As the first hydrogen vessel around the world, Energy Observer is in Hamburg for its 36th stopover, the team is proud to announce the arrival of a new technology partner, Solbian. This electrically-powered vessel of the future emits no greenhouse gases or fine particles. Its 6-year Odyssey for the Future aims to highlight the solutions developed by the pioneers of ec...
The addition to the NG line announced last year has resulted in the launch of the first 57 footer 'new style' in June. The most striking changes compared to the familiar NG models are the steep, high flare bow and the new design of the extended wheel house with continuous, all-around windows. During the trials in the Wadden Sea there was a moderate wind with...
Conceived as a club vessel by former Olympian Rodion Luka, the cruiser-racer has exceeded 20 knots in early sea trials. The roomy cockpit has twin wheels and the deck’s reverse sheer offers interior headroom of 1.75 m. Amenities include a cabin with shower, comforts highly appreciated by beginners. In addition, the lifting keel makes for easy trailering. An electric engi...
The French Sailing Federation organised from the 17th to 19th of March a Test Forum in Marseille with 9 collective boats: - Dufour Drakkar 24 - Laser Bahia - Sirena Mercator - Philonautic Multimono - Topaz Omega - Hobie Cat Ludic - RS Quest - Topaz Argo An event open to the public with free access to test the boats and discover the sport of sailing in good com...
On the market since 2005, the boat has a deep cockpit and side-by-side seating for double-handed sailing, as in Paralympic class 2.4mR. The vertical tiller rises between the forward-facing crew. The furling jib is self-tacking, facilitating maneuvers, and an asymmetric spinnaker is standard. This sailing dinghy can also be single-handed. Draft is 1.30 meters and beam, 1....
The Echelon feels like a magic carpet..!!!! But I liked the fixed Sisu a lot.. I spend many hours of the trip in the Sisu as a passenger and for my 8m boat looks to be a better choice…especially space wise – Panos Sakkoulas, Greece Read more customer stories here
At first I would like to refer to my first report on January 2016 from Iran, when I was about 7’000 km on the road with a SOLBIAN Energy-Flyer. I wrote: “Energy-Flyer did a great job on this leg, no sandstorms could stop it...!” and now half a year later and another 7’000 km more in my legs I can say exactly the same, including snow storms! The portable energy soluti...
Stand up paddle boarding (SUP) is definitely a huge trend among water enthusiasts, but lugging and storing a board over twice your size is no easy feat. Point 65 has come up with a solution for urban paddlers: the Rum Runner 11.5. The 350 cm (11.5′) Rum Runner is a modular stand up paddle that is easily taken apart when not in use. It consists of three pieces that snap ...
PowerDive is a little gem of Australian innovation. Providing a practical alternative to traditional scuba diving equipment that requires tank refills, ritual tests and intense maintenance, PowerDive is a Surface Supply Diving System. Also known as hookah diving, the system offers boat-based and free-floating mechanisms that let you dive without the heavy equipment. The ...
One of the winners at last week’s Miami International Boat Show’s Innovation Awards, Mastercraft’s Gen 2 Surf System is the first available custom surf system. Each surf system is designed for the specific boat model with which it is paired, meaning that it the resulting wave is consistently clean and adjustable to the abilities of the surfer. Easy to use, the system co...
Life in a liferaft Most of us are familiar with the extraordinary accounts recorded by the Baileys, the Robertsons, Steve Callahan et al about surviving in liferafts for weeks and months on end. Fortunately for us, if we ever find ourselves having to abandon ship – and we’ve taken advantage of the life-saving GMDSS technology easily available to us – it’s very unlikel...
Under power the big sloop, which was fitted with a 75-h.p. diesel and a sail drive with a fixed three-bladed prop, ambled along nicely at cruising revs making 8 knots without breaking a sweat. At full revs, the 55 is capable of running at 9 plus knots while burning about a gallon and a half an hour. The 55 can be equipped with Beneteau’s Dock & Go system that allows you ...
The concept architecture of the underwater part of the hull of the Oceanic 90′ was a challenge in itself. Despite the numerous tank tests Oceanic Yachts did at the “INSEAN”, the Rome tank testing facility and the very positive results they obtained, the actual scale one results were beyond expectations. The goal was to find a hull design that would allow to reduce the bu...
Yachting World magazine reports on the “new breed” Rapido 40 and Rapido 50 in its November 2020 issue.
To showcase innovative new models, provide a risk-free alternative to boat shows and offer the best possible yacht buying experience, we have created a unique Elan Yachting Experience (EYE) Centre in the beautiful resort town of Portorož on Slovenia’s Adriatic coast. From 5th of October onwards, buyers who visit the new EYE Centre will be able to individually sail and...
Cruising Helmsman Magazine (Australia) October, 2020 issue includes a review of the Rapido 60. "The Rapido 60 offers speed along with performance wrapped in comfort and luxury."
Koch adds that for normal day sailing or cruising, both “C” foils can be in the “down” position, or have just one raised, without a lot of drag being added. The Rapido 40’s performance, both upwind and tacking, is expected to be just as good as the Rapido 60 which is considered to be “excellent”. Koch, the veteran boat builder, believes the Rapido 40 will hit the m...
If you’re interested in boats that deliver safe, fast passage-making, as well as podium performances for racers and/or classic comfort for cruisers, then read on for the latest on the Rapido range of Rapido 40, Rapido 50 and Rapido 60 trimarans.
