12 February 2021 - Giornale della Vela

“Mussel farms destroy our sea.”

William van Holtzen reports to us on the Medplastic Team Facebook group.: “These net sleeves are being dispersed in exorbitant quantities from mussel farms. They have a well-known and obvious authorship and origin, yet generic proclamations are made against plastics, …

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Marina berths in France: fees and situations

In the Mediterranean French marinas, mooring fees are usually around 3,790 euros/year for a 10-meter boat, which become 5,159 euros for a 12-meter one. The cost can rise up 7,280 euros for 12-meter catamarans. These are the results of …

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Power is nothing without control. That’s why the right tiller extension is essential

How to, Marine accessories and Technology / By Giornale della Vela

Power is nothing without control. The new fixed telescopic tiller extensions by Ronstan Battlestick are the ideal option for dinghies, sport boats and tiller boats since they provide a quick and decisive helm response in every situation, as well as …

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Nautitech 40 Open: the open-space catamaran revised by Bavaria

Boats and Shipyards / By Giornale della Vela

While the Nautitech 40 Open is nothing new in itself, the philosophy that the German shipyard Bavaria has wanted to adopt for this 40-footer is certainly innovative. Main innovations, in fact, have been introduced to relaunch the model, resulting from …

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At 80, he sets off on a round-the-world “eco” sailing trip. Great Jimmy Cornell!

Cruises, Adventures&Hire / By Giornale della Vela

At 80, he set off on his fifth round-the-world boat trip, this time in the wake of Magellan. Renowned Romanian-born sailor Jimmy Cornell, founder of ARC, set sail from Seville last Thursday aboard Aventura 0, a prototype 100% electric catamaran …

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