Having dependable shore support when sailing in remote locations is undoubtedly a significant benefit. The logistical assistance provided from shore greatly simplifies our lives, particularly when the shore team possesses intimate knowledge of our vessel. For owners of Hanse or Moody yachts, hanse.boatoon offers a dependable, supportive, and accessible team that we can always turn to whenever our sailing yacht requires attention.

Getting around the anchorage by boat has never been this easy. I recently got to try out a True Kit inflatable catamaran with an e-propulsion elite outboard, and I was honestly blown away by how simple and efficient it was to hop between boats in the anchorage, even with my physical challenges. Compared to my current setup with a zodiac and Honda outboard means I only have to handle roughly half the weight when I'm storing it on deck at night.

I’m not overstating things; for me, this is the finest outboard on the market today. It's lightweight, manageable with just a single hand, and sufficient for those essential journeys by dinghy to the shore. Naturally, you could opt for greater power, enhanced speed, and increased autonomy, but that entails added weight, a higher price, and more complex operation.

I met Daniel in Sines, a solo sailor navigating a stunning RM1380 from Canada. He had a memorable encounter with an orca while crossing down from Biscay, and he was genuinely grateful for his Hydrovane. I owe my presence here to this self steering System and this compact emergency rudder.

Being self-sufficient offshore is necessary, not optional. Having reliable and efficient energy solutions is essential to achieve this. Itook advantage of the Mini Globe Race start in Lagos to see what solar-powered solution this daring sailor selected for their amazing sailing journey.

Belle was built to be a breeze to handle, even if you're sailing solo. With a self-tacking jib and a inmast furling mainsail, she's surprisingly easy to sail when you're heading into the wind. Sailing downwind, however, is a whole different ballgame…

To use the trade winds in longe passages I need to avoidwalks outside the cockpit with my fragile balance to deal with complex sail changes. |I need a simple lighter, safer sail configuration I can handle from the safety of the cockpit for most of the time. After intense research and advices from my knowledgeable sailing friends I found the answer: The One sails IFS Multi Tradewind Sail

Belle was built to be a breeze to handle, even if you're sailing solo. With a self-tacking jib and a mainsail that furls right into the mast, she's surprisingly easy to steer when you're heading into the wind. Sailing downwind, however, is a whole different ballgame. Moody recomends a gennaker and I actually stumbled upon a perfectly rolled-up gennaker in the Belle aft locker, but the furler was nowhere to be seen. So, I did some digging online and asked advices around my experienced sailing friends to see if I could figure out a way to make it work. And I found it, a continuous Line furler from facnor I can operate safely from the cockpit wit only one hand.