2020-03-16 14:07
This is not an easy moment for many of us, due to Coronavirus. If the thought of being quarantined for days – or weeks – on end sends you into a spiral of restlessness, rest a… Read More
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2020-03-16 10:27
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, our visas are up in Thailand and we need to do the typical sailing visa run in the area to Langkawi. We never thought we would be heading back to this la… Read More
2020-03-13 13:05
The 42.62m/ 139’10” 2015 Holland Jachtbouw built Topaz and 43.6m/ 143’1″ 2017 Vitters Shipyard built Svea had a serious collision just before the start of Race 1 for… Read More
2020-03-13 09:55
Photo Andreas_Lindlahr / Team Malizia
The next edition of The Ocean Race, scheduled to start from Alicante, Spain in October 2021, will visit 10 international cities, including the start… Read More
2020-03-12 11:42
We received a lot of answers to our #mondayquiz “Can you name this sailboat?”. And no, the correct answer wasn’t… a Swan model! The answer was…… Read More
2020-03-12 08:29
The new Dazcat 1895 is the latest creation from Dazcat in collaboration with Ben Rogerson Yacht Design (BRYD). Together the team have developed a new 60’ class racer-cruiser w… Read More
2020-03-11 10:00
Rather than ferocious killers, orcas are gentle and inquisitive, at least when it comes to human encounters. Hundreds of orcas and humpback whales gathers in the Tromsø region in the… Read More
2020-03-10 15:55
Photo Ainhoa Sanchez/Volvo AB
Sail Newport and The Ocean Race announced that for the third consecutive edition of the competition, The Ocean Race will make its only North American stopove… Read More
2020-03-10 11:28
The “eXXpedition” ocean plastic research mission has set sail in the remote South Pacific Ocean from Easter Island towards Tahiti, on the eighth leg of a pioneering all-femal… Read More
2020-03-07 14:21
Our friends of Sailing Nandji departed the east coast of Australia in July 2017 and have since sailed over 10000nm offshore. They have explored some amazing countries and met some beauti… Read More
2020-03-05 14:46
Photo: N Günther – Courtesy Hallberg-Rassy
What is bluewater sailboat? A bluewater sailboat is a boat designed for extended voyages in open water. Bluewater boats are stro… Read More
2020-03-04 16:55
Image courtesy Hallberg-Rassy
The all-new Hallberg-Rassy 50 follows the big success with the 57, 44, 40C and 340. The first two units of the Hallberg-Rassy 50 will be in production at Sca… Read More
2020-03-04 06:45
Sailing Nandji Ep 159. In this episode of Sailing Nandji, after a couple of days at sea, we arrive back to the island of Phuket in Thailand.
After spending 5 months in remote Indones… Read More
2020-03-02 17:15
Designed by Berret Racoupeau together with the yard design team, the Fountaine Pajot New 59 provides comfort at helm, for smooth and efficient sailing. This luxury catamaran will be… Read More
2020-02-29 04:53
A little infographic to understand how to explain sailing to your guests on board…
Infographic created by cruisingoutpost.com
The post INFOGRAPHIC. How I Explain Sailing To My G… Read More
2020-02-28 11:14
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we depart Indonesia on a 220nm sail across the Malacca Strait to Thailand. After a scary start to the journey with problems with our AIS in the middle… Read More
2020-02-27 14:12
In collaboration with BlackCat Superyachts and Malcolm McKeon Yacht Design, McConaghy Boats introduces the sailing catamaran BlackCat 30. This 30m design is the third model in the ground… Read More
2020-02-27 07:19
Vito Dumas was born on September 26, 1900, he took his last breath on March 28, 1965. In 1942 during the World War ll he began his single handed journey across the southern ocean. Whils… Read More
2020-02-26 10:04
Photo courtesy Macif Trimaran
Following a tough Brest Atlantique race, François Gabart has momentarily decided to give racing a break this season, despite having learnt a lot from… Read More
2020-02-25 16:30
Do you want to get into sailing without spending a fortune? You can learn to sail for free, anywhere in the world – find out how in this video.
