What can come out when an outstanding yacht manufacturer and an iconic automobile manufacturer work together? Certainly, something great. And that’s what will happen this year with the remarkable collaboration between the Slovenian shipyard Elan and the German studio Porsche from which the new Elan GT6 was born. This brand new and luxury 49 feet sailboat literally redefine the modern concept of sailboats and high-performance cruises.
What’s so interesting about the new Elan GT6? With these words the Studio FA Porsche website presents this product on its website: ‘Inspired by Nature and Technology Combining nature and technology on the high seas to create a unique water sports experience is the idea behind the design of the new Elan GT6 sailing yacht. At 49 feet (15 meters) long, the flagship is the perfect symbiosis of the masterful technology of the renowned Slovenian shipbuilder Elan Yachts and the design philosophy of Studio F. A. Porsche. As the first sailing yacht designed by the studio, the GT6 embodies elegance, minimalism and dynamism.’ The Elan GT6 has been shown for the first time during the Düsseldorf Salon in January. Actually, it is the result of a three-way work between Elan Yachts, Humphreys Yacht Design and Studio FA Porsche. The latter has been already involved in several innovative superyacht projects. However, this is the first time it has been deeply involved in the design of a sailing vessel. Innovation: the staple concept behind this project The idea of designed innovation has led to the development of this new flagship. Indeed, it is to consider as the natural evolution of the successful Elan GT5, the precursor of the Elan Yachts crossover series and the prototype of a series of comfortable, fast, and long-lasting sailboats. ‘A natural, upscale evolution from Elan’s groundbreaking and successful GT5, the new GT6 is also the first yacht in its class to feature the clean, stylish silhouette of a flush deck.’ says Elan-yachts used yachts for sale florida ‘Styled by Studio F. A. Porsche to turn heads and leave a striking first impression, with an innovative hull and sail plan drawn by Humphreys for exhilarating performance and a comfortable motion at sea, the GT6 encapsulates the exclusivity and luxurious sporting spirit of the classic Gran Turismo concept.’ An elegant silhouette, a sporty cut and a classic style. It will be the first sailboat of its category to use a flush deck. Humphreys has indeed designed a new and functional hull and an innovative navigation plan that all together create the exclusive spirit of the ‘Grand Tourer’. Furthermore, accuracy and innovation are what also distinguish also the interior spaces. The yacht has a versatile and highly functional design. High qualities materials and refined details ensure maximum comfort onboard. Marko Škrbin, the Director of Marine Division at Elan declared: ‘With the GT6 you can sail further, faster, cruise in comfort and arrive in style.’
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Blogs of all kinds, lifestyle, travel, fashion, beauty, sailing blogs and everything in between, have been taking over the internet. With millions of people following influencers’ experiences, daily routes and recommendations online through blogs, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and other social media outlets.
Blogs and Instagram pages have a lot of influence over what people purchase, where people travel and what they do. People choose to watch YouTube videos before purchasing an item for reviews or recommendations, they use blogs to research destinations and experiences. Sailing blogs are a great source of information and wanderlust. hatteras yachts for sale Top Sailing Blogs to Inspire You Sailing blogs are no different, there are a large number of individuals and families who have started sailing blogs. Many to showcase their experiences, places to go, sailing how-to guides, and more. With everything from YouTube weekly videos to how to purchase your next boat. The 10 sailing blogs featured in this article each have something different to share, different experiences and lifestyles. 1. Swell Voyage Liz is a Californian surfer, Environmentalist, Captain and Author. Swell Voyage is owned and managed by Liz, who is surfer and environmentalist from California. Liz studied environmental studies and competed in surfing competitions for her college team, upon graduating she began working as a member of the crew on several different boats. She soon became captain of her boat, a 40ft boat which she named Swell. In 2006 she left California and embarked on a life-long dream surf exploration. She has since sailed over 20,000NM to Mexico, Central America, and the South Pacific. Her sailing boat is powered solely by wind and solar power. 2. Wind Traveler From Land to Sea to the Tropics with Three ‘From land to sea to the tropics with three’ This pretty much sums up Brittany, Scott, Isla, Haven and Mira’s story. Wind Traveler was created by Brittany and Scott who decided to set sail for a ‘life less ordinary’ in September 2010. They sailed down the East Coast and onto the Caribbean, where they stayed in Grenada. In March 2012 they had another surprise in the form of a little girl Isla. They decided they needed a bigger boat so sold their old one and brought a bigger one. In March 2014 their family grew once again when they had twin girls Haven and Mira. After a short stint on land, they took to the waters again and returned to the Caribbean. After spending some time at sea they decided they wanted to settle down a little and brought a day sailing company called Aristocat Charters. 