Rosi’s back on the team
Rosalin Kuiper is back in France with Team Holcim PRB. She will support Nicolas Lunven now for the solo race Transat CIC to New York City.
The boat’s heart beats electrically
Oceanvolt builds state-of-the-art electric propulsion systems with hydrogeneration. This enables sailors to sail self-sufficiently around the world.
The paint that makes boats invisible
InvisiCoat literally makes sailboats and motorboats disappear from the scene. The funded research project is now ready for the market.
Sanctions against Kevin Escoffier lifted
Kevin Escoffier had to accept a ban for alleged sexual assault. It has now been lifted again. Further negotiations are ongoing.
Will Kevin Escoffier still be banned?
Kevin Escoffier’s appeal against his ban following allegations of sexual harassment was initially successful. A renegotiation may come soon.
Taking off with an electric jet
Ejet is a yacht tender with electric jet propulsion. The specs are impressive. And the Slovenian start-up is already planning the next boat.
German Cross of Merit for Boris Herrmann
A rare honor for a sailor: Boris Herrmann has been awarded the Cross of Merit for his commitment to sailing and the environment.
This motor yacht is a cat!
The young Polish brand Dracan presents its debut. It has a few surprises in store. Incidentally, the idea was born in Düsseldorf.
The sailor’s death raises questions
The death of single-handed sailor Magnus Reslow on Colombia’s coast remains unexplained. Family and friends in Sweden are worried.
The first US-American woman to sail around the world solo and non-stop
Cole Brauer crossed the finish line this morning in second place at the Global Solo Challenge in A Coruña, Spain, and made history.
Johannes Li starts around the world
It will start in a few days. His new boat and the 20-year-old skipper are ideally equipped for their mission “Sailing with autism”.
Boote
Boote
First marinas ban older boats
Hard times are coming for owners of older boats. First marinas ban oldies. They fear potential junk boats.
Jeanneau has rethought the cruising yacht
The Jeanneau Yachts 55 aims to offer as much space as a catamaran with one hull and has developed a completely new design for this purpose.
Canna, a child prodigy on the water?
The small motorboat Canna in retro design looks very promising. But which electric drive will win the race?
A Sargo does not say no
The Finnish specialist for explorer yachts presents the Sargo 45, the largest model of its kind. And the most stable. Made for storms and ice.
Leute
Leute
German Cross of Merit for Boris Herrmann
A rare honor for a sailor: Boris Herrmann has been awarded the Cross of Merit for his commitment to sailing and the environment.
The sailor’s death raises questions
The death of single-handed sailor Magnus Reslow on Colombia’s coast remains unexplained. Family and friends in Sweden are worried.
The first US-American woman to sail around the world solo and non-stop
Cole Brauer crossed the finish line this morning in second place at the Global Solo Challenge in A Coruña, Spain, and made history.
Johannes Li starts around the world
It will start in a few days. His new boat and the 20-year-old skipper are ideally equipped for their mission “Sailing with autism”.
Orte
Orte
Berlin, the metropolis of motorboats
Boot & Fun Berlin plays in the European league for motorboats. Here is the starting line-up for 2023.
Is it all garbage now?
By the end of the week, the ports of Damp, Maasholm and Schilksee are almost cleared. But what happens to the salvaged boats?
45 yachts sunk in Schilksee alone
The hurricane battered the Baltic coast for hours on Friday. The strongest storm surge for over 100 years was devastating.
Experts meet for the first Electric Summit
How far is electric mobility on the water? This is what experts will be discussing at the Electric Summit at the start of Boot und Fun Inwater in Werder.
Dinge
Dinge
Simrad’s screens turn extra wide
With the Simrad NSX Ultrawide, Navico brings the widescreen format to marine displays. In effect, it is like buying two screens in one.
One third lighter than gasoline engines
ePropulsion presents its new family of medium-sized electric outboards. All weigh a third less than comparable gasoline engines.
Honda puts the V8 at the rear
The Japanese manufacturer Honda presents its first V8 outboard motor. We tested the new product after its world premiere on the Adriatic.
No fear of collisions
Sea.AI is successfully diversifying its collision warning system, making it affordable and developing it further.