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A Crouching Tiger, Morse Code and Why Rhythm Speaks Louder
Why does the human brain process rhythm more reliably than speech under stress? Dive into the fascinating intersection of neuroscience and nautical history to see how Morse code anticipated data compression and became the most resilient language ever used at sea.
The Zero Overboard Shift
Why Offshore Sailing Is Moving From Rescue to Prevention In offshore sailing, there has been a clear and fundamental shift in safety thinking over the past years. Where the traditional mindset focused on what to do after someone falls overboard,…
s/y Pinta
Some yachts are simply boats. Others become part of sailing history. Pinta belongs to the latter category. Pinta is a unique carbon yacht with an impressive history, including winning the Admiral’s Cup in 1993. I personally surveyed this boat several…
The Unsung Hero of Every Voyage: The Shore Captain
Every offshore voyage has an often-overlooked crew member: the Shore Captain. Discover why having a trusted person ashore can be just as important as the equipment and expertise on board.
The 75% Rule in Offshore Sailing
Offshore sailing is about performance, endurance and making smart decisions. During the day, you often push the boat and crew close to their maximum potential. But when night falls, the game changes. That is when the 75% rule comes into play.
Black Swans, Baby-Stays and Why the Yogi Is No More
Why is the ‘Yogi’ no more? It wasn’t a lack of technology, but perhaps too much of the wrong kind. Dive into the mathematical ‘Black Rabbits’ of Fibonacci and the engineering trade-offs that determine who survives the ‘impossible’ scenario at sea.
Price drop in Boat Sales
Over more than 50 years in and around yachts as a sailing school owner, surveyor and purchase advisor I have seen many market cycles, many negotiations, and unfortunately also many expensive mistakes. One subject that continues to fascinate me is…
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