Dear readers,
What two fantastic years lie behind me? Around Skagen, 24-hour regatta off Kiel and lots of "A day with..." stories. Over 700 days have passed since my first day at work on 1 August 2023. A lot has happened since then. Not only have I researched and written many stories, but above all I have met many new people. And (almost) all of them shared my and our passion for sailing.
I travelled a lot: Damp, Schilksee, Flensburg, Heiligenhafen. Especially on the German Baltic Sea coast, I got to know many beautiful places that were new to me as a native of Sauerland. I met inspiring people, shared their stories and was able to join in the celebrations of the world's most famous shipyard bosses, who were delighted to receive the "European Yacht of the Year" award at boot in Düsseldorf. I also left the European continent for the first time. And directly on behalf of the publisher! I was able to fly to Taiwan for our sister magazine BOOTE EXCLUSIV and immerse myself in the world of superyachts there. All in all, I wouldn't want to miss these memories and encounters. For me personally, however, it is now time to take on a new challenge.
That's why I'm limiting myself to being a fan again in future. Of YACHT, but above all of the team behind it, which I was able to get to know intensively over these two years.
Nils Leiterholt
YACHT editor
PS: If you want to experience great journeys, write exciting stories and get to know interesting characters as part of an editorial traineeship in the Hamburg water sports editorial department of Delius Klasing, have a look here. In addition, applications from writers interested in sailing are always welcome in our editorial office.
Recommended reading from the editorial team
New podcast episode
What should sailors look out for in yacht insurance?
In the 58th episode of YACHT - the sailing podcast, host Timm Kruse and Pantaenius expert Dirk Ammann talk about pitfalls and curious claims.
Recreational boating licence
Federal Ministry of Transport announces end to lending practice
The Federal Ministry of Transport has announced that the new Recreational Craft Ordinance will come into force in the middle of the year. The plan to replace official recreational boating licences with so-called association licences remains in place.
Trident 810
Royal Huisman builds 81-metre schooner without owner
Royal Huisman started construction of the "Sea Eagle" sister ship without an owner. Potential customers will therefore benefit from a significantly shorter construction time and could take delivery of the 81 metre schooner as early as 2028.
Saffier SL 38
The new one for the centre in between
Saffier Yachts in Holland is announcing yet another new model at the trade fair in Düsseldorf. The SL 38 is a smaller version of the flagship SL 46.
Vendée Globe
New Malizia documentary series - "We really want to win!"
Boris Herrmann's Malizia team starts the year with a new documentary series. In "Born to Race", the Imoca new build for the Vendée Globe is scrutinised in detail.
A lifelong dream fulfilled
Across the Atlantic from west to east on the old Hanseat 70
Two brothers want to cross the Atlantic from west to east. The first section of the two-part reportage takes them from the USA to the Azores.
Jules Verne Trophy
Women's crew without a big team, but with pride at the finish line
The day after Sodebo's triumph at the Jules Verne Trophy, The Famous Project CIC crossed the finish line. Even without a record, the sailors are celebrating a first.
Sinking of the "Bayesian"
456 million euro lawsuit against owner
The Italian Sea Group, which also owns the Perini Navi brand, is claiming 456 million euros in damages from Angela Bacares Lynch. The yacht builder holds the crew and operating company responsible for the sinking of the "Bayesian". The company claims that its sales figures collapsed following the tragedy.
boot 2026
"Powerful source of inspiration"
boot has closed its doors after nine days. The organisers and exhibitors are satisfied, especially as boot even attracted more visitors than in 2025.
Jules Verne Trophy
Historic triumph - "Sodebo" breaks the record
The Jules Verne Trophy is in new hands. Thomas Coville and Team Sodebo Voile have made history with the fastest non-stop circumnavigation of the world.
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