series.

Cape 31 Gold Cup: “A fair result” – Bronze for “Hatari”

- The Norddeutscher Regatta Verein wins the final on Lake Wannsee, securing its ninth championship title since 2013 with four event victories out of six.
- The Konstanzer Yacht Club is promoted as the overall second-division winner; Lübeck Yacht Club, Regatta-Segler Neuruppin and Segel-Club Ville secure further promotion places.
- Four first-division teams are relegated; including BAT Sailing Team, which, as “Wir sind Wir Inclusion in Sailing e.V.”, comfortably retains its place in the 2nd Bundesliga.

Bundesliga: Déjà vu for NRV – Hamburg clinch their ninth league title

- The BSH has issued a warning of storm surges along the German Baltic Sea coast, with levels in some places exceeding 1 m above mean sea level, particularly in the Bays of Lübeck and Kiel.  
- Forecasts are uncertain and vary from region to region; yacht and harbour owners should monitor water levels, wind conditions and warnings locally.  
- It is recommended to use longer, securely fastened mooring lines, distribute the load, provide abrasion protection, position fenders correctly and minimise the wind-exposed surface area.

Baltic Sea: Storm surge warning – what boat owners should do now

- The Esse 890 is a narrow, 8.90 m long carbon-fibre daysailer, which can be towed on a trailer (2.48 m wide) and is designed for regattas, day trips and weekend cruises.  
- A centreboard (1.70–2.10 m), carbon rig, 50 m² of upwind sail area and 85 m² of gennaker allow for sporty sailing with a small crew.  
- Modular interior layout ranging from a minimalist racer to a weekender with a ‘chaise longue’; base price from 129,000 euros net, excluding engine and sails.

Esse 890: A versatile format for the most demanding requirements

- Lake Como: a large, deeply incised, Y-shaped Alpine lake, situated entirely within Italy, with no border or customs formalities.  
- Thermal wind system with the Tivano in the morning (N, 2–4 Bft) and the Breva in the afternoon (S, up to approx. 5 Bft in the northern basin).  
- 300-metre shore protection zone with a speed limit; water-skiing and high-speed boating permitted only outside this zone; documentation, third-party liability insurance and flushing to prevent invasive species are mandatory.

Destination: Lake Como – Italy at its best

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2026 Readers’ Photo Competition
Here are the best photos of the season

Greece
With a tailwind to Corinth – and right through the rock

Second-hand boat of the week
Biatel One Ton – A profile of the classic wooden IOR yacht

100 years ago
YACHT 33/1926 – Innovative yacht compasses

Bundesliga
A fresh start for the league – what’s set to change in 2027

Northern Italy
Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

‘Golden Hinde’
The two lives of Drake’s famous galleon

Electronics
Garmin Marq Diver smartwatch, classic design with sailing features

Rolex Middle Sea Race
“Varuna VI” and “Red Bandit” are doing well in the race

Cape 31 Gold Cup
“A fair result” – Bronze for “Hatari”

Bundesliga
Déjà vu for NRV – Hamburg clinch their ninth league title

Baltic Sea
Storm surge warning – what boat owners should do now

Esse 890
A versatile format for the most demanding requirements

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best

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2026 Readers’ Photo CompetitionHere are the best photos of the season

GreeceWith a tailwind to Corinth – and right through the rock

Second-hand boat of the weekBiatel One Ton – A profile of the classic wooden IOR yacht

100 years agoYACHT 33/1926 – Innovative yacht compasses

BundesligaA fresh start for the league – what’s set to change in 2027

Northern ItalyAlpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

‘Golden Hinde’The two lives of Drake’s famous galleon

ElectronicsGarmin Marq Diver smartwatch, classic design with sailing features

Rolex Middle Sea Race“Varuna VI” and “Red Bandit” are doing well in the race

Cape 31 Gold Cup“A fair result” – Bronze for “Hatari”

BundesligaDéjà vu for NRV – Hamburg clinch their ninth league title

Baltic SeaStorm surge warning – what boat owners should do now

Esse 890A versatile format for the most demanding requirements

DestinationLake Como – Italy at its best

2026 Readers’ Photo Competition
Here are the best photos of the season

Greece
With a tailwind to Corinth – and right through the rock

Second-hand boat of the week
Biatel One Ton – A profile of the classic wooden IOR yacht

100 years ago
YACHT 33/1926 – Innovative yacht compasses

Bundesliga
A fresh start for the league – what’s set to change in 2027

Northern Italy
Alpine lakes with a Mediterranean spirit

‘Golden Hinde’
The two lives of Drake’s famous galleon

Electronics
Garmin Marq Diver smartwatch, classic design with sailing features

Rolex Middle Sea Race
“Varuna VI” and “Red Bandit” are doing well in the race

Cape 31 Gold Cup
“A fair result” – Bronze for “Hatari”

Bundesliga
Déjà vu for NRV – Hamburg clinch their ninth league title

Baltic Sea
Storm surge warning – what boat owners should do now

Esse 890
A versatile format for the most demanding requirements

Destination
Lake Como – Italy at its best