3. Sailing Nandji Australian Couple Traveling the World one YouTube Video at a Time. Sailing Nandji is one of the most popular YouTube sailing blogs and was created by an Australian couple who brought a yacht (Nandji) and began living full time on it in 2016. They also have a dog onboard. They have since traveled over 12,000NM around the Pacific and Australia. Along the way, they have used their blog to showcase their adventures, create weekly YouTube videos and how-to guides. They use their YouTube channel, Instagram and blog to document their life at sea, they have also written a book about their adventures. 4. Sailing Tranquilo 20,000 Nautical Mile Sail Around the World In May 2017 Sailing Tranquilo (Fi, El, and Aiden) set sail on a 20,000NM (36,000km) around the world trip, they set sail on their 46′ yacht and documented their preparation and journey through sailing blogs and Instagram. Sailing Tranquilo has lots of travel guide, sailing guides and useful tips on their website and their Instagram page are filled with inspiring photos and their YouTube channel gives viewers an insight into their journey. 5. SV Delos Brian Embarked on an Around the World Sailing Trip and his Friends Along the Way In May 2008 Brian Trautman set off from Seattle, to embark on an around the world trip on his boat Delos (53ft Mel Super Maramu), with no intentions of becoming a YouTuber or travel blogger. He just wanted to take a trip across the Pacific Ocean to New Zealand. When he reached New Zealand he was wishing for more so embarked on a trip to Australia and so it began. Somewhere along the way, SV Delos (Sailing Vessel Delos) was born. SV Delos has become a very popular travel blog and with sailing videos, travel guides, sailing guides a store and more. Delos and it’s crew have traveled to over 45 countries, 70,000 ocean miles and produced over 200 YouTube Videos. They are one of the most well know sailing blogs in the world, being approached by journalists and large companies wanted to make their journey into a tv show. The crew has changed over the years but Brian is still aboard, crew members have come and gone, some with the intention of a short trip on the boat but ended up staying. The crew holds contests to find new crew members and crew members have turned the blog into a business with writers, businessmen, and photographers all becoming part of the crew. 11/28/2020 Experience Spain’s much-loved Cantabria region with an added dose of our insider knowledgeRead NowSituated by Spain’s northern coast, the region of Cantabria is one of Spain’s most richly diverse destinations. You’ve got the authentic port feel of Santander, the region’s capital, combined with the ruggedness of the Picos de Europa National Park and the quaint charms of towns like Santona. Learn about the must-dos and travel essentials with our Cantabria guide, then you’ll be poised for the holiday of a lifetime from the moment you arrive.
Craft your own unbeatable Spanish break with our insider tips and include Cantabria’s top attractions, so you can experience the real Spain – small towns with lots of culture to take in. Our expert recommendations When abroad, it helps to have an insider perspective so you can live like a local. Find out where does the tastiest anchovies, which of Santander’s museums are most suited to you, and which are the best beaches for when all you really want to do is gaze over the great Atlantic Ocean. Read more: Tilbury Docks | Journey of Experience Reap the destination tips and recommendations to help you to create your own itinerary which caters for everyone from culture vultures – with visits to the ancient Caves of the Castle – to foodies, with tours of lobster farms and tidal mills. Immerse yourself within contemporary Cantabrian living and really experience this beloved Spanish region. Travelling by bus When staying at the Hotel Juan de la Cosa, you’re entitled to free bus tickets into Santona. It’s a 2-kilometre trip, taking you into the town in five minutes. The bus stop itself is around 100 metres from the hotel, so you don’t have far to walk. You can also get on a bus to Santander from the stop, which costs €4.50 each way for an hour-long journey. Travelling by bus from Santona You can get buses from Santona to towns and municipalities like Laredo and Noja for €4.50 and €9 respectively. Journey times last between 30 minutes and an hour, although services aren’t that regular. They run every four hours or so, although this is subject to change on Sundays and public holidays. Check with a member of staff at your hotel before travelling anywhere – that way you won’t end up waiting around for public transport. Travelling by bus from Santander From Santona you can get the bus to other destinations in Cantabria, like Santander. Services run throughout the day, with tickets costing roughly €6.30 each way and journey times of about an hour, depending on traffic. When you arrive in Santander, soak up the local sights and culture with a hop-on, hop-off bus tour. These cost €8 and take you around the city in an hour or so. It’s possible to get to western Cantabrian destinations from Santander, although you should be prepared for bus services to be irregular. Services run from the city to coastal towns, such as Somo, every four hours, with half-hour journeys costing a little over €3. Travelling by taxi You can book