Reading Time: 3 minutesThe article discusses the pros and cons of using a Sprayhood on cruising sailing boats. While it offers protection from wind and water, it also obstructs visibility and complicates sail handling. The author prefers sailing without a Sprayhood for easier maneuverability, clearer sightlines, and greater enjoyment while sailing.
Reading Time: 5 minutesThe Swede 55 is a robust fiberglass production boat built by Fisksätra Varv in the 1970s. Featuring a solid laminated hull and a four-shell construction, it includes various reinforcements for strength. Despite its durability, the boat is heavier than initially intended, impacting its speed and performance in rough seas.
Reading Time: 11 minutesThe article details the mahogany sloop Delight, a Kustkryssare built in 1955 and now berthed near Lübeck. It highlights her unique design, maintenance history, and the dedication of her current owner, Uwe Becker. Delight’s classic construction and well-preserved condition make her a valuable and cherished vessel in modern boating culture.
Reading Time: 6 minutesKnud Reimers, a prominent yacht designer, created a 30 m2 skerry cruiser during World War II, influencing his subsequent boats, particularly for Swedish and Swiss clients. His designs, known for their aesthetic and functional innovations, emphasized a balance between speed and stability, sparking the revival of the skerry cruiser in Central Europe.
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe double-ended boat design, notable in Anglo-Saxon yachting, features a pointed stern advantageous in rough conditions but limits speed potential. The 62-foot Francis Lee, a Daysailer by Robert H. Perry, exemplifies this design with a focus on simplicity and effective performance, inspired by the Swede 55, achieving remarkable balance and character.
Reading Time: 12 minutesThe article chronicles the history of the classic sailboat Tre Sang, designed by Harry Becker and built in 1934. Notably owned by Lieutenant Colonel Herbert George ‘Blondie’ Hasler, it gained fame sailing in rough waters post-World War II. The vessel underwent extensive restoration and remains celebrated for its lightweight design and beauty.
Reading Time: 9 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch A memory of the Dragon sailor and boat builder Børge Børresen, who developed and built the wonderful three-man keelboat in his yard in Vejle, where the popular BB10 was created and the Soling Olympic class was built. Brønsodde on the northern shore of Vejle Fjord in Jutland. Almost 9 metres of elegantly joined Honduras mahogany are …
Reading Time: 4 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch This 68 footer was developed by Håkan Södergren in 2008 as a taller sister of Swede 55. At first sight it is the same boat, just bigger, due to the sailor’s saying. Actually, the Swede 68 is nearly 16 feet (4.80 metres) longer and nearly 4.6 feet (1.40 m) wider. It would come with a raised …
Reading Time: 4 minutesThe Square Metre Class celebrates the centenary of the 1925 Skerry Cruiser Rule with new designs from naval architect Håkan Södergren. His innovative 30 m2 boat features a vertical stem, adjusted prismatic coefficient, altered beam distribution, and improved keel design. These advancements aim to enhance performance while honoring a century-old tradition.
Reading Time: 6 minutes→ Artikel auf Deutsch About the 6-metre Yacht ‘Hamburg’, her famous first owner, and sailing a fabulous metre class at all. And about sailing as a performing art, whose fleeting pleasure is permanently captured at the right moment. Have you ever heard of Erich Ferdinand Laeisz? He was a professional shipowner and a keen sailor. His Hamburg-based shipping company with …