Norwegian Lobster (Nephrops Norvegicus) and Red Shrimp (Aristeous Antennatus) are some of the most valuable species caught by the Spanish fleet, both in the Atlantic and in the Mediterranean. The carbon footprint is more intense than small pelagics. Therefore, fuel saving technology is very important to the fishing operations. One of the biggest problems in the fishery...
After 3 days of open doors under a radiant sun, the private lounge of Aventura Catamarans closed its doors last Sunday. This 2020 edition turned out to be a total success on all fronts. A great meeting that took place in a friendly atmosphere from September 11 to 13, 2020 in Canet en Roussillon at HOLIDAYS BOAT their Mediterranean distributor! Navigation enthusiasts...
In June 2020 the well-known international website " E-ribbing "with significant and timeless themes that focuses exclusively on the rigid inflatable boats and anything related to them, perform a test for our 7,80 rib "SAITA" .SAITA is a special high-performance inflatable boat with a particularly apparent aggressive design which combined with the excellent geometry and i...
Visit us in Slovenia between 4th and 6th of September 2020 to make your own experience with our new fully electric 28 Cabin model, equipped with twin electric Piktronik 10 kW engines. Do not miss this opportunity to visit also our new production facilities. Contact us or our representatives to find out more.
Antifouling contains biocides, so before application you need to wear the appropriate PPE. Remove fouling by HP-wash. Remove any loose antifouling by wet sanding. Rinse with fresh water and let dry. Spot repair with Seajet 015 Underwater Primer. Always stir paint well. Mask the waterline and mask fittings like anodes. Read the label of the antifouling carefully b...
Released from the drawing boards of the architect Jean-Yves Manac'h in 1998, the Joli Morgann is the first sailboat built by Franck Roy, it is also the one that made the reputation of a shipyard based in Marans, a stone's throw from La Rochelle. Since then, other models have emerged, such as the Morgann 5.50, Le Loup, Le Solenn, and soon a Riva-type motorboat. Varnishe...
Fashionable sailboats are wider, light, fast and spartan. But their very "intellectual" design is detached from the boats we dreamed of, as a child. They lack sensuality. " Given the sparkle of his eyes, that's for sure, Alain Martin had - with his friend Yannis Mavrikios - pleasure in drawing this "modern classic" that is the Solenn. A hull, rigging and technical solu...
The parts for the Rapido 50 are now coming together. Here is the first float.
For the first time, the 55-metre vessel debuts dedicated Owner and guest accommodation plus a host of yachting enhancements that distinguish the YS 5009 from its predecessors. The exciting new build is scheduled for delivery in September and has been confirmed to appear at the Monaco Yacht Show from 27 – 30 September. NEW FRONTIERS will take her Owner into new terr...
There are many ways to practice sailing, love it and navigate. Some will seek to navigate between three buoys, others will go on a boat for beautiful cruises lasting a few days or even a year. Finally, the last ones will like to sail, to have fun, on beautiful sailboats for the day. Classic dayboats are boats appreciated by these boaters, lovers of the retro design of th...
The history of the Balkis is a slow chrysalis since this unity, inspired by a plan of- sine in 1920 by Nathanael Herreshoff, was first taken over by the American architect Joel White in 1997. Main modification: the Norwegian rear adopts a classic transom. It is this version that interests the Le Poder site: this manufacturer produces a replica in strip-planking and draw...
"I'm a power-cat owner but this boat has reignited my sailing fires", said one person after a demo sail of the Rapido 60, Romanza, in New Zealand recently.
LALIZAS is pleased to announce that has been selected amongst all, to be the only checked and trusted safety equipment manufacturer by YACHT-POOL, the international maritime insurance service with more than 40-years of operation in the European market. Brand’s long experience and expertise in lifesaving equipment has been once again recognized, being the only suggested o...
1. About the survey area (1) The reservoir of Wanjiazhai hydropower station The valley the Wanjiazhai hydro station reservoir located is very deep and stretches alongside mountain foot in a u shape. The valley is about 430 meters wide, while its river surface is 200 meters wide. The riverbed cover is between 0~2m thick, and the bedrocks of the main riverbed are bare...
Glass/Glass modules from our Vision Series with outstanding robustness. Will they withstand a car driving across? See our Video. www.youtube.com/channel/UCdzUQPpnKQWYP-Ai3THzNNw
The design of this mooring spring combines the concept of simplicity and the easiness of installation. Light, safe and resistant, it employs only the 10% of its potential to absorb the bumps that the boat could be subject of during sea storms, protecting the mooring from the wave motion and ensuring better comfort on board. A supreme high-quality boat shock absorber, res...
Installed next to sofas and sundecks Sfera gives an incredible “plus” of comfort and style to your yacht. It is a multifunction table equipped with our electronic stabilizer that keeps the table’s top always horizontal. Sfera hosts also a bluetooth audio system to play music from your devices and, at the table’s center, a wireless charging station for smartphones. The...
"Hello Thierry, Indeed, I am extremely satisfied with the performance of my placing. This is the brand SWI-TEC (swi-tec.fr); The hydrogenerator is given for a power of 600watt and a charge current of 40a, you will have all the characteristics on their site. I bought them at the Paris Nautical Show from December 2017 for €3200. I had a budget of €6000 for a Watt hydrol...
