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Reports of orcas biting rudder blades and causing sailboats to sink are becoming more and more frequent. But how great is the risk really? And what can you do if there is an encounter between orcas and a sailboat?

Whether for a swim stop or a whole night, anchoring is part of yachting and water sports. In many harbours in the Mediterranean, you can't do without it. Moreover, it is safety-relevant to master the corresponding manoeuvres. We show you how to anchor properly…

Hamburg-based insurance broker Pantaenius celebrates 125 years, a foundation upon which Harald Baum and his family continue to build Europe's leading yacht insurance experts.

What's really special about Mallorca is that the island caters to every crew list, boat type and preference. No matter who you explore Mallorca with, no matter how long you stay: From a party cruise to a cultural trip, from a lonely stroll in the bays to a stroll in noble marinas, from a day cruise to a long summer trip - everything is possible on this island. Promise!

As boating enthusiasts, it is our responsibility to protect the marine environment that provides us with endless opportunities for enjoyment and recreation.

Pantaenius sees many personal injuries that could easily have been avoided ‒ because it is often a lack of experience with boats that leads to injuries. A short guide for skippers and guests.

Lithium batteries surround us every day in smartphones and tablets. But lithium batteries are also increasingly being used on boats, be it for water toys, service equipment or boat engines. Their potential is great! However, if used improperly, lithium batteries also pose risks. We show you what to beware of.

Nobody wants fouling on their boat, but at the same time nobody wants dead waters. Regulations and laws are increasingly restricting the use and composition of antifoulings - the future could lie in diverse and individual solutions.

Being well prepared for wet, windy, and cold weather is all part of boat ownership in winter. However, one should not only rely on the work done at the beginning of the winter break. In the face of acute storm warnings, it is advisable to prevent damage with renewed checks and precautions.

In order to prevent major damage, proper engine care also plays a role in addition to the major engine inspection. Even a small action here and there can make all the difference. We have compiled a list of the checks you can easily carry out during the season for outboard and inboard motors.

Arriving: the location - Sardinia is big: the island is 140 nautical miles long and 75 nautical miles wide. After a circumnavigation of the island, there would be 450 nautical miles in the logbook. So it's better to choose one side of the island and focus your cruising there. And for the majority of people, it's quickly decided: they head for the north-east of the island. The wildly rugged coast, frequented by the rich and famous with their superyachts, together with the offshore islands offer postcard-perfect close-up destinations by the dozen.

It is a sad fact that every spring, shortly after launching, many boats moored safely at the quay then sink, and turn what can be the most beautiful time of the year into a fiasco.