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- Whitsun bushes made of birch branches in the rigging mark the start of the season and are said to bring luck and protection for sailing trips.  
- Probably originated in pagan fertility rituals, later merged with Christian Whitsun customs and adopted by sailors.  
- On board, only simple birch branches without jewellery, as flowers are considered bad luck and a distracting reminder of home.

Customs: Whitsun bush - what does the greenery in the rig stand for?

- Well-planned on-board provisions start with a well-thought-out shopping list and knowing what will fit on board and what will actually be used.
- Fresh, unrefrigerated food directly from the producer usually lasts longer; only buy delicate fruit and vegetables undamaged and check them regularly.
- Save space by disposing of large outer packaging, shopping in stages, using fixed stowage locations, stowage plans and using nets, boxes and sealed containers.

Galley: Provisions plan and stowage tips for your holiday cruise

- Extensive collection of on-board recipes from hearty seafood to vegan and vegetarian dishes, many as one-pot or ready to prepare.
- Consideration of conditions on board: limited space, energy consumption, shelf life of provisions and simple, quick preparation in rough seas.
- Focus on safety when cooking: non-slip workstations, safe cookers and pots, economical water consumption and consistent waste avoidance.

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- Sejlerkortet integrates 356 new harbours, 215 of which are in Germany and 141 in Sweden, and now covers the Baltic Sea from Flensburg to Świnoujście.
- The free app is used to plan trips with harbour information, prices, infrastructure and distance, journey time and fuel calculations.
- Users update harbour information using a community approach; data is stored according to the offline-first principle and kept available without mobile communications.

Cruise planning: Danish sailing app "Sejlerkortet" now with German Baltic Sea ports

- It presents 14 apps for everyday life on board and cruise planning, from logbook and area guides to crew, community and cost tools.  
- Community-based apps provide sailing area information, berth reservations and logistics data, some with special maps for certain regions.  
- Prices and models range from free, donation-based offers to more expensive subscription and module systems with extended professional functions.

Everyday life on board & cruise planning: The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

- Atlantic rallies offer private sailors community, weather routing, technical support and safety during the transatlantic passage.
- ARC/ARC+, Viking Explorers, Atlantic Posse and Rallye des Îles du Soleil differ in size, structure, route, cost and atmosphere.
- Routes mostly run from the Canary Islands/Cape Verde to the Caribbean, with start windows between October and January due to stable trade winds.

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Yacht travelling guide: The best routes & preparations

Customs
Whitsun bush - what does the greenery in the rig stand for?

Galley
Provisions plan and stowage tips for your holiday cruise

Cooking on board
32 recipes for sailors that are delicious and filling

Cruise planning
Danish sailing app "Sejlerkortet" now with German Baltic Sea ports

Everyday life on board & cruise planning
The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Atlantic rallies
The dream of the big pond - how to make it come true

Accidents
How quickly can cruising catamarans capsize?

Friday the 13th
Why skippers get nervous about flowers and rabbits today

New podcast episode
Psychologist Thomas Bickhardt explains seasickness

Literature
The Aeolian Islands

Baltic Sea tips
For the harbour day - 10 maritime museums worth seeing

Winter tips
25 activities for sailors in the cold season

Yacht travelling guide: The best routes & preparations

CustomsWhitsun bush - what does the greenery in the rig stand for?

GalleyProvisions plan and stowage tips for your holiday cruise

Cooking on board32 recipes for sailors that are delicious and filling

Cruise planningDanish sailing app "Sejlerkortet" now with German Baltic Sea ports

Everyday life on board & cruise planningThe 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Atlantic ralliesThe dream of the big pond - how to make it come true

AccidentsHow quickly can cruising catamarans capsize?

Friday the 13thWhy skippers get nervous about flowers and rabbits today

New podcast episodePsychologist Thomas Bickhardt explains seasickness

LiteratureThe Aeolian Islands

Baltic Sea tipsFor the harbour day - 10 maritime museums worth seeing

Winter tips25 activities for sailors in the cold season

Customs
Whitsun bush - what does the greenery in the rig stand for?

Galley
Provisions plan and stowage tips for your holiday cruise

Cooking on board
32 recipes for sailors that are delicious and filling

Cruise planning
Danish sailing app "Sejlerkortet" now with German Baltic Sea ports

Everyday life on board & cruise planning
The 14 best apps for sailors 2026

Atlantic rallies
The dream of the big pond - how to make it come true

Accidents
How quickly can cruising catamarans capsize?

Friday the 13th
Why skippers get nervous about flowers and rabbits today

New podcast episode
Psychologist Thomas Bickhardt explains seasickness

Literature
The Aeolian Islands

Baltic Sea tips
For the harbour day - 10 maritime museums worth seeing

Winter tips
25 activities for sailors in the cold season