The post Learn to Sail (On the Cheap)… Read More
2020-02-24 12:17
Befoil launched its new flying catamaran, the Befoil 16 Sport, designed by a renowned firm of naval architects, VPLP. Based in Lorient, Brittany, since 2017, Befoil is a b… Read More
2020-02-21 13:48
Sailing Nandji Ep 157: in this episode of Sailing Nandji, we spend our last days in Indonesia. We search the Banda Aceh area for one last surf before we clear out of the country in Saban… Read More
2020-02-20 16:35
Following last month’s Dusseldorf Boat Show, French boatbuilder Beneteau has been announced two new projects: the Beneteau Oceanis 40.1 and the Oceanis Yacht 54.
Oceanis 40… Read More
2020-02-20 14:15
Enjoy some of the biggest waves and wettest moments from The Ocean Race. Don’t try this at home!
The post The Men, The Boats and… The Biggest Waves! VIDEO appeared first on Sa… Read More
2020-02-20 07:09
Full details of Elan Yachts’ next-generation flagship model, the Elan GT6, have been revealed. The new Elan GT6 is the result of a three-way collaboration between Elan Yachts… Read More
2020-02-19 15:36
© Anthony Jones / Aléa / IDEC SPORT
The IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran sailed by Francis Joyon, Bertrand Delesne, Christophe Houdet, Antoine Blouet and Corentin Joyon completed… Read More
2020-02-18 13:58
How to get a line ashore in 3 seconds? In this video we remove some stress from getting a line ashore when docking your boat. This technique works where a lasso can’t…
Don… Read More
2020-02-17 23:18
© Bertrand Deslesne / IDEC SPORT
Less than 900 miles from the finish of the Tea Route record in London, the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran continues to extend her lead over the record… Read More
2020-02-15 16:04
Photo Sailing Energy
Peter Burling and Blair Tuke from New Zealand dazzled to win another 49er world championship, the sixth for the magic combo, which is easily a class record.
49er … Read More
2020-02-14 14:20
Hylas Yachts unveiled the all-new Hylas H60 sailing yacht. The shipyard’s latest cruiser has made its official world debut at the Miami Boat Show 2020.
Stylish and oc… Read More
2020-02-14 08:00
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we depart the Turtle islands and head north up the west coast of Sumatra on our way back to Thailand.
Our destination is the island of Sabang, the n… Read More
2020-02-13 07:25
We received a lot of answers to our #mondayquiz “This is not a Playstation. Guess the boat”. It’s time to answer! The answer was… Amel 60!
In a dy… Read More
2020-02-12 11:59
How to replace a furling line on a roller reefing headsail. After seeing the consequences of a headsail furling line parting, we want ours to be sound! Here’s a step-by-step guide to… Read More
2020-02-11 08:50
It was time for us to leave Italy and head to Greece. After one last pizza, which we still dream of, we left the most southern tip of Italy’s heel and headed to Korfu.
The cros… Read More
2020-02-10 13:21
Photo © François Van Malleghem / Aléa / IDEC SPORT
23 days after setting sail from Hong-Kong on her attempt at the Tea Route record, the IDEC SPORT maxi trimaran is cur… Read More
2020-02-09 04:20
Produced in 1936, this wonderful old film shows a voyage aboard a schooner named Wanderbird around South America. The captain of this vessel is Warwick M. Tompkins of Gloucester, Massachuset… Read More
2020-02-08 04:35
Photo Tyrone Bradley/Red Bull Content PoolAmerican kiteboarder Jesse Richman got the better of fellow former Red Bull King of the Air champions Nick Jacobsen and Aaron Hadlow to win for the… Read More
2020-02-07 10:36
More than 100,000 boating enthusiasts from around the globe will cruise into Miami over President’s Day weekend, February 13-17, 2020, to see the latest marine industry innovations at… Read More
2020-02-06 13:29
After the successful debut of the new Bali Catspace at Boot Dusseldorf, the French yard announces now the World premier of the Bali 4.8 at the International Multihull Show in La Grande Motte… Read More
2020-02-05 12:38
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, Sailing Indonesia Ep. 155, we depart the island of Simeulue and head 30nm out to sea to the remote tiny island group we refer to as Turtle island!… Read More
2020-02-04 16:19
Photo Marc Bow
The Mirpuri Foundation Racing Team has announced that Yoann Richomme will skipper the team’s ‘Racing for the Planet’ boat in the 2021 edition of The Ocean… Read More
2020-02-03 19:06
image courtesy When SailingGreta and Michael are two travel addicts who decided that travel, not work should be at the center of their life. The idea became reality as they bought For.Tuna… Read More
2020-02-01 16:57
Photo Jeff BrownThe NZ Millennium Cup prizegiving marked the close of the regatta on Royal Huisman race day, against the backdrop of a honey sunset, and the jubilation of brand new champions… Read More
2020-01-30 04:40
We received a lot of answers to our ” #mondayquiz Where is the lighthouse”. The correct answer was… Rubjerg Knude!
