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How to Shoot Stunning Sailing-Pictures

May 04, 2014 in Featured, Life on Board, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
To shoot pictures is easy – to shoot great pictures people love to see is not. 5 simple tipps how to get better results when taking your next pictures on your sailing boat:   1. Surprise with unexpected perspectives Find ways to show situation or a part of the  ... [read more]

10 Packing Tips for Your Next Charter Sailing Trip

April 29, 2014 in Featured, Life on Board, Sail Blog   |  3 comments
We have put togther a mishmash of 10 practical items for your next sailing trip. This will make your life on board much more pleasant!   1. Ever thought to take a hammock to your next sailing trip? Rig the hammock between forestay & mast and enjoy your next nap at  ... [read more]
First Aid: CPR

First Aid: Everyone should know about CPR

April 17, 2014 in Life on Board   |  be the first to comment
First Aid is important. In daily life as well as on board of a sailing ship. It is extremely helpful to visualize from time to time what to do in an emergency case. One should know how to do CPR. Here some refresh:   What is the purpose of CPR (Cardiopulmonary  ... [read more]
Seagull Dropping on your Sailing Boat

How to Avoid Seagull Droppings on Your Boat

February 25, 2014 in Featured, Life on Board, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
Whether in fresh or in salt water, seagulls feel comfortable in most of the coastal waters. Sailors are used to their sounds as the clatter of the rigging on a windy day. Unfortunately their habit to settle in groups on a boat and cover it with their droppings is very  ... [read more]

Hammock: An Extra Relaxation Tip for Your next Sailing Trip

July 03, 2013 in Featured, Life on Board, Sail Blog   |  be the first to comment
The idea might sound a bit strange and silly – but it is not. Believe me! Its worth the luggage space it takes.   There are lots of light weighted, nice and small hammocks, depending on the size of your boat. It is better not to buy an XXL. You can always easily  ... [read more]
Sailing Glossary

Learn the Lingo: Part I

June 25, 2012 in Life on Board   |  be the first to comment
Communication on board is important. It helps, if everyone understands some basics sailing terms. Part I in English:   Bow The front of the boat Stern The back of the boat Port The left side of the boat when facing forward Starboard The right side of the boat when  ... [read more]
Cooking on a sailing Boat

Cooking on a Sailing Boat

April 10, 2012 in Life on Board   |  be the first to comment
«The Captain is the Cook». I am sure you agree, that there is no such thing as a good sailing trip without good food. There is nothing like enjoying a nicely prepared meal after a great sailing day.   However – cooking on a boat is not as easy as cooking at home.  ... [read more]

How to Treat Motion Sickness

February 01, 2012 in Life on Board, Sail Blog   |  4 comments
Between 33%  and 66 % of people are susceptible to motion sickness, depending on being on a boat in calm or rough conditions. One aspect of motion sickness is the fact, that the body tries to resolve the conflict between vision and balance: feeling motion but not seeing it.  ... [read more]