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.
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Gift idea
Voucher for YACHT Premium as a last-minute present
A gift voucher for YACHT Premium is an excellent last-minute gift for all sailing and water sports enthusiasts for Christmas!
Record from space
Monster wave of 19.7 metres measured by satellite
A new satellite system makes it easier to recognise monster waves. A recently published study shows how storm waves can cross oceans and endanger even distant coasts. The more accurate detection could also improve routing programmes.
YACHT readers' trip
On the "Sea Cloud II" 900 nautical miles through the Caribbean
The multifaceted YACHT readers' trip through the Caribbean dream destination starts on 6 March and takes us through one of the most beautiful sailing areas in the world in ten days.
Shipyard portrait
Pure Yachts produces in small series with big goals
The Pure Yachts shipyard, newly founded in Kiel, focuses on long-distance performance yachts made of aluminium. It can already boast its first successes.
Baltic Sea
Fehmarn Sound Bridge - Reduced clearance height
Watch out for the mast stop! The clearance height of the Fehmarnsund Bridge has been reduced until summer 2026. Due to construction work, only 20 metres are available instead of the usual 23 metres.
M.A.T. 11
The Orient-Express is set to become the new ORC pick-up
Hot racer from the Orient. The M.A.T. 11 is set to create new excitement in the ORC scene. The design comes from Matteo Polli.
Shadows in paradise
Brutal attack on expedition boat in Papua New Guinea
The first motorless circumnavigation of Antarctica by sailing boat was abruptly interrupted by a brutal robbery in Papua New Guinea. The expedition ship "Zhai Mo 1" was badly damaged and looted, putting the voyage of the Chinese sailor Zhai Mo on ice for the time being.
Dispute over measurement
ORC and X-Yachts agree on cooperation - joint statement
Due to the debate surrounding the XR 41, the Offshore Racing Council (ORC) is reviewing its algorithm for calculating race values.
Hallberg-Rassy 370
Sailing and living at the highest level in the YACHT test
With the Hallberg-Rassy 370, the Swedes present a cruising yacht that leaves almost nothing to be desired. We have tested the first model.
Globe40
On course for La Réunion - concerns about the mast remain
Lennart Burke and Melwin Fink are on their way back to La Réunion in the Globe40. While the competition is aiming for Sydney, the GER duo are fighting on all fronts.
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