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Split-level sailing photography

Reading Time: 5 minutesThe appeal of a special type of sailing photography, showing the action half above and half of the aquarium-green water below. How southern German water sports photographer Ulli Seer became inspired by George Greenoughs “Psychedelic Surf movies” of the Seventies and Berlin outdoor photographer Soeren Hese later carried on. Technical challenges and how they were mastered in analogue times and …

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Square Metre Boats: A matter of sail area

Reading Time: 4 minutesDifferent to other sailboats, the true Skärgårdskryssare or Square Metre Boat and their successors for cruising are designated by sail area instead of their length or a formula. For example, the 15 stands for the smallest 15 m2 class, the 22 for the 22s, and so on. If the designation number is underlined, as in the above photo of a …