taxis directly from your hotel’s reception area. It’ll cost you €8 each way, with fares elsewhere varying depending on your destination. Travelling by boat Between March and November, shuttle ferries run from Santona to Laredo beach, with return tickets costing €3.50. Between June and September, you can get a ferry to central Laredo. Services depart several times in the day and return tickets cost €10. Travelling by train Getting around Cantabria by train isn’t always convenient – few services are available, and buses are far more frequent. If you want to go outside of Cantabria, trains can take you from Santander to Bilbao in just short of three hours. Car hire in Cantabria Cantabria is near other desirable Spanish holiday destinations, like Vigo and Bilbao. Explore them at your whim and hire a car to uncover Spain’s northern charms – simply bring the relevant documentation and you’ll be cruising through scenic Cantabria before you know it. If you would like to organise car hire yourself, take advantage of Saga’s partner discounts to get 10% off with an additional driver. Just go to our Hertz page to book in advance, using the Find a car button. Or you can call Hertz on 0870 241 3657 and quote CDP number 740421. We recommend booking at least 72 hours before your departure. You can arrange insurance during the rental process. Bike rental in Cantabria You’ve also got the option of exploring the region via bicycle. Velomesto, an interactive bike-friendly map for cyclists, allows you to locate hire services in both Santona and Santander. Useful transport links Take a look at these links for the latest information from Cantabria transport providers. Some websites are written in Spanish, but your browser may translate these for you. Looking for a fun, unique adventure this Fall in Wrightsville? Airlie Pointe Yacht Charters is Wilmington, North Carolina's newest private, all inclusive yacht charter servicing Wrightsville Beach and Southeast North Carolina. Our Marketing team was fortunate enough to step on board for a cruise on their True North 38-foot Yacht and experience it for ourselves. If you like great service, coastal sunsets, and classic downeast style yachts, this charter is a must! There are three attributes Airlie Pointe has to offer that differentiate themselves from other charters in town...
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The same applies to marine trades - you will find the very best in the sailing centres but you will also pay through the nose for them. Insurance can be higher overall in the sailing centres thanks to being where the best boats are, marine crime can be higher. Sailing on busy waters can also affect the underwriters' position and they may charge extra for that. Even capital costs - the purchase price of the boat - can be higher as there will be more demand locally for that vessel. That can be rounded by buying a similar vessel from elsewhere. Capital costs This is the price you pay to physically pay for the boat. Survey: ~800€ A good surveyor will save you more money than their fee by advising you of the costs you will incur in making it seaworthy. A marine surveyor is a person who knows boats inside out and can spot any major issues in the condition of the boat. They may spot an engine that is beyond serviceable use, or osmosis in the gelcoat that could need €€€ to fix for example. They can also give you a negotiating position where you can explain to the owner that he would have to spend say, €2000 on repairing it to get it seaworthy so the vendor should discount that fee from the price. A good surveyor should be able to get more money off the vessel than you have paid them. In some cases they may tell you to walk away from the deal altogether, saving you the cost of putting an unserviceable floating wreck in the water… If you are going to part with €5,000 or more you should always consider getting a marine surveyor in to look at the vessel before you buy. All genuine sellers will happily let you bring one in. Some insurers and banks will insist on one looking the boat over before they will loan you the money/insure you too. The repairs the surveyor advises can either be done by the seller or you can demand they reduce the price of the boat to allow for these repairs yourself. Licensing fees: ~2000€ In certain countries you will need to license or register the vessel with the government. This is a hidden cost you should remember! Value Added Tax Beware - if you are considering buying an ex-sail school boat or charter vessel you will have to pay the Value Added Tax (VAT) on it as the commercial operations will not have paid thanks to being businesses. Add 20% to the list price. In addition, if you are bringing the vessel into the European Union (potentially from the UK after Brexit too) you will have to pay the VAT on the vessel. That could be 20% or more of the value of the sailboat! There are loopholes in different countries laws - do check before you dive in. Be careful if you think you’ve found a bargain in Panama or Turkey and plan to sail it home as the VAT bill could be as unwelcome as the Coastguard deciding to rip out your bilges looking for drugs as soon as you arrive! How to finance my sailboat? Not everyone has €30,000 sitting in their savings accounts unless they have saved well for their retirement! There are a number of banks and finance houses that offer loans and mortgages for a sailboat. For US customers you can use a BoatUS loan calculator to see how much you would