Is sailing also beautiful because it is so complex? After all, the hobby, or should we say the passion, always presents challenges and hurdles that need to be overcome. First of all, we have to learn how to handle the tiller, wheel and sheets. Then there's the theory, physics, rules, we have to get licences. Then we need a boat that needs to be chartered or bought. We have to master the boat and its technology. And when we think we know everything, there's always something new, the accessories sector is constantly supplying us with even more sailing materials, ropes, fittings and electronic components.
Technical progress does not stop at sailing
It never ends. For all its history, sailing is always a further development and a technical challenge. Take the Quant GT 33: the sports boat is equipped with the Dynamic Stability System (test in this issue). DSS is a horizontal profile that is pushed out on the leeward side of a boat and generates dynamic buoyancy, which increases the stability of the boat - a development that will also be found on cruising boats.
Long familiar with foils, Germany's most experienced ocean sailor Boris Herrmann had to manoeuvre and motivate himself through his second Vendée Globe. The Hamburg native, who is credited with a new build by Küstenklatsch, describes how he succeeded in doing so in an interview that is well worth reading, reflecting on the recent Vendée and looking ahead to the next one. A challenge.
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All topics of the new YACHT at a glance:
PANORAMA
Horizon
Sailing action off Monaco with a ClubSwan 28.
Current
Shipwreck discovered;
Mini Globe Race in Panama;
Antifouling ban in Denmark.
Journey
New Lake Constance marina;
Bridge openings in Lindaunis;
NATO asks sailors for help.
New boats
Bali 5.2 optionally for owner or charterer;
Hardtops for Bavarias C-series.
Sport
Exciting facts and figures about the Vendée finish.
Jersey
A famous lighthouse, an ancient fortress, a ship museum worth seeing, a royal yacht hotel: just a few reasons to visit the Channel Island. Cruise report.
Beginner series, part 2
Who needs which sailing licence and how sailing school and learning app can be combined.
Boat purchase
Some ships are given up by their owners. An opportunity for people with little money to become owners. Examples of how it can work.
A day with the ... weatherman
From sea winds to climate research: a visit to Kiel meteorologist Sebastian Wache.
Windjammer
Tall ships are impressive testimonies to their time. Where you can still see them in this country.
Gloss
Trust, look who! Steffi von Wolff on the consequences of artificial intelligence on board.
Boris Herrmann
The sailing star talks about his performance at the Vendée and his new plans.
TEST & TECHNOLOGY
Thíra 80
Half cruising catamaran, half megayacht: the new XXL luxury twin-hull from Fountaine Pajot put to the test.
Trends & innovations
Exciting multihulls for the 2025 season for owners and charterers. Plus: Preview of the multihull trade fair in La Grande-Motte.
Quant GT 33
Thanks to innovative DSS technology, Swiss tinkerers have created a fast racer. We gave it a test sail.
SKIPPERS MAGAZINE
Smart tracker
Misplaced or stolen equipment can be found if it is fitted with a chip. What these cost and can do.
Equipment
Biocide-free antifouling; anchor bellows; emergency transmitter; LED light with high beam; chart plotter; sunglasses.
DIY
Readers' tips on painting and varnishing on board.
Water sports exchange
Used boats, purchase requests, broker and insurance offers,
school and charter advertisements, specialised market, price puzzle.
The special boat
Why the 100-m2 sea cruiser "Marabu" once travelled from Germany to England and now back again. Portrait.
Wake
What the red sailing trousers are all about and why not everyone is allowed to wear them.