Located on the coast of the North… Read More
2020-01-29 12:24
Dufour Yachts unveiled the new Dufour 530 at Boot Dusseldorf 2020 last week. We can say that this new model is a merger of Dufour’s Grand Large and Performance ranges; the boat is avai… Read More
2020-01-29 09:03
Sailing Indonesia Ep 154: in this episode of Sailing Nandji, we are still at the island of Simeulue off the west coast of Sumatra. This sleepy laid back island is as close to a free range fa… Read More
2020-01-28 15:50
Photo courtesy Hallberg-RassyThe all-new Hallberg-Rassy 40C made the World debut at Boot 2020 last week. But the Swedish yard never stops and announces that the new Hallberg-Rassy… Read More
2020-01-28 09:12
In this video we take an extremely dirty mainsheet and bring it back to life. As well as looking a lot better, the clean line creates less friction and runs much more freely. Save money by… Read More
2020-01-27 12:00
Discovery Yachts presented the new Revelation 480 at Boot Dusseldorf 2020 last week. This is the first model of the new Revelation line and differs from the Southerly line for the fixed keel… Read More
2020-01-25 04:50
Credits Gilles Martin RagetIf you are anything like me, anchoring your sailboat in a quite, snug cove or harbor can be hard to beat. But how do you choose an anchoring spot that will provide… Read More
2020-01-24 04:01
Sailing is a great way of relaxing on the water. However, it might not always be possible to get out on the water. At these times, you might need to watch a sailing movie. This will allow yo… Read More
2020-01-23 12:00
The new Grand Soleil 44 Performance was unveiled during Boot Dusseldorf 2020. This new 44-footer completes the Grand Soleil Yachts Performance range, dedicated to the more sporty o… Read More
2020-01-23 04:44
Photo courtesy Southern Wind ShipyardThank you! We received a lot of answers to our #mondayquiz “Where is the boat?”. If you answered: “Palma de Mallorca”… Read More
2020-01-22 09:58
Photo courtesy Emirates Team New ZealandEmirates Team New Zealand revealed their new custom designed and built test boat Te Kahu in Auckland. Te Kahu, meaning ‘The Hawk’, was rol… Read More
2020-01-21 14:16
Image courtesy Southern Wind
The new SWCAT90 project has been unveiled during a press conference at Boot Dusseldorf 2020. This 27m sailing carbon composite catamaran combines the attribut… Read More
2020-01-21 06:27
The Dutch specialist in semi-custom constructions Contest Yachts presents for the very first time the brand new 17-metre Contest 55CS at Boot Dusseldorf 2020.
Don’t call it “… Read More
2020-01-20 16:30
Shipyards from all over the world are offering a wealth of innovations on the sailing yacht market for the coming seasons. One noteworthy development is the large choice of compact regatta m… Read More
2020-01-20 08:24
Sailing Indonesia Ep 153: in this episode of Sailing Nandji, we arrive to the island of Simeulue in Indonesia. The island is governed by Sharia law and as we know this is the law of the… Read More
2020-01-19 14:35
At Boot Dusseldorf 2020, the international award “European Yacht of the Year” was presented for the seventeenth time. Around 50 new sailing boats are launched in Europe every yea… Read More
2020-01-18 21:29
Nautor’s Swan has revealed a new the new Swan 58, a 17.96 metre “bluewater fast cruiser” yacht concept during Day 1 at Boot Dusseldorf. Signed by German Frers, the… Read More
2020-01-18 04:42
Photo © Gilles Chiorri / IDEC SPORT
Francis Joyon will begin the final Act of the IDEC SPORT ASIAN TOUR at around 0900hrs UTC on Saturday morning with an attempt at the Tea Rout… Read More
2020-01-17 10:17
After more than twenty years, Yamaha has redesigned its YAM inflatable boat range. The new design philosophy adds a fresh, modern look and a wide range of features.
