Travel 2024, March

Charter At Owner Level

If you are looking for a change from the fleet monotony of the large series manufacturers, you will also find Hallberg-Rassys, X-Yachts or Grand Soleils - we'll tell you where

Moorings And Sunsails Hurricane Comeback

The two charter fleet operators announce the opening of the base in St. Martin and provide key data on the construction work in the BVIs

Tourism Director Defends Tax Hike

The YACHT met the director of the Croatian Tourist Board at boot in Düsseldorf for a discussion. The tax is coming, but the implementation is stuck

Greece Is Serious About The Boat Tax

The state had already decided on a high fee for owners in 2014 but has not implemented it since. Now it seems to be coming after all

New Marina On The Chalkidiki Peninsula

Good marinas are in short supply in the north-east of the country. A neat new destination came up as part of a hotel project

Moorings Opens Base In Antigua

The fleet operator Kats and Monos are stationed in English Harbor - ideal for trips around the dream island or to the other islands of the Leewards

Current Pictures From The BVIs

The construction in the area after the devastating damage caused by Hurricane "Irma" is making great strides. Two crews report

Crew Raided On St. Lucia

In Soufrière, a charter crew was attacked, injured and robbed by four gunmen at the anchor buoy at night. The perpetrators are fleeting

The Fee Dispute Makes It Onto Television

In Croatia there is a wave of indignation against the authorities at the drastic increase in the residence fee. But the tourism minister remains tough

The Impact Of The Hurricanes On The Caribbean Season

It took over a month before the companies could at least roughly estimate how high the losses were. Now there are the first figures and an outlook

Headwind For Croatian Government

After the sudden and drastic increase in residence fees, resistance from port operators and associations is emerging

Cost Explosion In Croatia

The Croatian government passed drastic new residence fees in parliament. Owners of a 12-meter yacht are now over 1000 euros per year

Images From The Hurricane Areas

The clean-up work in the badly hit areas of the BVIs and on St. Martin is now really getting underway. Eyewitnesses report

Pictures Of Destruction

More and more pictures and videos of the devastation caused by Hurricane "Irma" are published. The consequences are particularly drastic on the BVIs and St. Martin

Raid Against Illegal Buoy Fields

In a large-scale operation, the Croatian government closed 17 unauthorized buoy fields and removed buoys and mooring blocks

Fees For The BVIs Increased Massively

The cost of the cruising permit triples. For charter crews sailing over from neighboring areas, it will be much more expensive

Earthquake Hits Kos And The Bodrum Area

The quake with an epicenter between Bodum and Kos cost two tourists their lives. Lots of injuries and considerable damage to buildings

Atlantic Crossing For Connoisseurs

The dates for the "Rally Antigua" have been set. Start on October 27th in Gibraltar

Small Family On A Long Journey

Report about a couple of sailors from Lünen who sailed around the world with their child on an Etap 21

Navigation App For Norwegian Waters

The provider Nordeca now offers the official Norwegian nautical charts for the iPad. The maps are detailed and the features good

Netherlands: Sailing In The Province Of Zeeland

Sailing in the tidal area, protected inland sea or open North Sea - Zeeland has something to offer for every crew and every requirement. The report as a PDF download

With A Pogo In Low Flight To The Top Spots On The Baltic Sea

Is it possible to cover almost 400 miles on the Baltic Sea with the charter yacht in one week? Yes, with a quick pogo. The report as a PDF download

With The Charter Yacht From Heiligenhafen On The Baltic Sea

Whether long strikes in the Danish South Seas or short sailing pleasure in the Bay of Lübeck: Heiligenhafen is the ideal starting point. Now in PDF download

Maldives: Dream Destination Not Only For Divers

The atolls in the Indian Ocean are especially famous for their marine life. But there is also a lot to discover above water. The report as a PDF download

Greece: Cyclades In Autumn

Bypassing the Meltemi and heading to the otherwise windy Cyclades in the off-season - crews who sail there in October have the plan. The report as a PDF download

Lower Elbe: Paradise On Your Doorstep

Why wander far away when sailing fun is guaranteed at home too? With the dinghy on the way on the Lower Elbe and its side arms. The report as a PDF download

Lake Vänern: Sweden's Little Giant

Very few crews have the Vänern, at least over 75 nautical miles long, on their list as a territory. A mistake. The travel report as a PDF download

Travel Report: On A Journey Through Time Through The Northern Adriatic

Instead of the eternal charter yachts with a gaff classic on a trip in the triangle between Slovenia, Italy and Croatia. The report as a PDF download

France: On The Pulse Of Provence

The Calanques National Park, the Cassis wine region and the Côte Bleue are a top destination in France around Marseille. The travel report as a PDF download

Turkey: Alone In The Bay Paradise

German sailors continue to avoid crisis-ridden Turkey. The consequences for the local boat industry are dramatic. The report as a PDF download

Germany: News From The Ports On The Baltic Sea

Just in time for the start of the summer holidays, there is the Baltic Sea Special with 33 pages of concentrated information for the trip. The German district report can be downloaded here as a PDF

Netherlands: On An Exploration Trip Around The Markermeer

Traditional seafaring towns, fishing villages and modern cities are lined up around the Markermeer - an exciting mix for a trip. The report as a PDF download

Demanding Trip Destination In Greece: Crete

The Aegean island is considered difficult: in the north near Meltemi there is a lot of swell, the south is notorious for falling gusts. The trip report, now as a PDF download

France: Round Trip On The Atlantic Near La Rochelle

The small-scale area in front of La Rochelle offers short distances, good protection and less electricity than some destinations in Brittany. The report as a PDF download

Italy Trip: The Gargano Peninsula And The Tremiti Archipelago

When you think of the Adriatic, you usually think of Croatia. There is also a lot to discover on the opposite side. The travel report as a PDF download

Journey In The Footsteps Of The Buddha

A new charter destination beckons: the islands around Koh Chang in the northeast, more traditional than Phuket or Koh Samui. Now in PDF download

Sporty Charter On The Baltic Sea

The newly founded company Fastdownwind brings a Pogo 30 to the German coast - a very special kind of sailing pleasure

Operators Of The Port In Sønderborg Are Planning Expansion

The marina in the south-west of Alsen is one of the most popular in Denmark. An online survey should show what improvements yachties want

Warnemünder Sport Boat Harbor Is Expanded

The old systems are to be replaced by the 2020 season and additional berths are to be created in the new electricity. City and country are investing around ten million euros

Trouble About Thinius Yachtcharter Again

A year ago, the company made headlines with its bases in Lemmer and Mallorca. Now there is a new case of fraud