Journal

Whether for a swim stop or a whole night, anchoring is part of yachting and water sports. In many harbours in the Mediterranean, you can't do without it. Moreover, it is safety-relevant to master the corresponding manoeuvres. We show you how to anchor properly…

Autumn time is charter time. When local yachts are taken to their winter storage places, the season slowly begins for the charter companies. More and more skippers are enjoying the opportunity to escape the winter at home, at least for a short time. However, one of the biggest financial risks here is the deposit that has to be paid. If the deposit is retained due to damage, this is always an unpleasant surprise.

Although sailing uses the energy of the wind, every trip leaves an ecological footprint. Every sailor, be it on his own boat or on a chartered boat, can reduce this footprint with just a few small changes.

Navigation systems are a great invention. In road traffic, they have contributed significantly to road safety by allowing the driver to concentrate on the traffic, rather than turning the pages of an unwieldy road map while at the same time trying to steer the car, keep an eye on the traffic, interpret the road layout and read the signs…

As a proud boat owner, eagerly anticipating your next adventure, your marine insurance policy arrives. As you read through the pages, you are hit by a wave of confusion. The jargon feels like you are in unexplored waters. But don’t worry - we're here to guide you through the complexities of marine insurance.