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- On 23 July 2001, after 343 days, Wilfried Erdmann completed his solo, non-stop, round-the-world voyage against the wind on the ‘Kathena nui’.
- He strictly rationed his supplies, weathered extreme storms, hunger, exhaustion and fears, and brought his 10.60-metre yacht back undamaged.
- Despite public admiration and media interest, Erdmann remains a modest, thoughtful sailor and is planning a quiet trip to Denmark following his return.

Anniversary: 25 years ago, Wilfried Erdmann completed his single-handed, non-stop, upwind circumnavigation of the globe

- Frank Weiland, a sports psychologist from Hamburg and former HSV staff member, is moving to the German SailGP team after ten years in top-flight football.  
- He sees the dynamic SailGP environment as a “fantastic challenge” and aims to boost the mental strength of the team, who are keen to learn, out on the water.  
- Weiland highlights the differences compared to football, praising the team’s openness and the confident, yet humble, leadership of skipper Erik Kosegarten-Heil.

Interview: From HSV to the German SailGP foiling team

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- The former GDR demagnetisation plant at Ostervilm was purchased at auction for 60,000 euros; the refurbishment is expected to cost around 1.5 million euros.  
- The concrete island is badly damaged and is to be sustainably renovated and financed through a co-operative with up to 999 shares at 999 euros each.  
- Plans include minimal development, mooring jetties for sailing boats, potential events and content productions; details regarding its use are still to be finalised.

Interview: Why an Austrian is buying the artificial island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden

- Navy submarines move slowly and cautiously through water sports areas, maintaining short stopping distances and avoiding hazards.
- Sailors should keep their distance from the bow area and periscopes; the actual hull is significantly wider and more massive than it appears.
- Submerged submarines are obliged to give way, maintain a constant situational awareness, and AIS is usually switched off; naval officers receive systematic training on sailing yachts.

Submarines: YACHT and the Navy discuss encounters with sailors

- YACHT readers can upload sailing motifs until 13 September 2026; photos from 3,000 x 2,000 pixels and with image information are required.  
- The 25 best entries will receive prizes totalling over 4,000 euros, ranging from an 8K 360-degree camera set to natural cosmetics.  
- The main prizes include Insta360 X5 cameras, sailing and travel equipment, on-board accessories, clothing, bags, rescue systems, textiles and care products.

YACHT Readers’ Photo Competition 2026: Enter and win!

- The Wangen 1926 Naval Association originated as a social club for former naval personnel and was re-established as a sailing club in 1957.  
- Situated on the 46-hectare Ellerazhofer Weiher, the club offers recreational and regatta sailing, a clubhouse, jetties, boats and camping facilities.  
- The independent youth section, with around 50 members, organises its own sailing programmes and leisure activities and has received several awards.

Anniversary: 100 years of the Wangen 1926 Sailing Club

- The summer sailing trip begins months in advance in your mind: planning, packing rituals and preparing the boat heighten the anticipation and give the year a focal point.
- Denmark and Sweden offer peaceful, unhurried sailing areas where nature, simple routines and quiet beauty are more important than tourist attractions.
- At sea, daily life is stripped back to the essentials: wind, weather, safety, camaraderie and moments of tranquillity shape your memories and fuel the longing for the next trip.

Essay: Summer sailing trip – The best time of the year

- The author is on a sailing holiday and wants to take a break from work, though she finds this difficult as an editor at YACHT.  
- Sailing offers her peace and quiet, a chance to experience nature and relaxation, whilst at the same time constantly sparking new ideas for stories.  
- She expects to be taking photos and making notes despite being on holiday, and wishes her readers peaceful anchor watches and a chance to switch off properly.

Opinion: Just switch off for a bit

- In 2026, the second-hand boat market will be particularly favourable for older yachts built up to around the year 2000; demand for younger, well-maintained boats will remain steady.  
- The greatest risks are emotional purchasing decisions, underestimated defects and follow-up costs; an expert valuation costs around 2 per cent of the purchase price.  
- Valuers identify typical weak points, provide advice via on-site or video inspections, and help to realistically assess technical risks and cost-effectiveness.