The new YAM range… Read More
2020-01-16 04:04
We received a lot of answers to our #mondayquiz “What is the origin of the term mayday”. It’s time to answer!
Mayday is the word used around the world to… Read More
2020-01-15 15:42
“This Is Far From Over” features and was edited by Captain Olivia O Wyatt. She just completed a solo transpacific crossing from San Diego to Hawaii on her 34 ft. boat, Junipe… Read More
2020-01-15 10:24
Sailing Indonesia Ep 152: in this episode of Sailing Nandji, some cold hard truth. Relationships ain’t easy on a boat. Sailing to super remote places like the islands off of Indonesia… Read More
2020-01-14 17:43
The first unit of the new MP670S is under construction at the Longitud Cero shipyard, winner of the last five world championships of TP52, and the last two Sydney Hobart in compensated t… Read More
2020-01-14 10:10
Philippe Briand has unveiled the latest sailing yacht concept to come from his London-based design studio: the 60-metre (200-foot) SY200. With a traditional sailing rig, the 490-gross-to… Read More
2020-01-14 09:57
We all need some time off our busy schedules. Where some like to spend time in their homes by relaxing, others of a more adventurous nature prefer going on a vacation. If you have chosen a y… Read More
2020-01-10 11:12
Sit back, relax and enjoy 10 minutes of incredible drone shots from the toughest test of a team in sport – The Ocean Race!
The post This Video Explains Why We Love The Ocean Race app… Read More
2020-01-09 15:18
We have owned our hand bearing compass for 12 years and it’s a very useful tool to have on board. Watch to see why!
The post Hand Bearing Compass – Do You Need One? appeared fi… Read More
2020-01-08 11:21
Royal Huisman Project 400 Sea Eagle II, Royal Huisman’s largest yacht ever, is a real dream-yacht, an 81m / 266ft truly breathtaking contemporary three-masted schooner.
Photo by Heb… Read More
2020-01-08 02:03
In this episode of Sailing Nandji (Sailing Indonesia, Ep 151), we arrive to our Ultimate Anchorage, the Bay of Plenty in the Banyak islands. This is truly our paradise.
Surfing from a sa… Read More
2020-01-07 06:48
Snorkeling offers a winning combination of leisure, exercise, and closeness to nature. Like any water sport, it has its dangerous side, but that doesn’t mean you should be nervous abou… Read More
2020-01-03 14:50
In this video I show you the cheap DIY sailing rig I made for our tender, and talk you through exactly how I made it.
Timings for your convenience:
00:00 Introduction
01:23 Planning the buil… Read More
2019-12-31 08:22
A very interesting Instagram profile, @sailor_sea_world (follow him!), choose every week some of the most beautiful sailboats of all time. Thanks to his help, we picked 7 of this boats for y… Read More
2019-12-30 07:20
Wearing a life jacket is as important as wearing a seatbelt or helmet. It can make the difference between life and death. According to the US Coast Guard, in 2014, 610 people lost their live… Read More
2019-12-29 08:18
Sailing is a great sport. Whether you sail competitively or not, there’s very little that can beat the sensation of being out on the water, wind filling the sails, harnessing the power… Read More
2019-12-28 07:12
Our editorial staff selected 9 sailboats under 30′ from all over the world. Which is your preferred one?
Albin Vega 27
Photo albinvega.infoHull Type: Long fin keel
Hull Material:… Read More
2019-12-27 11:16
“The only cause my husband Humphrey Bogart ever gave me to be jealous was not of a woman but a boat – a racing yacht called Santana,” said the actress Lauren Baca… Read More
2019-12-27 08:00
Sailing provides a feeling of peace and freedom that no other kind of trip can match. Being out on the open seas will make you forget about everything you left behind, but for that peaceful… Read More
2019-12-26 08:11
Tuesday’s powerful storm that spawned a tornado on Cape Cod was scary enough for people on the ground, but imagine being stuck in the middle of a harbor.