have to repay and over what period. We used a UK marine mortgage calculator. On a loan of GBP £40,000 (€46,200) with a deposit of £8,000 (€9230) your monthly repayments would be £634 (€732) over five years with an interest rate of 7.7%. On a boat half that value you could be paying over £315 (€365) a month - similar to the price of a midrange new car. Read more: hatteras yachts for sale Can I inspect the boat by myself? How much do you know about boats? Can you spot rot, osmosis or electrolysis? Can you check wiring on the vessel? Do you know about rigging, and can you competently climb a mast to look for corrosion at the masthead? What about the engine? Can you tell a specially cleaned engine that apparently runs well (even though it’s ready to cough and die) from a genuinely well maintained, high quality machine that’s ready for the next big adventure? Can you inspect the heads for any nasty surprises? Can you tell a little bit of water in the bilges from a problem ready to ruin or even end your life? What do you know of checking keel bolts? Winches? Running rigging? Sails? Bulk-heads? If you do then you might avoid getting a surveyor... What are the costs of owning a boat? Other than the capital, VAT and finance costs there are other things to think about when considering affordability. On a new boat you would spend 10% of the sale price annually on keeping the vessel. That could be €20,000 a year. On an older vessel the rule of thumb is different. You need to consider where you’re keeping it. On the UK’s South Coast between Portland and Brighton you are in for a lot of pain for mooring fees. In Spain, Greece or Scotland, less so. Broadly the four main costs are: Insurance This will vary according to where you keep it and what you use it for as well as the boat’s value and level of maintenance. Slip/docking fees Again, where you keep the boat is important. Moorings are cheaper than marinas but all you have is a buoy and will find yourself using your dinghy to get aboard. Routine maintenance We’ve joked about classic boats above! Equally all old boats need work done. The more you can do yourself the less you have to pay others. Sailors laugh that any trade with the word ‘marine’ in it costs 20% more just for the word ‘marine’! Winterizing Every winter you take in all the running rigging, most of your food, bedding and sails. You drain your oil and fuel and change the fuel & oil filters. Inflatable/life raft comes out too. You also drain the coolant system. Ideally you’ll haul out and keep the sailboat on the yard’s hardstanding so you can/pay others to work on the bottom. In Part 1 of this series we explored some example crew setups throughout the yacht size range from 58ft to 150+ft…which can be from 1 to 7+ crew total. How many and what type of crew works best for you is largely dependent on the level of service and care you want for both yourself while aboard and your yacht in general. Reference
Let’s say that you just bought a new yacht that is going through the final rigging process and will be delivered in 3 months. With an idea of the different crew options and the type of program you would like to run, you set out to find the people that will make your yachting experience truly wonderful. What is the first step? Step 1. Finding the Right Captain. The captain is far more than just a person who drives the boat. He is a manager of your vessel and all of the rest of the crew aboard, overseeing all the logistics necessary to make your yacht ownership smooth and as stress free as possible. With this understanding, the Captain is the most important piece of the crew structure and it is vital that the right person is chosen for the job. These are a few points to consider when looking for a captain: Do you like and get along with him? Does he have enough experience aboard yachts like yours? Is he capable of piloting a yacht like yours? Is he organized and able to keep track of necessary vessel maintenance and repairs? Can he handle finances appropriately and organize expenses and budget? Does he have the people skills necessary to manage the crew effectively? Some of the biggest crew mistakes come when an unqualified captain is hired…he may be able to pilot the yacht, but if he is terrible with tracking expenses and managing crew you could have a real mess on your hands. Or he looks great on paper and has the right qualifications, but your personalities do not click…that can create some awkward and unwanted situations. Step 2. Let the Captain Lead the Search for the Rest of the Crew. So you found a captain that is well qualified and organized, with a great demeanor and personality that you and your family click with. In your talks with the captain you have told him what your expectations are for the yacht, the level of service you want provided and how active the yacht is going to be…from there the captain can pull upon his experience and contacts in the industry to find the right crew to meet and exceed your expectations. You may instinctively want to take the reigns here, after all you are a successful businessperson with a great history of management and running a company…but the captain is the one that is going to have to manage that crew day to day. Not only that, but they will have to live in very tight quarters together for long periods of time. A good captain will know to pick the right dedicated and hard working crew members that will work together as a cohesive unit, which will make your yachting experience great! It