Interview: Bargain or money pit on the second-hand boat market?

- After 40 years, 66-year-old Til Kleinstäuber is replacing his family’s Dehler 34 with a Beneteau First 36 for regattas and long-distance cruises in his retirement.
- The decisive factors in choosing the First 36 were its modern design, sailing performance and suitability for cruising; alternatives such as the Dehler 38 and First 30 were ruled out.
- The sale of ‘De Zeven Geuzen’ marks the end of a family era; Kleinstäuber is starting afresh with regatta plans and a summer voyage on the North Sea, the IJsselmeer and the Wadden Sea.

Profile: At 66, that’s when sailing begins!

- Altercation off Wassersleben after the anchor of a Danish sailing yacht became entangled in the set nets of a part-time fisherman  
- The fisherman reported a threat involving a firearm; the Special Intervention Unit (SEK) arrested the cooperative skipper; no weapon was found despite a search  
- The skipper has filed a complaint against the fisherman for wilful ramming; the authorities are continuing their investigation, and advice is being given on how to act calmly in the event of net-related disputes

SEK operation on the Flensburg Fjord: Conflict over fishing net takes a surprising turn

- An expedition off the coast of Newfoundland has, for the first time, managed to take close-up photographs of the wreck of the ‘Quest’, on which Ernest Shackleton had died 40 years earlier  
- The wreck has lain in the ice field since it sank in 1962; it is heavily overgrown, surrounded by fishing nets and therefore difficult to document comprehensively  
- The Royal Canadian Geographical Society is documenting the state of preservation and plans to create a digital 3D model; remote-controlled and manned submarines are being deployed

Shackleton’s Doomed Ship: First-ever images of the wreck of the ‘Quest’

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Anniversary
25 years ago, Wilfried Erdmann completed his single-handed, non-stop, upwind circumnavigation of the globe

Interview
From HSV to the German SailGP foiling team

Interview
Why an Austrian is buying the artificial island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden

Submarines
YACHT and the Navy discuss encounters with sailors

YACHT Readers’ Photo Competition 2026
Enter and win!

Anniversary
100 years of the Wangen 1926 Sailing Club

Essay
Summer sailing trip – The best time of the year

Opinion
Just switch off for a bit

Interview
Bargain or money pit on the second-hand boat market?

Profile
At 66, that’s when sailing begins!

SEK operation on the Flensburg Fjord
Conflict over fishing net takes a surprising turn

Shackleton’s Doomed Ship
First-ever images of the wreck of the ‘Quest’

People

Anniversary25 years ago, Wilfried Erdmann completed his single-handed, non-stop, upwind circumnavigation of the globe

InterviewFrom HSV to the German SailGP foiling team

InterviewWhy an Austrian is buying the artificial island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden

SubmarinesYACHT and the Navy discuss encounters with sailors

YACHT Readers’ Photo Competition 2026Enter and win!

Anniversary100 years of the Wangen 1926 Sailing Club

EssaySummer sailing trip – The best time of the year

OpinionJust switch off for a bit

InterviewBargain or money pit on the second-hand boat market?

ProfileAt 66, that’s when sailing begins!

SEK operation on the Flensburg FjordConflict over fishing net takes a surprising turn

Shackleton’s Doomed ShipFirst-ever images of the wreck of the ‘Quest’

Anniversary
25 years ago, Wilfried Erdmann completed his single-handed, non-stop, upwind circumnavigation of the globe

Interview
From HSV to the German SailGP foiling team

Interview
Why an Austrian is buying the artificial island of Ostervilm in the Greifswald Bodden

Submarines
YACHT and the Navy discuss encounters with sailors

YACHT Readers’ Photo Competition 2026
Enter and win!

Anniversary
100 years of the Wangen 1926 Sailing Club

Essay
Summer sailing trip – The best time of the year

Opinion
Just switch off for a bit

Interview
Bargain or money pit on the second-hand boat market?

Profile
At 66, that’s when sailing begins!

SEK operation on the Flensburg Fjord
Conflict over fishing net takes a surprising turn

Shackleton’s Doomed Ship
First-ever images of the wreck of the ‘Quest’