MUST SEE: … Read More
2019-12-25 12:09
For the fourth episode of this blog, I am keen to introduce you to a very interesting photograph taken by another great contemporary yacht photographer: the Argentinian Matias Capizzano… Read More
2019-12-23 23:10
A new company based in Chile has developed Solubag, a ‘plastic’ bag that dissolves in water. Their bags work just as well as traditional plastic bags for carrying item around, bu… Read More
2019-12-23 04:05
Our editorial staff selected 7 bluewater sailboats from all over the world. Which is your preferred one?
Cal 40
Designed by Bill Lapworth and built by Jensen Marine, the Cal 40 wa… Read More
2019-12-22 10:04
Sailing Nandji Ep 93: in this episode of Sailing Nandji, after visiting the local market in Jayapura and enjoying the street food of Indonesia, it was time to head back to sea and continue o… Read More
2019-12-21 11:39
After our 32hour passage from Sardinia to Sicily, the straight of Messina was our next big sailing challenge. But let‘s start from the beginning.
We had been in the Aeolian Isl… Read More
2019-12-20 04:00
Our team selected these five must read books, perfects if you are looking for a good overview of all sailing and sailboat maintenance topics. Some top ideas for your “sailing gifts&ldq&hell…Read More
2019-12-19 04:28
Learn to sail like a pro with these cost saving sail care tips. If you want to learn how to sail like a pro, then you need to know the best way to keep your sailboat sails in great shape… Read More
2019-12-19 03:19
If you feel like your marine stereo is lacking in punch, it is probably because the speakers are overworked. Standard marine speakers are good at processing high and midrange frequencies. Ba… Read More
2019-12-18 11:35
Summer is far away. Winter is coming and we dream of sun, sea, sailing and diving. So we want to share with you this video of 2010: it is true, it was an advertisement, but perfectly em… Read More
2019-12-17 10:27
During the 2020 BOOT Dusseldorf (January 18-26) the Saffier Se 27 Leisure will be shown to the world for the first time. To obtain high speeds she has modern hull lines with a good… Read More
2019-12-17 04:23
Inflatable boats are very handy, but pumping them up can be enough of a pain to put you off a trip ashore. Here’s a little trick which allows you to inflate a tender in 90 seconds… Read More
2019-12-16 04:34
Australia is full of wondrous sights, from spectacular beaches, unique wildlife, lush rainforests and winding waterways. Sailing the coastline or waterways are great ways to not only see the… Read More
2019-12-14 14:07
What top ten sailing tips will help you enjoy sailing in the most fun and safe way? You might be surprised to know that it all starts long before you step aboard your sailboat. Use these lit… Read More
2019-12-13 09:43
Sailing Nandji Ep 150: we head to the city of Sibolga on the West Coast of Sumatra, Indonesia. We head into this city which is far from a tourist destination and are greeted and followed b… Read More
2019-12-12 09:59
A reinvigorated Youth America’s Cup regatta is announced today which will be raced in a brand new class of foiling mono-hull, the AC9F, in 2020 and 2021.
The Youth America’s C… Read More
2019-12-11 07:22
Do you love the spray of the ocean, sun blazing off the water, and thrilling races contested on the open water? Then you owe it to yourself to check out one of the premier sailing events and… Read More
2019-12-10 14:00
The new Elan GT6 is the result of a three-way collaboration between Elan Yachts, Humphreys Yacht Design and Studio F A Porsche. This is the first time that Studio F A Porsche has been deeply… Read More
2019-12-06 08:20
In this episode of Sailing Nandji, we are faced with every sailors worst nightmare. We are under sail on passage miles off the coast when a vessel charges straight at us.
We gybe, change… Read More
2019-12-06 07:06
Fans of James Bond now have the opportunity to gain their first glimpse of 007’s latest outing No Time To Die as the first trailer has just been released. The latest trailer reveals Da… Read More
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