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One-week sailing trip through the western Cyclades from Marina Lavrion, with stops at Makronisos, Kythnos, Serifos, Sifnos and Cape Sounion.
Highlight of the trip: a freshly caught tuna, eaten in the bay of Loutra on Kythnos. Plus secluded anchorages, the Cycladic village of Chora on Serifos, the special anchorage at Cheronissos Beach on Sifnos, and a finale with a view of the Temple of Poseidon at Cape Sounion.
Skipper training is the holistic preparation for taking command of yachts and involves more than just harbour manoeuvres. The aim of the training is to gain experience, competence and confidence in handling the yacht safely, even in difficult situations. Skipper training means practical experience on board in constantly changing roles and requires preparing yourself and the crew for manoeuvres, leading calmly and confidently, and letting yourself be guided at the bow line, the fender or the helm.
Our first trip combining sailing with remote working was a complete success! During the day we lay at anchor to work on our laptops – whether cosily in the cabin with the laptop on our lap, in the cockpit with a view over the anchorage, or at the saloon table or chart table.
Not everyone worked eight hours a day, but some did. In the afternoons and evenings we usually took two-hour sailing trips to a new anchorage, plus one energetic four-hour sailing trip.
Family sailing holiday in Croatia with five adults and five children aged nought to five – deliberately chosen for the sheltered island world, short legs and the option of travelling by car. Aboard a catamaran (Excess 11) from Zadar: sandy beaches, a secret pirate bay, crystal-clear water and unforgettable family moments. The area around Dugi Otok and Ist is ideal for families with small children.
Greece in November: calm, authentic, unforgettable. With a crew of five we set off from Alimos, sailing via Aegina and Poros into the western Cyclades – Kythnos, Loutra, Syros – and back via Kea to the Temple of Poseidon. Empty harbours, friendly Greeks, clear water and real adventure instead of high-season crowds. October and November are Greece's best-kept sailing secret.
The crew (from left) Jens G., Martin, Jens K., Levi and the skipper actually wanted to sail Skagen Rund, but we must have taken a wrong turn somewhere. Too much wind from the western quadrant took us in 24 hours from Heiligenhafen straight to Roenne/Bornholm. On trips like this, not everything goes smoothly, but better read it for yourself - click the link ...
Skagen Rund in two weeks from Heiligenhafen? Doesn't always work out well, the weather window simply has to be right. In June 24 we did it again with Levi (from left), Eike, skipper, Dirk and Martin (the photographer in this case). An ambitious trip - with unexpected stopovers and escort service by Dolfin. Curious? Click the link.
With Uli (from left), skipper, Martin, Harald and Dirk, we set off on a windy trip into the Danish South Seas. Two absolute beginners on board offer no sacrifice to the lurking Neptune – that's just how it has to be. The skipper, along with Martin & Dirk from the regular crew, do their utmost to introduce the budding sailors to the art of seamanship. Will they succeed? Click on the link ...
Levi, Kay and Marion (from left) set off from Heiligenhafen without the skipper (right) for now. He only comes on board in Cuxhaven and doesn't interfere with a crew that has already bonded. The photo above shows the crew on the highest mountain in the district of Pinneberg ... and that happens to be on Helgoland. Between Borkum and Sylt, everything revolves around Helgoland. It will be a wonderful voyage through tidal waters. Anyone who wants to know how to sail an "Ostseeschiff" (Baltic Sea boat) in tidal waters should click the link
With Rainer (from left, regular crew), Noah, Stefan, Sven and the skipper, we set off from Heiligenhafen on 26 April 25, heading for Bagenkop, with the SKS exam coming up next Friday. An intensive week full of surprises awaits the crew and skipper, who of course is determined to keep up his successful track record. So far, of 139 SKS candidates, only one sailor has failed. That number must not grow. Curious? Click the link!
With Markus (from left), Hans-Jürgen, Frank and the skipper (not in the photo), we train for three full days, almost around the clock. We sail pretty much every docking manoeuvre, practise rescue manoeuvres (including the Hamburg manoeuvre) and navigate through the night without a plotter. An ambitious programme – but does it actually work? Click the link ...
With Christian (in the photo, from the left), Swen-Olaf, Armgard, Ruben & Skipper Ralf, we sail a wonderful training trip. The crew, thoroughly experienced in sailing, trains everything there is to train and even enjoys a swim at a water temperature of 13 degrees. We sail through the night (without a plotter) and one crew member goes overboard several times. You can't learn more than that in one week – or can you? Click the link ...
We had a lovely trip with good wind and sunshine.
There was a small problem with the charter boat's power supply – the onboard battery was no longer charging, having apparently failed over the winter months. After speaking with the charter company, a new battery was fitted in Murter, and we were able to continue our trip on a slightly altered route, but with the reassurance of a reliable power supply.
In January we sailed southwards through the eastern Caribbean: from Martinique via St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Bequia, the Tobago Cays, Canouan and Mustique. Fast passages, turquoise anchorages, snorkelling with turtles, breathtaking sunsets and Basil's Bar made the trip unforgettable. Aboard the POGO 44 we even reached 14.6 knots under sail.
Intensive skipper training from Barcelona to Mallorca: precise harbour manoeuvres, professional anchoring, an impressive night passage by moonlight, and genuine man-overboard training in turquoise bays. A trip full of hands-on practice, adventure and real skipper experience.
How do you get from the Mediterranean to the Canary Islands?
Gibraltar is the obvious choice, but there's the issue with the orcas – so we looked for alternatives.
Although information on sailing in Morocco was hard to come by, we wanted to take this route.
Our trip took us from the south coast of Spain (Almeria) to the north coast of Morocco.
Our conclusion: despite some unfamiliar procedures – we'll be back, and can recommend it with a clear conscience: Morocco is worth the trip
In 16.5 days we sailed over 2,300 nautical miles from Sint Maarten to Horta. We experienced heeling, calms, whales, orcas, engine trouble, a spontaneous Atlantic baptism, a halfway party with cheese fondue and a little regatta with other crews. Despite the cold, tiredness and a Snickers crisis, our humour and team spirit stayed strong – and the MyWay brought us safely across the Atlantic.**
For five days we sailed on the IJsselmeer: our trip on a historic sailing ship took us from Enkhuizen via Urk, Lemmer, Stavoren and Medemblik through picturesque harbour towns steeped in history. Wind, waves and working together as a team gave us a real seafaring feeling. Strolling through town, fresh fish, sunshine and good company rounded off the trip – an unforgettable, perfectly organised sailing holiday full of maritime experiences.
Our sailing adventure in the South Pacific began in Tahiti – waterfalls, black beaches, rays and whales. We then sailed from Raiatea to Taha'a and Bora Bora: coral gardens, manta rays, sharks and sunsets on board. Finally, we visited vanilla and pearl farms – an unforgettable journey between the sea, islands and South Seas magic.
Our second week in Lofoten brought livelier weather, colder winds, and a larger, more dynamic crew. The focus was training: new co-skippers practised manoeuvres, navigation, and decision-making under real Arctic conditions. From quiet bays and steep fjords to rain-soaked evenings of games and hikes above Svolvær, every day was full of challenges and rewards. Lofoten revealed once more its many faces—wild, stunning, unforgettable.