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New YACHT issue: adventures on the water and safety tips!
Experience exciting travel reports and regatta highlights from the Antigua Sailing Week as well as safety tips for sailors.
New YACHT issue: adventures on the water and safety tips!
Today, May 27, 2025, the new issue of YACHT magazine was published, offering a variety of topics for sailing enthusiasts. Loud Yacht.de The current publication contains travel reports, technical tests, safety tips and articles that deal with inheritance at sea.
A notable contribution comes from photographer and author Nico Krauss, who explores the Sognefjord in Norway. In his report entitled “In the Kingdom of the Trolls” he gives valuable tips for shore excursions. Editor Fabian Boerger also examined the atmosphere of the Antigua Sailing Week, which is discussed in detail in this issue of the magazine.
Antigua Sailing Week 2025
Antigua Sailing Week, in its 56th edition in 2025, runs from April 27th to May 2nd. According to a report on Giornale della Vela This year, 53 boats are registered for the event, which is considered one of the largest regattas in the world. The event attracts North American as well as Caribbean and Mediterranean sailboats and is known for its festive atmosphere and parties.
The races are divided into different handicap classes, with special classes for women and young people. Particularly noteworthy is the participation of 29 sailing boats with a total of 107 women on board. Among these are four boats piloted by women, including the Grand Soleil 43 Blue Moon, captained by Lyssandra Barbieri.
Results and weather conditions
The races already took place on April 28th, with some outstanding teams standing out: Pyewacket 70 (Roy Disney, USA) won the CSA Racing 1 class, while WakeWalker (Woody Cullen, USA) won the CSA Racing 2 class. El Ocaso (Steve Rigby, GBR) won the CSA Racing 3 class. Weather conditions ranged from initially good winds to rain and later light or no wind.
In addition to reporting on the competition, YACHT magazine also features technical tests, such as the evaluation of the Hanse 590, an 18-meter vessel, as well as safety tips for sailors. These discuss topics such as accident prevention, first aid measures and firefighting. An article by editor Ursula Meer explains the legal and practical aspects of burials at sea, while another focus is on environmental protection and the use of navigation apps. The importance of protecting seagrass meadows through voluntary measures by water sports enthusiasts is highlighted.
This issue of YACHT magazine not only offers exciting stories and sea-friendly tips, but also important information for everyone who wants to get involved in the world of sailing and water sports.