is possible that the captain will be able to bring aboard crew he has worked with in the past and has a great working relationship with. I am not saying that you have to totally disengage from the hiring process, as you will also have to get along with the crew the captain brings aboard. A final interview by yourself prior to hiring or tagging along with the Captain when he interviews is a good idea. As another line of qualification, your yacht broker is a great source to interview and talk to potential crew members. At the Tom George Yacht Group, we offer that as a service to all our clients to ensure they have the best yachting experience possible. Where to Look for Crew? We at the Tom George Yacht Group are experienced in finding the right crew to match your expectations. We work with our clients to not only find the right yacht, but also the right crew. What are Crew Salary Expectations? As in all things in life, with crew you get what you pay for. The best and most experienced crew will be more expensive than a bunch of greenhorns looking for their first job…so when deciding how much you want to pay a prospective crew member on your yacht, keep an open mind. Below is a guideline for crew salary organized by position, the pay can of course vary depending on experience and skill set, also if someone can handle more than one job, such as a stewardess/cook, or mate/engineer, etc. they would not expect to get double the pay, but some sort of increase should suffice. Read more: boats for sale “A great crew can make any boat fun, and a poor crew will ruin the experience on even the $100 million yachts I saw at the Monaco show in September… I think I speak for most owners when I say the most important aspect of boat ownership is that it is supposed to be fun. It is up to the crew to help make this dream a reality.” The new Tiara Sport 43 LE is the first in class to offer a fully enclosed “Luxury Express” Sport product. This new offering adds to the already successful launch of the LS series of Luxury Center Consoles, and the LX series offering the Best in Class for Luxury Crossover Bow Riders. The new 43 LE blends the best of the entire lineup: a cockpit to offer full weather protection, exciting performance, and 2 stateroom cruising accommodations. I think you will agree that this is done in a design that has the elegant and iconic Tiara look and feel. Reference
When taking to the water in the Tiara 43 LE you will certainly be impressed with the on water performance you experience from triple Mercury 450’s. This package delivers a 1350 HP in lightweight, efficient engines you have come to expect from the racing development side of Mercury. This boat can also be equipped with Yamaha 425's delivering an excellence performance package in itself. This new yacht has a LOA of 43’6” and a sleek beam of 13’ allowing it to perform at speeds well above 50 MPH. We hope to have more specific performance data available as soon as we get her out on the water. The 43 LE will deliver key features such as the full beam hardtop with a custom windshield system of tempered glass and sliding opening windows to provide the right interior environment in any conditions. The seating is laid out to offer fantastic social spaces and forward seating for 8 when underway. Under the hardtop, the mid cockpit and helm area offers rotating seats to create the perfect gathering area to stay out of the sun and in air conditioned space. The aft cockpit transforms into a recreational dream with the hull sides dropping down to form side terraces for lounging and easy access to the water. Below you will experience a two cabin layout offering a luxurious centerline queen forward plus a second queen berth in its own walk-in cabin. There is lots of storage for gear when cruising beneath the forward bunk and in two large hanging lockers. The head and comfortable enclosed shower provides cruisers with the luxury they expect. I’m sure the new 43 LE will be a boat that you will want to sea trial and I’m confident it will bring a smile. Please call any of our experienced team at North Point Yacht Sales to learn more: tiara boats for sale Turns out that owning a boat is pretty affordable. OK, it isn't cheap, but it can absolutely be done on a budget. In this article, I'll show you what to expect. Reference
Sure, superyachts are expensive, but so is everything super (except for maybe supermarkets). But a modest, used sailboat can be as cheap as $1,500 and an additional $1,400 per year. How much does the average sailboat cost? The price of a new 26' sailboat is roughly $80,000. A used one costs on average $20,000. The price of a new 36' cruiser is about $150,000. A used one costs roughly $40,000. The annual maintenance cost is between $2,000 - $3,000 for most boats, but the actual total annual cost is $3,000 to $7,000. Of course the price of a sailboat depends on many factors, like the size for example, and your choices determine whether sailing is a rich man's game, or actually a very good holiday investment (which beats driving around to bungalow parks for sure - both in cost and in fun). It may come as a surprise that you can get a decent sailboat for as little as $1,500 on Craigslist. If you plan to buy a cheap boat, be sure you know about boats, or bring someone along that does. Some boats are cheap because their owners are done with them, others have expensive missing parts, damages, or other hidden costs. This will be a long article because there are so many aspects