Tag: sailing
Lost sea giants: Between sailing boats: Humpback whales appear in the harbor near Flensburg
Two humpback whales unexpectedly appeared in the Flensburg Fjord. Eyewitnesses filmed the lost sea giants in a sports harbor. After a few minutes, mother and calf swam on towards the…
Chantiers de l’Atlantique launches construction of its first sailing liner
A sailing liner. Inconceivable just a few years ago, this somewhat crazy project is about to become concrete. In Saint-Nazaire, Chantiers de l’Atlantique launched construction on Thursday morning of this…
Travel book “Europe. A Song” by Paolo Rumiz – Journey
It would be difficult to undertake a more symbolic journey than this. At least not in the Mediterranean: The Italian travel writer Paolo Rumiz and three companions set out from…
Let’s talk about money with former circumnavigator Laura Dekker – economics
Laura Dekker set off from Gibraltar in 2010 with 1,000 euros and sailed around the world alone at the age of 14. She talks about life on the water, letting…
Sydney-Hobart: Oli the cat becomes a secret star at the famous sailing regatta
The international Sydney-Hobart regatta is considered one of the most difficult offshore regattas in the world. However, one participant’s boat became famous because of an animal passenger. The international Sydney-Hobart…
Colorful: Sailing boat stranded on Norderney recovered without any problems
Colorful Sailing boat stranded on Norderney recovered without any problems The stranded sailing ship “Wibo” is loaded onto a trailer on the island of Norderney. photo © Volker Bartels/dpa A…
Resignation and suspicions of sexist attacks at the Glénans sailing school
It is THE reference in the industry. Presented as “the first sailing school in Europe”, the Glénans sailing school welcomes more than 15,000 trainees and instructors each year according to…
Kévin Escoffier, accused of sexual assault, suspended by the French Sailing Federation
The French Sailing Federation (FFVoile) had opened two disciplinary procedures, one in June and another at the beginning of August, against French skipper Kévin Escoffier. The sailor, who notably won…
93-year-old sailor found dead from Lake Constance – Bavaria
A missing 93-year-old sailor was found dead from Lake Constance near Lindau. According to police information on Wednesday, the water police found the man’s body last Friday at a depth…
Once around the world: The “sailing boys” from Bad Tölz are back – Munich
Five years, 40,000 nautical miles, 60,000 followers: The “sailing boys” Tim Hund and Vincent Goymann, who started out as beginners, are returning as professionals – and now have to get…