Buoys can have many functions. They mark fairways, shoals, warning or restricted areas and sometimes even function as a place of longing or pilgrimage. One such sea mark is located at 65° 54'07 North, 22° 39'00 East. The yellow post buoy of Törehamn is the northernmost buoy in the Baltic Sea and thus a landmark for the end of the inland sea.
From a boozy idea to a cult event
It has a walkable edge and is a popular cruising destination for sailors. A selfie with the crew on the navigation mark is obligatory.
Since 2016, the buoy has also been the destination of the MidsummerSail regatta, which is organised according to private rules and runs from the southernmost to the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea - over a distance of 900 nautical miles. What started out as a crazy idea of two friends has become a midsummer regatta classic with a waiting list. In this year's YACHT, we reveal whether the popular event has once again lived up to its reputation as the longest and toughest Baltic Sea regatta.
In search of new frontier experiences
From everyman's regatta to everyman's adventure: the Clipper Round the World Race is a race that leads around the world in eight stages. The special thing about the format is that daring sailors can buy their way into the crews of the 70-foot racing yachts for a fee. Sounds tempting at first.
After a long wait and extensive training, our author Andreas Zerr took part in five stages as an experienced recreational sailor and describes his impressive experiences. Reading the report, I had only one thought: "Why would anyone do that to themselves?" If, on the other hand, you're looking for extreme sailing experiences, you seem to be in good hands here.
Long-distance regattas, relaxed bayside strolls, sailing around the world, single-handed cruises or classic meetings - we are easily inspired by the versatility of sailing and have only one goal with the selection of our stories: we want to inspire, captivate and entertain you. Which type are you: MidsummerSail or Clipper Race? My choice is made.
Enjoy this issue!
Martin Hager, YACHT Editor-in-Chief
All topics of the new YACHT at a glance:
PANORAMA
Horizon
Yacht fleet under spinnaker in Croatian waters
Current
Used boat smuggling from Switzerland;
Revival of the Longue Route;
Last participant in the Global Solo Challenge completes circumnavigation
New boats
Announcement of the new Excess 13;
Superyacht Felci 63;
Restart at Southerly Yachts in Great Britain
Sport
Spain wins the SailGP;
Report from the Warnemünde Week;
World Championship of the TP52;
Opening leg of the Transquadra
Croatia
Adriatic Sea for insiders. Travel report from a cruise through the coastal waters of
north of Dalmatia in the low season
GRP classics
Old, but valuable. Interview with the GFK-Klassiker-Verein
about a planned certification procedure for oldies
MidsummerSail
From the southernmost to the northernmost point of the Baltic Sea.
Sailing report from the 900 nautical mile regatta
Fishing nets
Which fishing gear you should avoid on the Baltic Sea
and by which signs you can recognise it
120 years of YACHT
The dawn of modernity. How our magazine became what you hold in your hands today,
what you are holding in your hands today. Report
Clipper Race
Charter guests sail in stages on 23 metre long standard yachts
around the world. We were there
One day ...
On board the museum ship "Deutschland" in Bremerhaven, a boatswain is
bosun is constantly on duty. Portrait
TEST & TECHNOLOGY
Hanse 360
A strong debut for the new space miracle from Greifswald.
In the test, the cruising yacht shows whether it succeeds in redefining the eleven-metre class.
redefine the eleven-metre class
SKIPPERS MAGAZINE
Electric drives
Large system comparison of the solutions currently available for yachts
and what their strengths and weaknesses are
Equipment
Bluetooth bus system from Revotion;
"Port King" app helps with port and anchor manoeuvres;
New, robust chain marker from Anchor Right
DIY
Downhaul for recovering the mainsail and further tips on handling it
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
Grand Soleil 65 LC - the Italian luxury yacht from Cantiere del Pardo
is a real sailing dream. A visit on board brings it closer
Wake
Dhe captain of the "Sea Cloud II", Kathryn Whittaker, on her career
on the bridge of the square-rigged ship