to cover. I'd like to spend some time exploring the costs of actually buying the boat. Then I want to go into recurring costs, like mooring, maintenance, and insurance. But a boat doesn't just cost money: she can actually make you some if you want. I'll discuss a couple of ideas at the end of the post. There, you'll also find some really detailed figures on price per feet and so on. But first, to get a good sense of the ballpark amounts, I'll give some real-life price examples, like: what does it cost if you want to keep your boat in good shape and have a good sailing experience? - aka: most people what does it cost if you ONLY spend the absolute minimum amount to keep her floating? if I want to sail the world on a budget, what's the absolute minimum? if sailing is more of a status thing to you, how much money COULD you spend? In this article: Examples of Popular Sailboats, and How Much They Cost What Does it Cost to Buy a Sailboat? What Does it Cost to Own a Sailboat? Make or Save Some Money Related Questions Examples of Popular Sailboats, and How Much They Cost boat price class one-time cost monthly cost Island Packet 26' medium $25,000 $470 Catalina 22' low budget $2,500 $115 Ocean cruiser 35' low budget $38,000 $450 Luxury yacht 40' expensive $166,000 $1,300 There are a lot of great boats out there for a good price and there are also some boats that are so expensive (or so cheap), it's not even fun to look at them. But one thing's for sure: there are plenty of boats available, and even if you're on a very tight budget, you could absolutely still make it work. Sailing is in and of itself actually not that expensive: wind is free, water is free, boats can be cheap - if you're willing to look around a bit. It's all the little extras that add up quickly. Listed below are 4 boats that make great beginner boats. Since more than 80% of all boats that are bought are second-hand, I'll use the prices of used boats I found on Craigslist. Get more details: silverton boats for sale A while ago I made my first cruise: from Dubai via Abu Dhabi, Muscat (Oman) and Aqaba (Jordan) we sailed through the recently widened Suez Canal to Crete and Olympia to fly back from Venice to the Netherlands. One of the things that struck me was the obviousness of the safety instruction on board the cruise boat. Many companies on land could learn a lot from that! Preparation is half the battle After the embarkation, the safety instructions were ready in our cabin. A children's lifejacket for our son and the form to confirm that we had received it in good order. An instruction card on the door with our assembly point and how we put on the life jackets. And an instructional film about the first five TV channels in different languages. In the evening, a little after eight o'clock, there was a message on the intercom in six languages that we would do a mandatory safety instruction. 7x short, 1x long Not much later the alarm went off (7x short, 1x long) and we walked with our lifejackets to the assembly point as it was indicated on the safety card in the cabin. On each floor in the stairwells of the 16-storey tiara boats for sale, there were at least two employees with a vest and a colored cap (by the way a good alternative to a heavy helmet, both in terms of price and comfort). They made sure that people used the stairs instead of the elevator. Unfortunately I have not been able to see how people with disabilities were treated (who were in wheelchairs, walked on crutches or very old people). Counting heads At the assembly points, employees in a different color of cardigan and cap were ready to welcome everyone. A security officer scanned everyone's personal cruise passes to register their presence. We were arranged in rows of three and after about 10 minutes we received further explanation of what to do in the event of an emergency. Rent a boat the right way Until now, sailing at sea was prohibited without the correct permit. The rules have not changed this year, but they have evolved. With a few simple instructions you can enjoy the summer with a boat whenever you want and with whomever you want. Just choose the boat that you feel and you have the sea within reach. You have enough choice on boat rental platforms for a sailboat, catamaran, schooner or yacht or motor boats. Every type of boat has its route and speed. You can opt for a cruise of at least a week, or rent a catamaran in several days, or just a ride on the island in half a day or a few hours alone. The best vacation rental for a boat rental is aboard a sailboat. Safety instruction as a matter of course I found that everyone found the exercise or safety instruction quite normal. Everyone seemed to be cooperating well and to see it as a matter of course. I have experienced this differently in office environments…. After about 20 minutes the safety drill was over and everyone could continue with their evening program. People who for whatever reason were not present during the instructions were given a separate instruction the next day, along with the people who came aboard in Abu Dhabi. Utility and necessity I do not know whether it is now that a safety instruction on a boat is perceived as self-evident, because you cannot just “flee” outside. People should realize more that a fire in a building can ensure that they are not just 'outside'. And that they also need to know what they should and can do when the evacuation alarm goes off. More information
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