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Dogs and cats are often considered full family members, so why not take your furry roommates with you on the trip?

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.

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…

Arrive, unpack, enjoy, leave – nice! If only it could be like this at the beginning of a charter trip! But before you can relax into your holiday, it’s important to check the boat thoroughly and instruct the crew.

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.