The saying "Don't put off until tomorrow what you can do today!" is a German classic that is usually used in connection with work and appeals to people not to put off tasks and duties. It is based on the idea that completing work immediately increases efficiency and productivity. In my opinion, this aphorism can just as easily be applied to our personal goals and dreams: life is finite, so why wait to realise your dreams?
With "Moby Dick" to the Lofoten Islands
Michael Rieber, who set off on a seven-month single-handed cruise to the Lofoten Islands in northern Norway in his 8.25 metre long sea cruiser "Moby Dick" - and returned with an inspiring story and wonderful experiences. A story about a 3,162 nautical mile sailing trip that will inspire you to follow suit.
The Lofoten Islands are also a favourite destination among YACHT editors. The mixture of dramatic natural scenery, midnight sun, rich wildlife and authentic villages has a strong attraction that I have now also fallen for.
Together instead of alone
The Laufenberg family will log an impressive 27,000 nautical miles on their dream voyage, which started six months ago and will take the Hamburgers around the world by May next year. As part of the Oyster World Rally, 22 Oyster yachts will sail from Antigua to Antigua in this fourth edition of the event, similar to a flotilla. In between, 27 stops in the most beautiful sailing areas of our planet. Find out how the long voyage has gone so far in the interview.
Long-distance regatta from the front row
You should be a YACHT volunteer. Hardly any of our long-standing colleagues and sailing experts get out and into their oilskins as often as our Nils Leiterholt. He recently took part in the "Round Skagen" - another great experience.
These are just three examples that will whet your appetite for an intensive life at sea.
I hope you enjoy reading this issue
Martin Hager, YACHT Editor-in-Chief
All topics of the new YACHT at a glance:
PANORAMA
Horizons
Herrmann's "Malizia" on the "flight home" to France
Current
- Exciting: Helga Cup;
- successful: Ancora Yacht Festival;
- fantastic: Swan Cup off Bonifacio;
- treacherous: false distress alarms
Journey
What has Croatia's Schengen accession
brought to Adriatic sailors? A balance sheet
New boats
Nordic quality boatbuilding: Linjett 36 and Faurby 430
Sport
- Christening of the French AC yacht "Orient Express";
- Burke and Fink at the Atlantic Cup
Adventure
On a 27-foot course north to the Lofoten Islands:
Michael Rieber about a great journey
in a comparatively small boat
Navigation series, part 3
How the offset due to wind and current
correctly into the course calculation
Regatta
Every two years, the motto of the North Sea Week is:
"Skagen round!". We were at the traditional event
there
Harbour portrait
Dunkirk has a great maritime history and scores with
with a varied cultural programme. A tour of the town
America's Cup
The battle for the oldest sailing trophy in the world is about to begin.
Which team has the best sailors and the fastest boat?
Portrait
He learnt to sail in the Pirat, with Admiral's Cuppern and with the
and with the legendary "Uca": a tribute to Walter
Meier-Kothe on his eightieth birthday
Blue water
On a great journey with the Oyster World Rally: a family from
Hamburg family reports on the adventure of a lifetime
TEST & TECHNOLOGY
General average
In April, an Arcona 460 sank in the middle of the Pacific after its rudder broke.
How did this happen? The crew in an exclusive interview with YACHT
Used boat X-332
The model from the Danish shipyard is still very much in demand even after many years in the wake.
What prospective buyers should look out for when purchasing
Ovni 430
The new boat from the French aluminium boat builder is manufactured using a completely different production process. The test reveals how this affects the finished boat
SKIPPERS MAGAZINE
Cooking on board
Tips on provisioning and galley equipment, so that even in adverse conditions
be able to provide the crew with delicious food
Equipment
- Presented: portable electric outboard motor from Temo and models from other manufacturers;
- Sailing shoe;
- rigging kits
DIY
Reader tips for better handling of the outboard motor
YACHT-MARKT
Germany's most up-to-date water sports market
On nine pages the complete offer for sailors: used boats, purchase requests,
broker and insurance offers, school and charter adverts
The special boat
The gaff-rigged dinghy cruiser "Elfra" has been under sail since 1934. A visit on board
Wake
How Jacqueline Bonfiglio, 28, holds her own as a professional skipper for charter crews
