This is actually a promo video, but the message is so good that the money-side of of it all fades away: Everybody should have a life at sea. Watch it and have a great weekend on the water.
Cruising
Video: Get a life at sea
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Cruising, Racing
Now this is real regatta coverage
I have fallen asleep on the coach during a TV program about the worlds in 49er. That shouldn’t be possible for a more than average interested sailor. But the commentators where soooo boring that I went in black. This ESPN report from the Heineken Regatta is what it is all about. Please bring more of [...]
Equipment
Personal AIS gives shorter responstime
If you fall over board time is critical. A coastguard boat or rescue chopper will take a while to reach you. The boats close by are your safest bet – if you have the new personal locator beacon that combines AIS and GPS. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":};
High Latitudes
The long way home: NWP crew wanted
When you have decided to move back home from Galway, Ireland to Portland, Oregon USA and have an adventurous spirit and a sailboat, what’s more natural than to sail the 7000 nautical miles home via the North West Passage? Now Nicolas Kats needs an extra crewmember for the adventure. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":};
Offshore
Video: DesTopNews
In this weeks DesTopNews takes you from Hyères to the middle of the Atlantic visiting some gorgeous Islands along the way. See the full video report here. var addthis_config = {"data_track_clickback":};
Cruising, Racing
Now this is real regatta coverage
Posted on 14 May 2012
I have fallen asleep on the coach during a TV program about the worlds in 49er. That shouldn’t be possible for a more than average interested sailor. But the commentators where soooo boring that I went in black. This ESPN report from the Heineken Regatta is what it is all about. Please bring more of this stuff, because here sailing becomes media friendly.
Equipment
Personal AIS gives shorter responstime
Posted on 08 May 2012
If you fall over board time is critical. A coastguard boat or rescue chopper will take a while to reach you. The boats close by are your safest bet – if you have the new personal locator beacon that combines AIS and GPS.
High Latitudes
The long way home: NWP crew wanted
Posted on 07 May 2012
When you have decided to move back home from Galway, Ireland to Portland, Oregon USA and have an adventurous spirit and a sailboat, what’s more natural than to sail the 7000 nautical miles home via the North West Passage? Now Nicolas Kats needs an extra crewmember for the adventure. Continue Reading
Offshore
Video: DesTopNews
Posted on 06 May 2012
In this weeks DesTopNews takes you from Hyères to the middle of the Atlantic visiting some gorgeous Islands along the way. See the full video report here.
Offshore
Video: Hell on high water
Posted on 27 April 2012
In 1998 the iconic ocean race Sydney – Hobart Race was struck by a deadly storm. The result was devastating as six sailors died in the storm. The tragedy has had major impact on ocean sailing.
National Geographic has made a very good documentary. Watch it here. Have a great, and safe, weekend.
Cruising, High Latitudes
Matt Rutherford finish his Solo America
Posted on 20 April 2012
You don’t have to have a big budget to get out on an adventure. Pure determination and will power will take you just as far. Matt Rutherford (31) has just finished his solo voyage around America in a 27-foot standard sailboat.
Cruising
Swedish sailor found after 80 days
Posted on 18 April 2012
The 66 year old Swede Stig Lundvall was rescued Tuesday 40 nautical miles off the coast og South Africa. He left Falmouth in July last year and hasn’t been seen since. He lost the mast on his Marieholm 26 in a violent storm and had been drifting for 11 weeks before he was found. Continue Reading
High Latitudes
Video: Yrvind about life and very small boat sailing
Posted on 29 March 2012
The Swede Sven Yrvind are making preparations for his next adventure: Solo around the world in the Southern Ocean in a three meter long boat. Watch this interview.
Cruising
Waiting list in ARC
Posted on 28 March 2012
The 27th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers is now fully subscribed, and the wait list is open. More boats have been offered places this year, and there will be around 230 at start the rally on 25 November in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria.
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