What to do with solar panels and antennas? An equipment rack is practical, but expensive. Advantages and disadvantages, alternatives and self-assembly instructions, in the PDF download
Counselor 2023, November
In a box with stretch ropes between the bridge and the dolphin, the hook line helps in the maneuver before driving away to the side
Sit comfortably in the salon and turn the bench into a bunk on the go: the backrest can be repositioned and has a double purpose
Our tipster prepared for the fattening at the turn of the year. Then you can start right away
Chalked gelcoat is more than a visual problem; it accelerates the decay of the trunk. How the shine comes back and is retained in the long term
Proper care of the underwater hull, rudder system, rig and sails: professionals reveal their best tips and tricks
Due to border closures or access restrictions, owners still sometimes cannot get to their boats. But what happens in the event of damage?
Pantaenius extends the coverage of its comprehensive policies. Damage to the engine is now also insured, even if it occurs as a result of incorrect operation
New online insurance portal of the Munich yacht insurance broker Bavaria AG. Contracts with an insured sum of up to 50,000 euros are offered
These knots are part of the basic equipment of the complete sailor. Expert Egmont Friedl shows six of the most important nodes in short videos
If the floor boards are already floating due to ingress of water, every second counts. This guide will help you find leaks effectively and prevent major damage
When there is a storm warning, owners always fight against time. Well prepared, stress and damage can be avoided. The most important steps at a glance
Staying in port because it's too rough outside? You can sail well even in winds above 7 Beaufort - if you know the correct sail settings
In the spring, the sea rescuers have to go out to tow particularly often. In an emergency, it helps to know the basic rules and processes
Better performance without new sails? Yes! These tips for the optimal adjustment of the sail show how to do it. Part 1: mainsail
Sole skipper of a charter yacht for the first time? With these tricks you can enjoy your vacation and become a confident skipper in the process
Two rudder blades are widespread and can also be found on smaller and smaller yachts. What are the pros and cons? And what do owners need to know?
Enclosing is contrary to the ambition of many sailors. It is often the energy-saving alternative to the pointless cross against one another - Part I of the storm special
What to do if the usual feeder suddenly has to be completed with one hand and it blows hard? Stay calm - with these tricks you can master every maneuver
Mooring and casting off with catamarans and their two machines cannot be easier than with monohulls, not in spite of but because of their large width
Which order applies where? Does "lee before windward" apply without exception? What does the "last minute maneuver" actually mean legally? Our special provides answers
Smaller technical defects can usually be fixed quickly - even by charterers. 10 screwdriver tricks for carefree sailing trips
Nothing takes away from the fun of sailing like nausea and dizziness. This can be prevented. Part 1 of our special for relaxed trips without nausea
How a wind indicator can best help with steering and what the indicators that are often placed underneath are all about. Now in PDF download
Which activities make sense at the end of the season and how the yacht can be winterized. Most of the work can be done in autumn - as a PDF download
In the second part of our series, the professionals reveal their best tips and tricks for the maintenance and care of four other core areas
Astronavigation, many shy away from that. Fiddling with sextants and tables seems time-consuming, too complicated. But you can also do without it! In the PDF download
Is the marina crowded? Why not go into the bay? We explain the correct handling of the anchor, step by step, in graphics. In the PDF download
Those who can do arithmetic have a clear advantage: the chain has to be longer than the textbook says, especially in shallow water. This is shown by the latest calculations
A special insert board enlarges the bow berth for the night's rest and, if turned over, serves as a workbench
Grinding the underwater hull without pain: an auxiliary construction protects your back and speeds up work
What policies are there for owners and charter sailors, skippers and crews? And what are they good for? The insurance companies at a glance
The best sailor is not immune to an accident. Everyone should protect themselves accordingly. But for whom is which contract useful?
In the event of an accident, the crew and, if possible, the boat must be rescued. And then? Requirements for the insurance to provide replacement quickly
The most important terms and definitions from the field of water sports policies for policyholders, in alphabetical order
Very few have ever been robbed or involved in a collision, let alone wrecked. What then matters
Which policy do you need for the boat? Who is the best provider? And what is important in the small print? We deliver the answers
There are numerous providers of water sports insurance in Germany. Below you will find the most important companies for sailors
Lawyer Dr. Heyko Wychodil
To build a ship once - a dream for many. In the small boat segment, this actually comes true quite easily, because there are blueprints and kits. Now in PDF download