"Dozing, dreaming, watching, listening to music. Just having time" - four boys from Hamburg sailed into this wonderful state during their round-the-world voyage, which they set off on in 1973. Instagram, Facebook and followers didn't exist half a century ago, and yet the four explorers shared their journey with friends, family and supporters.
They called their newsletter from the wide world "Subscription for an adventure", which was sent by airmail every two months. It is a wonderful story in the spirit of Wilfried Erdmann, who had a significant influence on the four friends with his sailing adventures. Find out what the likeable crew of the "Peter Willemoes" experienced back then and how the journey ultimately ended in the new YACHT 6/2024, which is available from today at newsagents and newsagents, in the Delius Klasing App is available for download or can easily be ordered directly here.
Oilskins today and 50 years ago
Incidentally, the lead picture in the article described above illustrates very clearly how sailors protected themselves from bad weather 50 years ago: The good old Frisian mink combination was used, along with wellies and, in this case, a cigarillo and pipe. This fits in with the PVC material, which efficiently protected against water from above, but was never the first choice for intensive physical exercise thanks to its non-existent breathability.
You can see what five decades in the development of functional clothing can achieve in our detailed oilskin test: we wanted to know how the current heavy-weather collections fared and sent our test and technology editor Michael Rinck to take a shower first. Only this much can be revealed here: The wet endurance test of the Coastal sets under reproducible conditions and consistent movement sequences produced one winner - and two losers.
Time out under sail
These days, it's not a lack of the right clothes that prevents us from embarking on our dream voyage. However, a sabbatical as a sailing break is not that difficult to realise, as YACHT editor Kristina Müller reveals with the help of numerous examples and an extensive checklist. She should know, as she has already tried it out herself and clearly enjoyed her six months "sea instead of meetings".
I hope you enjoy reading this issue
Martin Hager, YACHT Editor-in-Chief
What else awaits you in the new YACHT: the content
PANORAMA
Horizon
Unusual work assignment at lofty heights
Current
Impending seasonal cancellation in Damp;
Weather forecast from the AI;
Rush hour at Cape Horn;
YACHT cover picture of the year
New boats
47-foot flagship from Saare;
Retro classic Spirit C57;
Lago 26 Speedster;
ICE 64 Explorer for the long journey
Sport
The offshore pro scene is coming to Kiel in 2025! The Ocean Race Europe will start there for the first time
Precinct
Across southern Sweden instead of around the coast: the Trollhätte and Göta Canal and two large lakes make it possible. We present the fantastic inland waterway
Navigation
Once again, satellite-based positioning has been massively disrupted in the Baltic Sea. How sailors should prepare for GPS failures
Regatta
She has realised her Olympic dream. Now Susann Beucke is tackling an even bigger challenge. Interview
Sabbatical
Time out under sail: How to convince the boss, what it costs and what to look out for when planning a trip
Baltic Sea
The national park plans are off the table. However, not everything will remain the same. Interview with Hans Köster from the Schleswig-Holstein Sailing Association
Boat building
Wolfram Thiele has brought the 70-year-old Hansa dinghy into the computer age. He digitised old plans and built the boat using modern means. Portrait
Gloss
A row at the sailing club: Steffi von Wolff on a memorable annual general meeting
Sailing films
Whether on live TV or via streaming providers, there are countless sailing documentaries, thrillers and classics on TV. Which ones you should definitely have seen
Blue water
Fifty years ago, four boys from Hamburg set off on a voyage around the globe. Their reports from the past provide insights into a world that no longer exists
TEST & TECHNOLOGY
Flaar 24
The new Speedster from Hungary promises high-speed sailing fun. It should also be suitable for touring. The test
SKIPPERS MAGAZINE
Oilskin
Ten brand-new Coastal estate cars from all well-known brand manufacturers in a big comparison
Clothing
From sailing shoes to wetsuits: what's coming to the sailing shops this spring
Equipment
Snatch block;
Fixed hull dinghy;
Canvas;
Propeller coating
DIY
Make your own sheet deflector at the foot of the mast: Tips from readers
YACHT MARKET
Germany's most up-to-date water sports exchange
On nine pages the complete offer for sailors: used boats, purchase requests, broker and insurance offers, school and charter advertisements, personal adverts
Special boat
The "Fischkind" may be from the seventies, but it hasn't fallen out of time - thanks to a rejuvenation programme
Wake
Why a sailing yacht has been lying in the middle of the forest near Bad Kreuznach for many years
Martin Hager
Editor in Chief YACHT
